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Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review As the anesthesia shortage strains OR capacity nationwide, leaders say the fastest fixes will come from expanding training while redesigning how the workforce is deployed. From keeping older anesthesiologists in meaningful roles to rethinking scheduling peaks, eight anesthesiologists joined Becker’s to discuss the changes needed to ease the workforce shortage. Editors’ note: […]
Read MoreAuthors: Qiu G et al. Anesthesiology, January 26, 2026 SummaryThis preclinical study explores how distinct populations of GABAergic neurons in the preoptic area (POA) regulate both natural sleep–wake states and the unique, arousable sedation produced by dexmedetomidine. Using a comprehensive mouse model that combined EEG/EMG monitoring, fiber photometry, patch clamp electrophysiology, chemogenetics, and viral tracing, […]
Read MoreAuthors: Martin C et al. Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Newsletter, volume 41, number 1, February 2026. SummaryThis article examines rising maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity through the lens of two underrecognized contributors: wellness bias and physiologic masking in pregnancy. The author argues that these cognitive and systems-level factors delay recognition of critical illness in […]
Read MoreAuthors: Lu-Boettcher Y et al. Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Newsletter, volume 41, number 1, February 2026. SummaryThis article reviews the current state of perioperative patient safety in low- and middle-income countries and highlights recent advances, persistent gaps, and practical next steps to reduce the disproportionate burden of surgical morbidity and mortality in these settings. The […]
Read MoreBurnout or time away in pain, ICU, or administration doesn’t erase your anesthesia training—it just requires a structured path back. For many physicians, it simply means you stepped away to regroup. We work with anesthesiologists every day who want to return to clinical anesthesia after time away in: administration or leadership roles pain medicine critical […]
Read MoreHardin Medical Center (122 beds) is offering a rare CRNA-only practice where you can enjoy full autonomy and an exceptional lifestyle. • Schedule: 2 weeks on / 1 week off (17 weeks off each year)• Model: Independent CRNA practice – no anesthesiologist supervision• Case Mix: General surgery, orthopedics, endoscopy, OB/GYN (including epidurals & C-sections)• No […]
Read MoreAuthor: Dr. Rob Clemens When anesthesia is hospital-employed, billing is often treated as an afterthought. Salaries are budgeted, coverage is secured, and revenue is assumed to follow. In practice, suboptimal anesthesia billing quietly erodes hospital margins every month — even when staffing and coverage appear stable. Employment does not insulate anesthesia services from lost revenue. […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review The anesthesia workforce shortage has become a fixture in healthcare at large as hospitals, health systems and ASCs figure out how to balance high surgical demand with a lack of providers. Three leaders in anesthesia recently joined Becker’s to share the trends they’re observing in how ASCs and other organizations adapt to the shortage. […]
Read MoreAuthors: Anne Beukers et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, 142(1):5–14 (January 2026). Anesthetic Management Considerations During Cardiopulmonary Bypass Volatile AnestheticsEnd-tidal sevoflurane concentrations can be used as a reliable surrogate for plasma levels and may guide anesthetic depth during CPB. High concentrations of sevoflurane or isoflurane that produce burst suppression should be avoided, as burst suppression may […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesia providers play a unique role in healthcare delivery, as their practice intersects with other specialties across the care spectrum, from high pressure operations to more routine surgical procedures. Their positionality and leadership in the […]
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