Authors: Danesh, Alireza BSc; May, Kailee N. MD; Pak, Aimee MD; Butt, Amir L. MD, MPH Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(6):p e65-e66, June 2025. To the Editor We read with great interest the article by Mitrev et al1 concluding that higher anesthesiologist compassion scores were associated with a reduction in postoperative pain scores. The results presented in […]
Read MoreAuthor: Claire Wallace Becker’s ASC Review In the last two years, a number of anesthesia recalls have affected thousands of devices and patients. Here are four of the most notable recalls to know: 1. In 2023, Draeger Medical, or Dräger US, recalled more than 570,400 airway devices because of a manufacturing error that can lead to hypoxia and […]
Read MoreAuthor: Paige Twenter Becker’s Hospital Review A federal bill introduced June 10 aims to increase the number of Medicare-supported medical residency positions by 14,000 over seven years. Five things to know: 1. The Association of American Medical Colleges endorsed the proposed legislation, the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025, which seeks to bolster the U.S. physician workforce. By […]
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: Shah, Akshay DPhil; Thakrar, Sonali V. FRCA; Peters, Christopher J. PhD; Soni, Sanooj PhD Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(6):p e71-e72, June 2025. To the Editor We read with great interest the study on the association between perioperative red blood cell (RBC) transfusion at 1-year mortality after major cancer surgery by Cata et al.1 The authors concluded […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Lv, Zhu MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(6):p 1501-1503, June 2025. The high-flow nasal oxygen (HFNO) has recently used as an alternative method for oxygenation to prolong the safe apnea time during anesthesia induction.1–3 Although a higher flow rate can theoretically extend the apnea time, it may result in gastric insufflation. We hypothesized on first […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Camporesi, Anna MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(6):p 1491-1494, June 2025. General anesthesia can induce atelectasis in the dependent regions of the lung due to various factors, including the effect of positive pressure ventilation. Functional residual capacity (FRC) and respiratory system compliance (Crs) decrease1 as the decreased tone of the diaphragm shifts abdominal viscera toward […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Consolidation is on the rise across healthcare, including the anesthesia space. Here are three notes on where efforts to consolidate the anesthesia industry are headed, as recently reported by Becker’s: 1. At least four anesthesia groups have emerged as power players within the industry, including US Anesthesia Partners, Premier Anesthesia, […]
Read MoreAuthor: Claire Wallace Becker’s ASC Review The American Society of Anesthesiologists and the Anesthesia Quality Institute have partnered with EHR platform Epic for data optimization. Through Epic’s community registries platform, the partnership will create an anesthesia community registry that aims to advance quality, safety and patient outcomes, according to a May 29 news release sent […]
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