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Authors: Yoshioka K, et al. Cureus 17(9): e91997, September 10, 2025. doi:10.7759/cureus.91997 This case report describes a 50-year-old hemodialysis patient who experienced rocuronium extravasation during induction for occipitocervical fixation. Despite administration of additional intravenous rocuronium, prolonged neuromuscular blockade occurred. Train-of-four (TOF) monitoring revealed unstable counts ranging from 0 to 4 between 37 and 90 minutes […]
Read MoreAuthors: Hirose N, et al. Cureus 17(9): e91688, September 5, 2025. doi:10.7759/cureus.91688 This randomized crossover simulation study compared dental contact patterns during orotracheal intubation with three laryngoscopes: the Macintosh (#3 blade), McGrath MAC® video laryngoscope (#3 blade), and Pentax-AWS Airway Scope® (SL blade). Fifteen anesthesiologists performed intubations on two simulator models, with colored articulating papers […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Here are 10 numbers on the CRNA workforce, according to a white paper from Medicus Healthcare Solutions published May 21. 1. There are an estimated 67,700 CRNAs in the United States, about 200 per 100,000 people. 2. Employment for CRNAs is projected to grow 10% from 2023 to 2033, creating roughly 5,200 new […]
Read MoreAuthors: Chamma AG, et al. Cureus 17(9): e91738, September 6, 2025. doi:10.7759/cureus.91738 This case report describes a 40-year-old healthy woman who developed ventricular fibrillation (VF) and stress-induced cardiomyopathy (Takotsubo syndrome) immediately after routine reversal of neuromuscular blockade with neostigmine (0.04 mg/kg) plus atropine (0.02 mg/kg) at the end of an elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy. VF occurred […]
Read MoreAuthors: Emeneker W, et al. Cureus 17(9): e91800. doi:10.7759/cureus.91800 This study introduces a generative deep learning model to solve one of anesthesia’s most persistent challenges: shift scheduling. Traditional rule-based scheduling often fails when faced with complex, competing demands such as equitable call distribution, vacation requests, and compliance with institutional rules. Manual or software-assisted systems frequently […]
Read MoreAuthors: Ye CY, et al. Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine. 2025; doi:10.1016/j.accpm.2025.101581 This retrospective cohort study examined whether intravenous NSAIDs increase acute kidney injury (AKI) risk after nephrectomy. The analysis included 3,359 adults undergoing partial or radical nephrectomy, of whom 78% received NSAIDs. Propensity-score matching yielded 739 patient pairs for comparison. The incidence of […]
Read MoreAuthors: Abiramia TL, et al. International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia 63, 2025. This randomized, placebo-controlled trial evaluated whether intravenous calcium gluconate can improve uterine tone and reduce postpartum hemorrhage during intrapartum cesarean delivery with spinal anesthesia. A total of 367 women were randomized to receive either calcium gluconate 1 g or placebo after umbilical cord […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Certified anesthesiologist assistants are a growing role in anesthesia, as leaders work to aid the ongoing shortage of physician anesthesiologists, certified registered nurse anesthetists and other members of the anesthesia care team. Here are six updates on the CAA workforce so far in 2025: 1. On Sept. 2, Kansas […]
Read MoreAuthors: Hadler RA, et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia 141(3): 485-488, September 2025. doi:10.1213/ANE.0000000000007450 This national ASA survey assessed anesthesiologists’ awareness, use, and attitudes toward guidelines on perioperative “Do Not [Attempt to] Resuscitate” (DN[A]R) orders. Among 28,431 members, 2,366 responded (8.3%). Just 38.7% were aware of the ASA guidelines, though most of those familiar with them […]
Read MoreAuthor: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review The anesthesiology workforce is under growing strain as provider shortages, reimbursement cuts and burnout collide with rising surgical demand. Experts warn the combination threatens not only operating room efficiency but also patient access to timely care, particularly in rural communities. The specialty, once considered stable, is facing what many […]
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