We’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 MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review As procedures continue to shift to the outpatient setting, anesthesia providers are seeing an increase in demand for their services. At the same time, staffing shortages and reimbursement declines persist in the specialty, raising questions about how the industry will move forward over the next several years. Udaya Padakandla, MD, an anesthesiologist at […]
Read MoreAuthors: Khak M, Adams J A, Hozien M, et al. Cureus 17(7): e89183, July 2025. | doi:10.7759/cureus.89183 This retrospective review analyzed 4,811 patients undergoing distal radius fracture surgery between 2019 and 2024 to assess perioperative implications of GLP-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use. GLP-1 RA prevalence rose from 0.5% in 2019 to 2.9% in 2024, […]
Read MoreAuthors: Jain A, Pandey S, Suhail F, et al. Cureus 17(8): e89190, August 2025. | doi:10.7759/cureus.89190 This randomized controlled trial compared thoracic and lumbar spinal anesthesia in 160 preeclamptic patients undergoing cesarean sections. The thoracic group exhibited significantly better hemodynamic stability, with a lower incidence of hypotension (11.68% vs. 26.31%) and reduced vasopressor (ephedrine) requirements. […]
Read MoreAuthors: Ezzelarab N K, Matar T Cureus 17(8): e89232. doi:10.7759/cureus.89232 Abstract Recreational use of nitrous oxide (N2O) (“hippy crack”) has increased in recent years, with serious complications being reported, including airway cold injuries, neurological disease, and thrombotic events. This review highlights the perioperative implications of N2O misuse, with a focus on airway injury, neurological sequelae, […]
Read MoreAuthors: Patel S et al Cureus 17(8): e89281. doi:10.7759/cureus.89281 Abstract Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) has demonstrated efficacy in treating intractable pain associated with failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS), though its success in patients with severe spinal deformities remains uncertain. This case report presents a 78-year-old female patient with FBSS, advanced lumbar scoliosis, and multiple prior […]
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 MoreAuthors: Seet R H et al Cureus 17(8): e89259. doi:10.7759/cureus.89259 Abstract Effective airway topicalization is essential for awake tracheal fiberoptic intubation (ATI) in patients with a difficult airway. Traditional methods often result in inadequate anesthesia at the laryngeal inlet, leading to patient discomfort, procedural difficulty, and excessive local anesthetic (LA) use. This case series introduces […]
Read MoreAuthors: Coulie R et al Cureus 17(8): e89274. doi:10.7759/cureus.89274 Abstract Patients with Fontan circulation are increasingly presenting for non-cardiac surgical procedures in adulthood, often involving complex anaesthetic management due to their unique physiology. We report the case of a 39-year-old Fontan patient who underwent elective thoracoscopic epicardial pacemaker lead revision under one-lung ventilation, requiring advanced […]
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