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Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesia stipends have gone from rare to routine at ASCs, with 44% of centers now paying them, up from 28% a year ago, as a nationwide anesthesiologist and CRNA shortage collides with reimbursement that hasn’t kept pace. CMS anesthesia payments fell 8.2% from 2019 to 2024, then took an additional […]
Read MoreAuthors: Jennifer L. Chiem et al Pediatric Anesthesia July 2026 Introduction Pediatric ambulatory surgery has become the dominant model of surgical care in the United States, driven primarily by economic forces. There is variability in regional practice patterns, quality improvement cycles, and outcomes. Opportunity exists to overcome knowledge gaps and provide sustainable pathways of quality […]
Read MoreNashville Anesthesia Professionals blog Evidence-based management of cardiovascular risk in the operating room (OR) is a critical component of protecting patient safety and improving surgical outcomes. Perioperative cardiovascular complications, including myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, heart failure, and stroke, contribute substantially to postoperative morbidity and mortality. As surgical populations age and comorbid disease burden increases, perioperative risk […]
Read MoreAuthor: Richard Novak MD The Anesthesia Consultant The introduction of propofol was one of the most important discoveries in the history of anesthesia. On May 29, 2026, the United States Food and Drug Administration approved cipepofol (Cypsedo®) for the induction of general anesthesia in adults undergoing surgery. Cipepofol is an analog of propofol, with several significant advantages. […]
Read MoreAuthors: Mohammad Naem et al Pediatric Anesthesia July 2026 Background Midazolam is commonly administered orally or intranasally to reduce preoperative anxiety in children undergoing tympanostomy. Prior studies suggest differences in recovery exist between the two routes, but their impact on post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) length of stay remains unclear. Methods We conducted a retrospective chart […]
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