Author: Dr Nikesh Seth Feedspot Weekly Acupuncture, a cornerstone of traditional Chinese medicine, has woven its way into modern pain management practices across the globe. With its roots stretching back thousands of years, acupuncture has gained significant traction in Western medicine as an effective treatment for various types of pain. What is Acupuncture? Acupuncture involves the […]

This is why they don’t want to pay anesthesia providers it hurts their profit. UnitedHealth Group reported that total revenues through the first three quarters of the year were $299.5 billion, up from $277.2 billion through the first nine months of 2023. UnitedHealth Group kicked off another round of earnings calls for major health insurance […]

AUTHORS: Pepper, Connor G. MD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia 139(4):p 711-722, October 2024. BACKGROUND:  Whether regional anesthesia impacts the development of chronic postsurgical pain is currently debateable, and few studies have evaluated an effect on prolonged opioid use. We sought to systematically review the effect of regional anesthesia for adults undergoing noncardiac elective surgery on […]

AUTHORS: Gong, Jiayi M Clin Pharm Anesthesia & Analgesia 139(4):p 701-710, October 2024. BACKGROUND: Persistent opioid use (POU) is common after surgery and is associated with an increased risk of mortality and morbidity. There have been no population-based studies exploring POU in opioid-naïve surgical patients in New Zealand (NZ). This study aimed to determine the […]

Author: Kelly Wolfgang ASA Monitor October 2024, Vol. 88, 28. In early January 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted to issue a rule banning the use of noncompete agreements in employment contracts, concluding that they negatively affect competition, suppress wages, hamper innovation, and block entrepreneurs from starting new businesses. The rule, which went into effect […]

AUTHORS: Xiong, Xinglong MD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia 139(4):p 743-753, October 2024. BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of esketamine on the risk of postoperative delirium (POD) in adults undergoing on-pump cardiac valve surgery. METHODS: In this randomized, triple-blind, controlled trial, 116 adult patients with an American Society of Anesthesiologists […]

AUTHORS: Cao, Lei MBBS et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia 139(4):p 734-742, October 2024. BACKGROUND: The effects of oxygenation targets (partial pressure of arterial oxygen [Pao2], arterial oxygen saturation [Sao2]/peripheral oxygen saturation [Spo2], or inspiratory oxygen concentration [Fio2] on clinical outcomes in critically ill patients remains controversial. We reviewed the existing literature to assess the effects of […]

We are seeking a dedicated anesthesiologist to join our all-anesthesiologist group. Our team will consist of 4 full-time providers and 1 for vacation relief, managing 3 operating rooms. Position Highlights: Zero call for 3 weeks, followed by 1 week of call without daytime work only call after 7 PM therefore you may not work the […]

ASA Monitor October 2024, Vol. 88, 26. Masimo W1® Medical Watch receives FDA 510(k) clearance for connectivity Masimo announced that the Masimo W1® medical watch has received FDA 510(k) clearance for connectivity, allowing it to be integrated with the Masimo SafetyNet® comprehensive telemonitoring solution. Masimo W1 Medical received FDA clearance last year as the first medical watch to provide […]

AUTHORS: Gong, Jiayi MClinPharm et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia 139(4):p 701-710, October 2024. BACKGROUND: Persistent opioid use (POU) is common after surgery and is associated with an increased risk of mortality and morbidity. There have been no population-based studies exploring POU in opioid-naïve surgical patients in New Zealand (NZ). This study aimed to determine the incidence […]