Authors: Coverdale G, Patteril M Anesthesia & Analgesia ():10.1213/ANE.0000000000007703, August 08, 2025. | This perspective article examines the evolving role of central venous pressure (CVP) interpretation in perioperative and critical care monitoring. While CVP has historically been used as a surrogate for right atrial pressure and left ventricular preload, guiding fluid therapy with specific targets […]
Read MoreAuthor: Kawabe-Ishibashi C et al. Paediatric Anaesthesia. First published August 2, 2025. doi:10.1111/pan.70020 This study developed and piloted a Japanese version of the modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale (mYPAS) following internationally recognized translation and cultural adaptation guidelines. The process included forward and back translation, cultural adjustments, and cognitive debriefing, with permission from the original authors. […]
Read MoreAuthors: van Zundert AJ, Cylinder DM, van Swinderen B Anesthesia & Analgesia ():10.1213/ANE.0000000000007695, August 08, 2025. This perspective explores the complexities of cognitive recovery following general anesthesia (GA), emphasizing that emergence from anesthesia does not equate to full cognitive restoration. Recovery trajectories can be unpredictable, especially in patients with comorbidities or preexisting cognitive or psychiatric […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Kansas City University has opened admissions for its new Master of Health Science in Anesthesiologist Assistant program, which will begin in January 2026 at the Farber-McIntire campus in Joplin, Mo. According to an Aug. 1 news release, the program aims to address the ongoing shortage of anesthesia providers. The curriculum will […]
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 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 MoreAuthors: Labaste F, Pey V, Marcheix B, Ferre F, Vardon F, Minville V Anesthesia & Analgesia ():10.1213/ANE.0000000000007705 This single-center, retrospective propensity score–matched study evaluated the effect of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) on postoperative cardiovascular outcomes in patients with chronic heart failure undergoing scheduled cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Among 241 eligible patients, 172 were […]
Read MoreAuthors: Drzymalski DM, Atkins C, Liu E, Goudarzi S, Billero V, Robinson S, Hoot J Anesthesia & Analgesia XXX(XX): XXX-XXX. doi:10.1213/ANE.0000000000007487 This prospective, randomized, double-blind, split-face trial compared the efficacy of two adhesive tapes—Transpore and Tegaderm—for eyelid protection during general anesthesia. Eyelid taping is a standard preventive measure against corneal abrasion, but costs vary significantly […]
Read MoreAuthor: Paige Twenter Becker’s Clinical Leadership Between 2019 and 2024, the mortality risk for hospitalized surgical patients declined nearly 20%, according to an analysis from Vizient and the American Hospital Association. Several factors contributed to this improvement in surgical outcomes. Between the first quarter of 2019 and the fourth quarter of 2024, post-operative sepsis declined 9.2%, post-operative […]
Read MoreAuthor: Laura Dyrda Becker’s Hospital Review The average margin for nonprofit hospitals increased from 1.6% in May to 3.7% in June, according to Kaufman Hall’s “National Hospital Flash Report,” released August 11. Kaufman Hall gathers data from 2,300 hospitals across the U.S. to report on average hospital financials nationally and regionally. In June, hospitals reported […]
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