Anesthesia 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 MoreEdited by Archita Rai Medscape The study was led by Narinder Pal Singh, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It was published online on May 26 in Anaesthesia. TOPLINE: A network meta-analysis found that intravenous (IV) dexamethasone ranked highest in the probability of reducing the incidence of rebound pain after peripheral nerve blocks in adults who underwent surgery, whereas perineural dexmedetomidine was […]
Read MoreAuthor: Young May Cha, MD The Daily Dose Ischemic stroke, traumatic brain injury, and subarachnoid hemorrhage are neurologic emergencies in which anesthetic management can significantly influence long-term outcomes. At the 2026 IARS and SOCCA Annual Meeting, experts reviewed current approaches to maintaining cerebral perfusion, preventing secondary brain injury, and individualizing care for patients with severe […]
Read MoreAuthor: Flora Liu, MD The Daily Dose Mastering an anesthesia procedure requires more than understanding the individual steps. Trainees must combine cognitive knowledge, manual dexterity, visual attention, procedural flow, and repeated practice guided by meaningful feedback. A session presented at the 2026 IARS and SOCCA Annual Meeting examined several emerging approaches to procedural education, including […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review The Justice Department has announced its 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, charging 455 defendants, including 90 physicians and other licensed medical professionals, in schemes involving more than $6.5 billion in false claims, the department said in a June 23 news release. The action represents the largest coordinated healthcare fraud enforcement effort […]
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