Author: Fran Lowry Medscape Medical News A large pre-post intervention study at the Pan Am Clinic in Winnipeg found that combining patient education with a multimodal analgesic protocol significantly reduced opioid use after outpatient orthopedic surgery. The strategy included scheduled acetaminophen and ibuprofen for five days, with tramadol prescribed only for breakthrough pain, and an […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review As certified registered nurse anesthetists gain broader authority to practice independently in many states, and as anesthesia workforce shortages deepen, more ASCs are adopting CRNA-only anesthesia models. Dan Zahumensky, administrator of Seattle-based Proliance Surgeons’ ENT service line and executive director of Bellevue and Puget Sound Ear, Nose and Throat, […]
Read MoreAuthor: Noteboom SH et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia 141(3):588–597, September 2025. doi:10.1213/ANE.0000000000007400 This study evaluated the inter- and intrarater reliability of rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM) interpretation among an international panel of cardiovascular anesthesiologists and an intensivist. Data from 90 cardiac surgery patients were analyzed across four surgical stages, producing 343 ROTEM measurements. Interrater reliability for binary […]
Read MoreHardin Medical Center (122 beds) is offering a rare CRNA-only practice with full autonomy and an unbeatable lifestyle. • Schedule: 2 weeks on / 1 week off (17 weeks off annually)• Model: Independent CRNA practice – no anesthesiologist supervision• Case Mix: General surgery, ortho, endo, OB/GYN (epidurals & C-sections)• No Complex Cases: No hearts, no […]
Read MoreIf you’re an anesthesiologist searching for a balanced lifestyle and rewarding work, you’ll want to check out this opportunity. Our all-anesthesiologist group is seeking a dedicated team member to join our collaborative practice. Position Highlights: Zero Call for 3 Weeks: Enjoy three weeks of no call duty, followed by one week of call. Even during […]
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