Hardin 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 MoreAuthor: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASCReview Artificial intelligence is making its way into anesthesia — not as a replacement for clinicians, but as a tool to improve safety, precision and efficiency. From real-time monitoring to risk prediction, AI systems are beginning to reshape how anesthesia teams manage care in both hospitals and ASCs. Here are five trends […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesiologists are facing rising malpractice insurance costs, largely driven by high-risk procedures and sometimes limited access to standard coverage. According to data released Oct. 6 by Homewood Insurance Group, a Naples, Fla.-based medical insurance group, anesthesiologists pay average annual malpractice insurance premiums of $21,000-$23,000 for standard $1 million or $3 million policies. […]
Read MoreAuthors: Rodriguez-Patarroyo, Fabio A. et al. Anesthesiology, August 20, 2025. DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005730 This randomized crossover study compared the performance of five full-body forced-air warming systems in preventing heat loss and improving thermal comfort—a critical component of perioperative temperature management. Although forced-air warming is the most common method to prevent intraoperative hypothermia, comparative data among commercial […]
Read MoreAuthors: Luo, Linlin et al. Anesthesiology, August 28, 2025. DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005735 This study investigated whether a shared neural mechanism underlies two hallmark effects of general anesthesia—unconsciousness and respiratory depression. The research focused on the parafacial zone (PZ), a GABAergic region of the brainstem known to promote sleep and modulate breathing, to determine its role in […]
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