Authors: Hamilton KR et al. Anesthesiology December 31, 2025 SummaryThis double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, within-subject crossover trial evaluated the acute analgesic effects and drug-related outcomes of dronabinol, hydromorphone, and their combination in adults with knee osteoarthritis. Twenty-one participants with a mean age of 63 years received four oral dosing conditions across separate sessions: placebo, hydromorphone alone, […]
Read MoreAuthors: Zhang H et al. Journal: Anesthesiology. December 29, 2025. SummaryThis two-center retrospective cohort study evaluated whether adding a single-injection peripheral nerve block (PNB) to general or neuraxial anesthesia is associated with a lower risk of postoperative myocardial injury in older adults with high cardiac risk undergoing hip fracture surgery. The investigators included 1,467 patients […]
Read MoreAuthor: Cameron Cortigiano Becker’s ASC Review The average salary for CRNAs in the U.S. ranges between $220,000 and more than $350,000 based on a recent report from BagMask.com. The report, “CRNA Salary by State for 2025 Q4,” is based on advertised compensation ranges for CRNA positions. The average advertised salary is above $300,000 in Alaska, Arizona, California, Iowa, […]
Read MoreAuthor:: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesia leaders face a diverse set of challenges in 2026 as the workforce shortage continues to shift across geographies, markets and practice settings. Melissa Croad, CRNA, APRN, president of the Massachusetts Association of Nurse Anesthesiology, recently joined Becker’s to discuss how her organization will approach the anesthesia provider shortage in the year ahead. Editor’s […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review As private equity, MSOs and hospitals continue to expand their presence in ASCs, ownership models are becoming more complex. Tina DiMarino, CEO of Custom Surgical Partners, joined Becker’s to discuss how joint ventures, specialty rollups and increased investor activity are reshaping the ASC landscape. Custom Surgical Partners, an ASC development company […]
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