Authors: Kojima, Taiki M.D., M.P.H. et al Anesthesiology ():10.1097/ALN.0000000000005646, July 07, 2025. Background: The incidence of adverse events and desaturation during airway-securing procedures (a sequence from preoxygenation to completion of tracheal intubation or supraglottic airway placement) under general anesthesia in children remains underexplored. Thus, we investigated the incidence of adverse and desaturation events and associated risk […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Here are nine anesthesiologist lawsuits that Becker’s has reported on since Jan. 1: 1. A Florida physician has been charged with felony possession of fentanyl after allegedly extracting it from a patient’s IV line at HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital in Fort Pierce. Sasha Grek, MD, an anesthesiologist, allegedly used a syringe to extract […]
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 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 MoreAuthor: Richard Novak, MD THE ANESTHESIA CONSULTANT Who is the Captain of the Ship in the operating room, the surgeon or the anesthesiologist? The Captain of the Ship doctrine was a 20th century legal doctrine which held that, in an operating room, the surgeon was “liable for all actions conducted in the course of the operation.” The […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Khatoon, Fatima DESAIC et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 141(1):p 17-25, July 2025. BACKGROUND: Norepinephrine has recently been suggested to be as effective as phenylephrine for the prevention of hypotension after spinal anesthesia for cesarean delivery. Moreover, compared to phenylephrine, norepinephrine may be superior in maintaining heart rate (HR) and consequently, cardiac output (CO). A recent […]
Read MoreAuthors: Prahasa A et al Cureus 17(6): e86767. doi:10.7759/cureus.86767 June 25, 2025 Background and objective In recent years, arthroscopic procedures have gained significant popularity due to their distinct advantages, including minimal invasiveness, reduced postoperative scarring, quicker recovery, and lower surgical risks. However, inadequate postoperative pain control following orthopedic surgeries can hinder early mobilization, delay rehabilitation, […]
Read MoreAuthors: Kbiri H et al Cureus 17(6): e86482. doi:10.7759/cureus.86482 June 21, 2025 Background and objectives This study aimed to compare surgical outcomes, early postoperative complications, and midterm recovery in patients with severe rheumatic mitral insufficiency undergoing either minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) or mitral valve replacement via conventional median sternotomy (CMS). While CMS remains the […]
Read MoreAuthor: Laura Dyrda Becker’s ASC Review President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act July 4, after the Republican-led Congress agreed upon its contents July 3. The final bill impacts healthcare and health insurance coverage in a variety of ways: Temporary 2.5% bump in Medicaid Physician Fee Schedule for exceptional circumstances next year. Restricts ACA […]
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! […]
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