Author: Flora Liu, MD The Daily Dose Anesthesiologists routinely guide patients through transitions between consciousness and unconsciousness, yet the brain mechanisms responsible for these changes remain incompletely understood. A session presented at the 2026 IARS and SOCCA Annual Meeting examined how anesthetic drugs alter brain activity, why consciousness may fluctuate even when anesthetic concentrations remain […]
Read MoreEdited by Manasi Talwadekar Medscape Jorge Fernández of the Department of Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine at the University Clinical Hospital of Santiago in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. It was published online on February 17, 2026, in Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine. TOPLINE: Across awake tracheal intubations using videolaryngoscopy for suspected difficult airways, the overall success […]
Read MoreAuthor: Cameron Bosinski, MD, MS The Daily Dose Large, high-quality clinical trials require more than a strong research question. They depend on trusted professional relationships, committed participating centers, experienced research personnel, efficient contracts, sustainable funding, and trial designs that can be implemented within real clinical workflows. A roundtable at the 2026 IARS and SOCCA Annual […]
Read MoreAnesthesia Experts and Carlsbad Anesthesia Services, LLC are seeking a full-time anesthesiologist to join our established anesthesia team at Carlsbad Medical Center in Carlsbad, New Mexico. This is an exceptional opportunity for an anesthesiologist seeking excellent compensation, a predictable schedule, manageable cases, and a true work-life balance. Because Carlsbad is located in a New Mexico […]
Read MoreAuthor: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesia is often viewed as a support service in the operating room, but leaders say the specialty plays a critical role in everything from patient optimization and safety to staffing, scheduling and throughput. Becker’s spoke with anesthesia leaders across the country about the misconceptions they encounter most often and what they wish […]
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