Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review As the volume of outpatient procedures continues to rise, anesthesia providers are increasingly practicing in ASCs, environments that demand a different mindset than traditional hospital settings. In hospitals, anesthesia providers often operate in controlled environments with longer procedural timelines and less emphasis on direct patient satisfaction. In contrast, outpatient […]
Read MoreAuthors: Sugiki, Kei M.D. et al Anesthesiology ():10.1097/ALN.0000000000005630, June 20, 2025. Background: Several drugs are commonly administered to patients with high body temperature in intensive care units (ICUs). However, previous in vitro studies have investigated only the independent effects of high temperatures or drugs on various cultured cells. We explored the hypothesis that pharmacological treatment with representative […]
Read MoreAuthors: Somnay, Yash R. M.D., Ph.D. et al Anesthesiology ():10.1097/ALN.0000000000005549, July 10, 2025. Background: A functional anesthetic target has long been suspected to reside within mitochondria, and disruption of bioenergetic capacity is believed to play a role in the anesthetic response. Unfortunately, the exact mechanism by which changes in mitochondrial target activity result in clinically relevant […]
Read MoreAuthors: Wang, Dian-Shi M.D., Ph.D et al Anesthesiology ():10.1097/ALN.0000000000005595, June 09, 2025. Background: Excess function of GABAA receptors that generate a tonic inhibitory conductance contributes to postanesthetic cognitive impairment. Ketamine may have postoperative cognition-sparing properties; however, whether it reduces excess GABAA receptor function is unknown. This study investigated whether ketamine prevents a sustained anesthetic-triggered increase in GABAA receptor function in […]
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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