AUTHORS: Abess, Alexander T. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia May 16, 2025. BACKGROUND: Guidelines recommend routine screening perioperatively for cognitive impairment, frailty, and delirium for patients at risk. Capturing these 3 geriatric screening variables in multicenter databases would also enable much-needed large-scale pragmatic research. Our primary hypothesis was that the well-curated Multicenter Perioperative Outcomes […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Wang, Keyan MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia May 08, 2025. BACKGROUND: Cough reflex during extubation can lead to complications such as increased bleeding and hemodynamic instability, especially in thyroidectomy, therefore, effective suppression of cough reflex is clinically important. The aim of the study was to investigate the inhibitory effect of dexmedetomidine combined with […]
Read MoreAuthor: Claire Wallace Becker’s ASC Review Tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump’s administration have impacted several realms of healthcare, from drug costs to medical device pressures. The anesthesia and respiratory device market could be the next to be targeted, according to a May 8 report from Express Healthcare. Currently, 67% of FDA-cleared anesthesia and respiratory devices are manufactured outside […]
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! […]
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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