Authors: Gennaro Martucci, M.D., Ph.D. et al  Anesthesiology October 2024. To the Editor: We read with great interest the study by Mansour et al., which provided a longitudinal examination of plasma antithrombin levels during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and investigated their correlation with heparin responsiveness.  The study offers important clinical insights for intensivists managing ECMO; however, it […]

We are seeking a dedicated anesthesiologist to join our all-anesthesiologist group. Our team will consist of 4 full-time providers and 1 for vacation relief, managing 3 operating rooms. Position Highlights: Zero call for 3 weeks, followed by 1 week of call without daytime work only call after 7 PM therefore you may not work the […]

Authors: Alexandre Mansour, M.D., Ph.D. et al  Anesthesiology October 2024. In Reply: We thank Martucci et al. for their letter and their insightful remarks on our article.  Their comments highlight the importance of a close collaboration between anesthesiologist-intensivists and hemostasis specialists, as well as a shared understanding of laboratory coagulation tests. They also provide us with the […]

We are seeking a dedicated anesthesia care team to join our new anesthesia care team contract at Riverview Regional Medical Center.  Gadsden is a town of over 100,000 people that is located 1 hour from Birmingham AL and 2 hours from Atlanta GA. Position Highlights: Anesthesiologist call is 1:3 Competitive salary of $500,000 plus benefits. […]

Authors: Matthew K. Whalin, MD, PhD et al  ASA Monitor November 2024, Vol. 88, 1–4. Stroke is a national and global issue – compounded by an aging patient population with progressive comorbidities such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, heart disease, and cardiac arrhythmias. Almost 800,000 people suffer acute stroke each year in the United States (Circulation 2023;147:e93-621). Many […]

ASA Monitor November 2024, Vol. 88, 29. Experimental blood test predicts risk for developing COPD, other severe respiratory diseases A scientific team supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has created a preclinical blood test to identify adults most likely to develop severe respiratory conditions, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The blood test analyzes […]

Authors: Fabien Swisser, M.D. et al  Anesthesiology November 2024, Vol. 141, 891–903. Background Walking ability is a key factor in enhanced recovery after foot ambulatory surgery. Plantar compartment block offers an analgesic alternative to popliteal sciatic nerve block (PSNB) for hallux valgus surgery. The objective of this study was to compare these two regional anesthesia strategies […]

We are seeking a dedicated anesthesiologist to join our all-anesthesiologist group. Our team will consist of 4 full-time providers and 1 for vacation relief, managing 3 operating rooms. Position Highlights: Zero call for 3 weeks, followed by 1 week of call without daytime work only call after 7 PM therefore you may not work the […]

We are seeking a dedicated anesthesia care team to join our new anesthesia care team contract at Riverview Regional Medical Center.  Gadsden is a town of over 100,000 people that is located 1 hour from Birmingham AL and 2 hours from Atlanta GA. Position Highlights: Anesthesiologist call is 1:3 Competitive salary of $500,000 plus benefits. […]

Authors: Girish P. Joshi, M.B.B.S., M.D. et al  Anesthesiology December 2024, Vol. 141, 1208–1209. To the Editor: There is an exponential increase in the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) in recent years due to their numerous clinical benefits.  However, GLP-1RAs delay gastric emptying with recent reports of aspiration of gastric contents during sedation and general […]