Authors: Lim H, Chan C et al Cureus Feb 2025 Abstract The external oblique intercostal (EOI) block is a relatively new fascial plane block that had been described for upper abdominal surgery. While it has had relatively good analgesia efficacy in the literature for various upper abdominal surgeries, it has yet to be proven to […]
Read MoreLokum app Large anesthesia groups have long dominated the industry, offering employment opportunities to CRNAs nationwide. But how do CRNAs really feel about working for these organizations? We saw a motivated, interested CRNA match with a client — as soon as she realized what Group she would be working for, she rejected the match. More than how […]
Read MoreAuthor: Cardiac Anesthesiologist The use of glucocorticosteroids in the perioperative period of cardiac surgery has been a topic of debate for decades. These powerful anti-inflammatory drugs can reduce complications, but their application must be carefully balanced against potential risks. In 2025, with advancements in surgical techniques and updated clinical guidelines, the role of steroids in perioperative […]
Read MoreAuthors: Zang, Mingyang MS et al Anesthesiology February 12, 2025. Background: Pulmonary capillary blood volume is a major determinant of lung gas transport efficiency, and also potentially related to ventilator-induced lung injury. Yet, knowledge on how lung expansion influences pulmonary blood volume in injured lungs is scant. We hypothesize that lung expansion produced by positive […]
Read MoreWe’re excited to announce the formation of a new anesthesia group in Riverdale, GA, located just 10 minutes from the Atlanta Airport. We’re seeking dedicated CRNAs to join our collaborative care team, which will include 4 full-time CRNAs and 2 anesthesiologists managing 4 operating rooms. This is a 25% independent practice and doing own blocks! […]
Read MoreIf you’re an anesthesiologist searching for a balanced lifestyle and rewarding work, you’ll want to check out this opportunity. Our all-anesthesiologist group is seeking a dedicated team member to join our collaborative practice. Position Highlights: Zero Call for 3 Weeks: Enjoy three weeks of no call duty, followed by one week of call. Even during […]
Read MoreAuthor: Laura Dyrda Becker’s CFO Report Thirty-seven percent of U.S. hospitals are still losing money despite big initiatives to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Kaufman Hall. Hospital and health system C-suites have been identifying ways to cut costs and become more productive, relying less on expensive contract labor and instead growing a talent pipeline […]
Read MoreAuthors: Brett, J MBBS PhD et al Anesthesiology February 13, 2025. Background: Pain is common during pregnancy yet there are few contemporary studies of opioid utilisation in pregnancy. We aimed to describe prescription analgesic opioid use during pregnancy across four regions: Oceania [New South Wales (Australia), New Zealand], North America [Ontario (Canada), United States (US)], […]
Read MoreAuthors: Nygaard, Niels-Peter Brøchner PhD et al Anesthesiology January 30, 2025. Background: The objective was to investigate if cryoneurolysis were superior to sham in reducing pain intensity in patients with chronic knee osteoarthritis. We hypothesized that cryoneurolysis was an effective and safe therapy to reduce chronic pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Methods: The study […]
Read MoreAuthors: Bungart, Brittani MD PhD et al Anesthesiology February 05, 2025. Background: Despite the frequent use of ropivacaine and bupivacaine, there is limited guidance on redosing of these medications following an initial bolus. Intermittent redosing is a clinical practice in the setting of nerve catheters, often utilizing large doses. Comparatively, theoretical elimination rates are available […]
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