Author: Cameron Cortigiano Becker’s ASC Review A number of states saw significant increases in the advertised base pay for CRNAs between the end of 2025 and the first quarter of 2026, according to a new report from anesthesia career platform BagMask.com. New Hampshire and Louisiana both experienced increases of more than $50,000 in the advertised pay for the […]
Read MoreAuthors: Dong et al. BMC Anesthesiology, published March 17, 2026 Key Points Percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy is commonly used for critically ill patients requiring prolonged ventilatory support. Whether bronchoscopic guidance is necessary during percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy remains debated. This systematic review and meta-analysis included 7 randomized controlled trials with 639 patients. Bronchoscopic guidance reduced bleeding, tube […]
Read MoreAuthors: Rajan et al. Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology, April 2026 Key Points Processed EEG indices can be useful, but they should not be interpreted in isolation. Discordance between the numerical EEG index and the patient’s true anesthetic state may occur because of artifacts, patient-specific neurophysiology, brain pathology, aging, burst suppression, or drug effects. Raw EEG […]
Read MoreAuthors: Okazawa et al. Canadian Journal of Anesthesia, published April 15, 2026 Key Points Acute normovolemic hemodilution is a blood conservation strategy used to reduce exposure to allogeneic blood transfusion. Its use in cardiac surgery has been limited partly because of concerns about organ perfusion and renal oxygen delivery. This retrospective cohort study evaluated whether […]
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 MoreNewsdesk Marit Health is using its latest commentary to spotlight mounting structural pressures in the U.S. anesthesia workforce, particularly a worsening shortage of certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs). The company notes that average CRNA pay has risen nearly 60% in less than a decade, underscoring intensifying labor-cost inflation for hospitals. Marit Health highlights five key forces behind the […]
Read MoreAuthors: Brenna et al. The Daily Dose, IARS, Friday, May 8, 2026 Key Points Perioperative neurocognitive disorders are common after anesthesia and surgery and are expected to become more common as the surgical population ages. The article reviews a 2026 IARS and SOCCA Annual Meeting session focused on improving post-anesthetic cognitive recovery. Current clinical strategies […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review From a federal commission appointment to distinguished faculty awards, four anesthesiologists have recently earned notable recognition and leadership roles across academia, health systems and public service: 1. Gunisha Kaur, MD, has been recommended for appointment to the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom for a term of two years. The commission […]
Read MoreAuthors: Chauhan et al. Pediatric Anesthesia, first published April 16, 2026 Key Points Intraoperative hypothermia remains common in neonates undergoing abdominal surgery, even when standard warming measures are used. This randomized controlled trial compared low-flow anesthesia at 1 L/min with routine-flow anesthesia at 2 L/min. Low-flow anesthesia significantly reduced the incidence of intraoperative hypothermia. Neonates […]
Read MoreAuthors: Akano, Adekemi N. MD et al Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology 38(2):p 100-104, April 2026. Prior ischemic stroke is a strong risk factor for perioperative mortality and morbidity, including recurrent stroke and other major adverse cardiovascular events. These risks are highest in the months after stroke and decline over time. Increasing the interval between stroke and […]
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