Authors:  O’Carroll J, Zucco L, Warwick E, et al. Cureus 16(10): e70851. doi:10.7759/cureus.70851 Background Variability in obstetric anaesthetia practice and care delivered within the UK is under-explored. The ObsQoR study explored structures, processes, and outcomes of obstetric anaesthesia in 107 hospitals within the UK’s National Health Service, and the results of the hospital-level survey are […]

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 […]

Authors: Isabelle T. Yang, M.D. et al  Anesthesiology October 2024, Vol. 141, 806. In Reply: We thank Drs. Ji and Cui,  and Drs. Pino and Thomas  for their responses to our letter.  Drs. Ji and Cui note that we did not fully describe preoxygenation practices or define oxygen desaturation in our letter.  We regret this omission, which was partly […]

Authors: Richard M. Pino, M.D., Ph.D.; Mack A. Thomas, M.D. Anesthesiology October 2024, Vol. 141, 805. To the Editor: In a recent report of awake flexible bronchoscopic intubations, Yang et al.  described associated events that included hemodynamic instability and desaturation. Midazolam, propofol, fentanyl, ketamine, and dexmedetomidine were listed as the anesthetic agents. Droperidol was one of the first drugs […]

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: Heyu Ji, M.D.; Xulei Cui, M.D. Anesthesiology October 2024, Vol. 141, 804. To the Editor: We read with interest the research letter in the journal by Yang et al.,  which provides an analysis of the success rate of awake flexible bronchoscopic intubation in patients with a high burden of illness. While the study reports a commendable 100% success […]

Authors: Tran M D, Davies J, Himstead A S, et al. ( Cureus 16(10): e70866. doi:10.7759/cureus.70866 Abstract Gunshot wounds (GSWs) to the head and neck are a common etiology of traumatic brain injury. Tangential GSWs (TGSWs) are a subset of GSWs wherein the missile penetrates tissue adjacent to the cranium, causing varying degrees of intracranial […]

Authors: Sharma V, Tudimilla S, Yerramshetty M (October 05, 2024 Cureus 16(10): e70886. doi:10.7759/cureus.70886 Abstract Coarctation of the aorta (CoA) accounts for a small percentage of all congenital heart diseases (CHD) and occurs with a rare incidence in live births. It is a frequently diagnosed cardiac defect in infancy, though some patients present later with severe […]

Author: Alexandra Murphy Becker’s Hospital Review The American Hospital Association  called on President Biden to declare the current intravenous IV solution shortage a national emergency in an Oct. 7 news release, citing significant challenges for healthcare providers across the U.S. The action follows the closure of the Deerfield, Ill.-based Baxter International plant in Marion, N.C., due to […]

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? […]