Authors: Chun-Yu Peng, M.D. et al  Anesthesiology November 2024, Vol. 141, 1009–1012. To the Editor: Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are approved for type 2 diabetes mellitus and weight loss. However, concerns have emerged regarding their potential to increase the risk of perioperative regurgitation and aspiration pneumonitis, despite standard fasting protocols.  The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA; […]

Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesiology faces numerous pressure points, including provider shortages and decreasing reimbursements. And, as private payers typically look to Medicare to determine their reimbursement rates, some look to CMS to change the course of consistent rate declines. Here is what four anesthesiologists told Becker’s they would like to see from CMS:  Editor’s […]

Authors: Mengyun Zhao, M.D. et al Anesthesiology September 2024. Giant fetal neck masses are congenital anomalies that pose significant perinatal risks, including mortality, hypoxia, and anoxic brain damage due to difficulties in promptly establishing neonatal airway.  The ex utero intrapartum treatment (EXIT) procedure enables airway management while maintaining utero-placental circulation after partial delivery of the fetus via cesarean delivery.  […]

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 […]

We are seeking a dedicated anesthesia care team to join our new anesthesia care team contract at Lubbock Heart and Surgery Hospital in Lubbock TX. Position Highlights: Anesthesiologist call is 1:3 Competitive salary of $575,000 plus benefits. 8 weeks of vacation. CRNA no call Competitive salary of $280,000 plus benefits. 8 weeks of vacation. Interested? […]

Authors: Kattan L Cureus 16(10): e70660. doi:10.7759/cureus.70660 Abstract Intraoperative patient movement under general anesthesia, even with multiple monitoring modalities and adequate anesthetic depth, is rare but can lead to serious complications. Such movements are particularly dangerous in neurosurgical procedures, where precision is crucial. Similar risks exist in ophthalmic, spinal, and cardiac surgeries, where patient immobilization […]

Author: Heather Landi   Fierce Healthcare Baxter International said Wednesday it would increase the current allocations for its highest demand IV fluid for direct customers from 40% to 60% and for distributors from 10% to 60%, according to an update on its website. The company—the U.S.’ top supplier of hospital IV fluids and peritoneal dialysis solutions—has reduced […]

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 […]

We are seeking a dedicated anesthesia care team to join our new anesthesia care team contract at Lubbock Heart and Surgery Hospital in Lubbock TX. Position Highlights: Anesthesiologist call is 1:3 Competitive salary of $575,000 plus benefits. 8 weeks of vacation. CRNA no call Competitive salary of $280,000 plus benefits. 8 weeks of vacation. Interested? […]

Authors:  Robles J, Rogando D, Ranjbar T, et al. Cureus 16(10): e70681. doi:10.7759/cureus.70681 Abstract Although rare, local anesthetic use has been associated with adverse central nervous system and cardiovascular adverse events. One complication is local anesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST), wherein the anesthetic agent inadvertently enters systemic circulation resulting in widespread inhibition of fast-gated sodium channels. Organs […]