Hardin Medical Center (122 beds) is offering a rare CRNA-only practice with full autonomy and an unbeatable lifestyle. • Schedule: 2 weeks on / 1 week off (17 weeks off annually)• Model: Independent CRNA practice – no anesthesiologist supervision• Case Mix: General surgery, ortho, endo, OB/GYN (epidurals & C-sections)• No Complex Cases: No hearts, no […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Workforce shortages persist across all of healthcare, but are especially acute in anesthesia. In order to adapt, ASCs are getting creative in their strategies for recruiting and retaining top anesthesia talent, exploring non-monetary benefits to set themselves apart from others in the market. Three anesthesia leaders recently joined Becker’s to discuss the things that are […]
Read MoreAuthors: Nasr, Viviane G. et al. Anesthesiology, October 3, 2025. DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005783 This multicenter registry study examined intraoperative cardiac events in pediatric and young adult patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) undergoing noncardiac procedures. Data were collected from 7 centers between January and December 2021, including 4,343 patients who underwent 6,455 procedures. Intraoperative cardiac events […]
Read MoreAuthors: Kong, Hao et al. Anesthesiology, October 3, 2025. DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005778 This randomized, double-blind, single-center clinical trial investigated whether magnesium sulfate could improve intraoperative hemodynamic stability in patients undergoing pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma (PPGL) resection. A total of 92 patients were enrolled and randomized to magnesium sulfate (loading dose 50 mg/kg, followed by 15 mg/kg/h infusion) […]
Read MoreAuthors: Adelmann, Dieter et al. Anesthesiology, September 18, 2025. DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005759 This multicenter observational study validated the newly FDA-cleared TEG® 6s Global Hemostasis – Heparin Neutralization cartridge for use in patients receiving unfractionated heparin during cardiovascular surgeries and procedures. The cartridge integrates heparinase to neutralize heparin’s anticoagulant effects, enabling accurate viscoelastic testing under heparinized conditions—a […]
Read MoreAuthor: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review As private equity-backed anesthesia companies expand and large groups secure more hospital and ASC contracts, independent practices face growing pressure. Many are pushing back with strategies designed to protect autonomy, strengthen negotiating power and preserve their role in the market. Here are five ways independents are resisting consolidation: Forming alliances […]
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 MoreHardin Medical Center (122 beds) is offering a rare CRNA-only practice with full autonomy and an unbeatable lifestyle. • Schedule: 2 weeks on / 1 week off (17 weeks off annually)• Model: Independent CRNA practice – no anesthesiologist supervision• Case Mix: General surgery, ortho, endo, OB/GYN (epidurals & C-sections)• No Complex Cases: No hearts, no […]
Read MoreAuthors: Sisignano, Marco et al. Anesthesiology, September 18, 2025. DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005579 This comprehensive review explores the pharmacology, mechanisms of action, and clinical applications of topical analgesics—agents that deliver localized pain relief with minimal systemic side effects. These formulations are particularly useful when oral administration is impractical due to gastrointestinal issues or when pain is localized, […]
Read MoreAuthor: Zhou, Li et al. Anesthesiology ():10.1097/ALN.0000000000005770, September 25, 2025. doi:10.1097/ALN.0000000000005770 This large multicenter, randomized, double-blind trial tested whether Bispectral Index (BIS) monitoring improves long-term outcomes in older adults undergoing elective non-cardiac surgery. The study included 6,982 patients aged 65 years or older across 21 hospitals in China. Patients were randomized to BIS-guided anesthesia (maintaining […]
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