AUTHORS: Levit, Tal BHSc et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(6):p 1388-1400, June 2025. BACKGROUND: Satisfactory management of postoperative pain remains challenging. Nonpharmacological modalities such as virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) offer potential benefits and are becoming increasingly popular. This systematic review evaluates the effectiveness and safety of VR/AR interventions on postoperative pain and recovery. METHODS: MEDLINE, […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Fiddes, Rachel A. MPH et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(6):p 1377-1387, June 2025. Multiple systematic reviews have investigated the effectiveness of preoperative interventions for smoking-cessation, although relatively few have focused on the prevention of surgical complications. This overview of systematic reviews aimed to describe the types of smoking interventions studied to prevent postoperative complications, summarize […]
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 […]
Read MoreAuthors: Shettar V et al Cureus 17(5): e84966. doi:10.7759/cureus.84966 Abstract Unusual complications have been associated with the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) block. In this study, we aimed to review and analyze the cases of rarely occurring unusual complications following the administration of the IAN block. A systematic search of PubMed, Google Scholar, and Science Direct was […]
Read MoreWe’re excited to announce the formation of a new anesthesia group in Riverdale, GA, located just 10 minutes from the Atlanta Airport. We’re seeking dedicated CRNAs to join our collaborative care team, which will include 4 full-time CRNAs and 2 anesthesiologists managing 4 operating rooms. This is a 25% independent practice and doing own blocks! […]
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