Authors: Dragovic SZ et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, 142(2):249–260, February 2026 Summary Processed EEG indices (e.g., BIS and other frontal EEG–derived metrics) are routinely used to titrate anesthetic depth. However, many studies — and much of clinical practice — assume that equivalent processed values reflect equivalent brain states, regardless of whether the patient is receiving […]
Read MoreAuthors: Desai N et al. European Journal of Anaesthesiology, volume 43, issue 2, February 2026, pages 103–118, This review examines gastric physiology and aspiration risk across pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period, integrating contemporary evidence with practical implications for obstetric anesthesia. The authors address long-held assumptions about the “full stomach” in pregnancy and reframe fasting, […]
Read MoreAuthor: Dave Muoio Fierce Healthcare The Rural Health Transformation Program’s (RHTP’s) $50 billion injection is “a significant step forward” for the rural health safety net but likely comes too late to reverse years of deterioration that have left hundreds of hospitals in jeopardy. That’s according to the latest annual report from Chartis on the current […]
Read MoreHardin Medical Center (122 beds) is offering a rare CRNA-only practice where you can enjoy full autonomy and an exceptional lifestyle. • Schedule: 2 weeks on / 1 week off (17 weeks off each year)• Model: Independent CRNA practice – no anesthesiologist supervision• Case Mix: General surgery, orthopedics, endoscopy, OB/GYN (including epidurals & C-sections)• No […]
Read MoreBurnout or time away in pain, ICU, or administration doesn’t erase your anesthesia training—it just requires a structured path back. For many physicians, it simply means you stepped away to regroup. We work with anesthesiologists every day who want to return to clinical anesthesia after time away in: administration or leadership roles pain medicine critical […]
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