Anesthesia Experts and Carlsbad Anesthesia Services, LLC are seeking a full-time anesthesiologist to join our established anesthesia team at Carlsbad Medical Center in Carlsbad, New Mexico. This is an exceptional opportunity for an anesthesiologist seeking excellent compensation, a predictable schedule, manageable cases, and a true work-life balance. Because Carlsbad is located in a New Mexico […]
Read MoreCardiac Anesthesiologist blog Introduction While assessing the Ejection Fraction (EF) provides a percentage-based view of heart function, Cardiac Output (CO) measures the actual volume of blood delivered to the tissues per minute. For anesthesiologists and intensivists, CO is a critical parameter for differentiating shock states and monitoring the response to fluids or inotropes. The Mathematical Foundation The […]
Read MoreAuthor: Ahmed Samir Saad, MD, et al. Revista Chilena de Anestesia. 2025;54(3):281–287. Dural puncture epidural analgesia using either a 25-gauge or 27-gauge Whitacre spinal needle produced faster and more effective early labor analgesia than conventional epidural analgesia. Because the two needle sizes provided nearly identical analgesic benefits, the investigators favored the smaller 27-gauge needle because […]
Read MoreRadius Anesthesia blog Postoperative shivering is a common and often distressing complication in surgical patients. It is caused by perioperative hypothermia, which is exacerbated by anesthetic-induced thermoregulatory impairment. The incidence of shivering varies depending on the type of surgery, anesthetic technique, and individual patient factors. Certain surgeries, particularly those involving neuraxial anesthesia or prolonged exposure, […]
Read MoreAuthor: Jordan Francke, MD, MPH IARS and SOCCA 2026 Annual Meeting coverage Opioids remain highly effective for treating severe perioperative pain, but their use is associated with respiratory depression, nausea, ileus, delirium, persistent postoperative use, and opioid-induced hyperalgesia. During the 2026 IARS and SOCCA Annual Meeting, experts debated whether anesthesiologists should pursue completely opioid-free anesthesia […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Call structure doesn’t always appear in anesthesiology compensation benchmarking reports, but for many anesthesia providers it’s becoming an increasingly important employment element, and the consequences are showing up in retention data and pay disputes. According to AMGA Consulting’s June 2026 white paper on anesthesiology compensation, AMGA’s national survey data are based on […]
Read MoreAnesthesia Experts is expanding into Columbia, and we are building what we believe will become one of the strongest anesthesia teams in the region. We are currently recruiting both CRNAs and anesthesiologists for full-time and locums positions within a brand-new anesthesia care team model at one of Middle Tennessee’s growing hospitals. This is not a […]
Read MoreCollaborative Anesthesia Partners blog Orthopedic surgeries such as joint replacement, spinal procedures and fracture repairs often come with long recovery timelines. Fortunately, one factor that can significantly improve patient outcomes is the anesthesia plan. Anesthesia techniques aren’t just about getting the patient through surgery pain-free, but about shaping the entire recovery experience. From reducing complications […]
Read MoreAutor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Ohio has become the 27th state to opt out of Medicare’s physician supervision requirement for certified registered nurse anesthetists. Gov. Mike DeWine notified CMS of the decision in a letter dated July 10, according to a July 13 news release by the AmericanAssociation of Nurse Anesthesiology. The opt-out follows Ohio House Bill […]
Read MoreAuthor: Sophie Eydis Becker’s Spine Review The FDA has classified a recall of spinal anesthesia kits from B. Braun Medical as Class I, the agency’s most serious designation, according to a July 17 Citeline report. The recalled kits contain bupivacaine hydrochloride in dextrose injection, a prescription local anesthetic. The FDA said the recall has been linked to 35 […]
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