Authors: Jun Zhang et al BMJ Journals Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management Sept 2026 Background Rebound pain frequently occurs after resolution of single-shot interscalene brachial plexus block (ISB) and may diminish the overall analgesic benefit of regional anesthesia. Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) has demonstrated analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, but its effect on […]
Read MoreAuthors: Mohammad Alnees et al September 14, 2026 Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia Sept 2026 Objectives To determine whether postoperative mechanical ventilation duration is associated with the risk and timing of visual and auditory hallucinations after adult cardiac surgery. Design Prospective multicenter cohort study. Setting Ten major cardiac surgery centers in the West Bank, […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Randy W. Loftus et al A&A Practice 20(7):p e02245, July 2026. BACKGROUND: Improved cleaning in the anesthesia workspace is important for surgical site infection prevention. We sought to identify high-priority cleaning targets to guide post-induction surface disinfection and use of a triangular ultraviolet-C (UV-C) configuration involving placement of one emitter at the head and […]
Read MoreAnesthesia Experts is recruiting a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist for a private anesthesia practice in Savannah TN. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CRNA seeking a highly desirable schedule, excellent compensation, and the ability to practice independently as part of a three-CRNA anesthesia team. Position Highlights • Excellent salary • Malpractice insurance provided, […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review From new programs to enrollment expansions, hospitals and universities are racing to build a CRNA pipeline that the healthcare system increasingly depends on. 1. Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota and St. Cloud, Minn.-based CentraCare partnered to expand the school’s Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesiology. The two organizations launched […]
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