Authors: Rita Saynhalath, MD et al  Anesthesiology September 2024. Background The TREX (Trial Remifentanil DEXmedetomidine) trial aimed to determine if, in children < 2 years old, low-dose sevoflurane/dexmedetomidine/remifentanil anesthesia (LD-SEVO) is superior to standard dose sevoflurane (STD-SEVO) anesthesia in terms of global cognitive function at 3 years of age. The aim of the present secondary […]

Author: Dr Nikesh Seth Feedspot Weekly Living with chronic pain is an immense challenge that affects every aspect of life. While medical treatments focus on alleviating physical symptoms, the emotional and psychological battles that accompany chronic pain are often less visible but equally important. Addressing these aspects is crucial for a holistic approach to pain management. […]

Authors: Barbara Loi, M.D. et al  Anesthesiology October 2024, Vol. 141, 719–731. Background Aeration heterogeneity affects lung stress and influences outcomes in adults with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The authors hypothesize that aeration heterogeneity may differ between neonatal respiratory disorders and is associated with oxygenation, so its evaluation may be relevant in managing respiratory support. […]

Author: Amy Pearson, MD, FASA ASA Monitor July 2024, Vol. 88, 28–30. For those of us in anesthesiology, social media can seem too risky and complicated to utilize well. The landscape is always changing, and as trusted health care professionals, we need to carefully balance our authenticity and professional objectivity. So how do we stay ahead […]

Author: Deepak Gupta, MD KevinMD.com Unless planning to issue an update on practice guidelines for obstetric anesthesia, the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), along with its subspecialty organization, the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP), should formulate a consensus statement for peri-anesthesia management during out-of-hospital cesarean sections (OHCS). Florida has become the first state […]

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 […]

Autor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Physicians working in hospital-owned practices are nearly three times more likely to report dissatisfaction compared to those in physician-owned practices, according to consulting firm Bain & Company’s Frontline of Healthcare Survey, highlighted in an October blog post. “As healthcare continues to adopt a system-led approach, many practices have strayed from […]

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Amid the fallout from Hurricane Helene, hospitals across the nation are conserving IV fluids. Here are nine things to know: 1. Flooding from Hurricane Helene damaged Baxter’s manufacturing plant in Marion, N.C., which supplies around 60% of the U.S. market’s IV fluids. On Oct. 3, Baxter informed customers they would only […]

Authors: Anahi Perlas, M.D.; Vincent W. S. Chan, M.D. Anesthesiology November 2024, Vol. 141, 1025–1026. In Reply: We thank Dr. Sethuraman for their interest in our article and the opportunity to address their study design points. First, there was a concern that a non-inferiority design is only suitable for clinical trials in which a treatment or intervention […]

Authors: Nicholas J. Douville, MD, PhD et al  Anesthesiology September 2024. Background Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a key driver of unplanned admission and patient satisfaction following surgery. Because traditional risk factors do not completely explain variability in risk, we hypothesize that genetics may contribute to the overall risk for this complication. The objective […]