Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology has withdrawn two trademark applications incorporating the term “nurse anesthesiologist” following opposition proceedings brought by the American Society of Anesthesiologists before the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. AANA filed motions to withdraw the applications on June 29, after ASA filed opposition proceedings in […]
Read MoreAuthor: Young May Cha, MD The Daily Dose Artificial intelligence and machine learning were expected to transform healthcare by converting large clinical datasets into personalized decision-support tools. Despite the excitement and the growing number of published models, AI has had relatively little effect on everyday clinical decision-making. At the 2026 IARS and SOCCA Annual Meeting, […]
Read MoreAnesthesia Experts and Carlsbad Anesthesia Services, LLC are seeking a full-time anesthesiologist to join our established anesthesia team at Carlsbad Medical Center in Carlsbad, New Mexico. This is an exceptional opportunity for an anesthesiologist seeking excellent compensation, a predictable schedule, manageable cases, and a true work-life balance. Because Carlsbad is located in a New Mexico […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review As a shortage of physician anesthesiologists persists across the country and the demand for outpatient surgical services continues to rise, many ASCs have shifted increasingly towards anesthesia models that depend on certified-registered nurse anesthetists. “Most of the ASCs in my area are also becoming CRNA-only,” Jesse Johnson, CRNA at Springdale, […]
Read MoreAuthor: J. Nmezi Cureus, June 23, 2026 Acute anxiety can occur during awake regional anesthesia, but a true intraoperative panic attack is uncommon and may be mistaken for a high spinal block, local anesthetic toxicity, pulmonary embolism, anaphylaxis, or another medical emergency. This case report describes a 52-year-old woman with no previous psychiatric history who […]
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