Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Adrian Gollas, MD, an anesthesiologist in Sioux City, Iowa, is asking a state court to overturn the Iowa Board of Medicine’s finding that he committed fraud on his medical license application, according to an Aug. 31 report by the Iowa Capital Dispatch. The board voted in July to deny Gollas’ […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesia stipends have moved from a rare accommodation to a routine budget item that some ASCs can no longer absorb. The forces behind the shift show up clearly in the data: a shrinking anesthesia workforce, falling reimbursement and provider pay that keeps climbing. Here are 10 numbers that explain […]
Read MoreWhat if your next CRNA position offered excellent compensation, no call, a manageable anesthesia practice—and you got to live in Key West, Florida? Key West Anesthesia Services, LLC is seeking a full-time CRNA to join our established anesthesia team in one of the most desirable locations in the country. This is a $275,000 1099 position […]
Read MoreAuthors: Babu S, Vasantha Kumar K, Prabhu A V, et al. Cureus 18(8): e114094. doi:10.7759/cureus.114094 Background Peripheral nerve blockade is increasingly used in upper limb orthopedic surgery to provide effective anesthesia and prolonged postoperative analgesia while reducing systemic opioid requirements. Ultrasound-guided infraclavicular brachial plexus block provides reliable anesthesia for surgeries of the elbow, forearm, wrist, […]
Read MoreAuthors: AlShammari F, Ahmed K, Ali I M, et al. Cureus 18(8): e114459. doi:10.7759/cureus.114459 Abstract Airway management in neonates with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC) presents extreme challenges due to craniofacial abnormalities, cervical rigidity, limited mouth opening, and restrictive chest wall mechanics. These patients are at increased risk of failed intubation and perioperative respiratory complications, as […]
Read MoreAuthors: Chauhan A K, Munish K, Vallabh V, et al. Cureus 18(8): e114553. doi:10.7759/cureus.114553 Background Lumbar puncture (LP) is an essential diagnostic and therapeutic bedside procedure. However, many medical interns have limited opportunities for supervised training before performing LP on patients, resulting in inadequate procedural competence and reduced confidence. Simulation-based education using the demonstration, observation, […]
Read MoreAuthors: Bourazani M, Dafnis A, Syrogianni P Cureus 18(8): e115176. doi:10.7759/cureus.115176 Abstract Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) has become the principal framework for perioperative care in elective colorectal cancer surgery, integrating multiple evidence-based interventions across the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases. Successful implementation depends not only on individual pathway components but on coordinated multidisciplinary delivery […]
Read MoreAuthors: Baspinar M ( Cureus 18(8): e115355. doi:10.7759/cureus.115355 Abstract Pregabalin overdose is generally considered to have a relatively benign clinical course. However, severe respiratory depression, coma, and life-threatening clinical deterioration have rarely been reported, particularly in patients with high-dose ingestion or delayed recognition. We present the case of a 26-year-old male who was found unconscious following suspected […]
Read MoreAnesthesia 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 MoreAuthors: Lai Y, Chen T, Chung S Cureus 18(8): e115375. doi:10.7759/cureus.115375 Abstract Narcolepsy presents unique perioperative challenges, particularly during postoperative recovery, while the prone position limits airway access. We present the case of a 32-year-old woman with untreated narcolepsy who underwent prone jackknife hemorrhoidectomy after declining neuraxial anesthesia. Following preoperative counseling and awake positioning, nonintubated […]
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