Authors: Elizabeth H. Ellinas, M.D., M.S. et al  Anesthesiology October 2024, Vol. 141, 800–801. To the Editor: We read with interest “U.S. Attending Anesthesiologist Burnout in the Postpandemic Era” by Afonso et al.  This work advances our understanding of anesthesiologists’ wellness, support, and retention. Its key findings indicate that compared to prepandemic data, anesthesiologists are experiencing worsening burnout, […]

Authors: Bennett D. Sorensen, M.D.; Courtney A. Cleary, M.D. Anesthesiology October 2024, Vol. 141, 799–800. To the Editor: We have read with great interest the article by Afonso et al. in the January 2024 issue of Anesthesiology.  Focusing on attending anesthesiologists, the authors found that burnout has become more prevalent in the postpandemic area. As resident physicians, we want […]

Authors: Ruisong Gong, M.D. et al  Anesthesiology October 2024, Vol. 141, 798–799. To the Editor: We are writing to express our team’s keen interest and appreciation for the insightful study published in Anesthesiology, “U.S. Attending Anesthesiologist Burnout in the Postpandemic Era” by Afonso et al.  As peers from China, we are particularly intrigued by the parallels and […]

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? […]

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: Singh N C, Biswas I, Kumar B, et al. Cureus 16(10): e70976. doi:10.7759/cureus.70976 Introduction The importance of right ventricular (RV) diastolic function in cardiac surgery cannot be overstated, as it significantly affects prognosis and long-term outcomes. Conventionally, RV diastolic dysfunction (RVDD) is assessed and graded using criteria from either the American Society of Echocardiography […]

Author: Dr Nikesh Seth Feedspot Weekly Effective communication about pain is crucial in healthcare. Understanding and articulating your pain accurately to your healthcare provider can significantly enhance the management and treatment of your condition. The pain scale, a common tool used in clinical settings, helps in quantifying pain, providing a more objective measure of something inherently subjective. […]

Authors: Philip J. Peyton, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.B.S.; Simon W. Chong, M.B.B.S., B.Med.Sci., D.med.Sc. Anesthesiology October 2024, Vol. 141, 797–798. To the Editor: We wish to thank Dr. Cata and Dr. Sessler for their carefully considered review of factors contributing to the failure of promising preclinical study findings to be confirmed in subsequent large clinical trials of […]

Authors: Amit X Garg et al JAMA . 2024 Jul 23;332(4):287-299 Importance: Recent guidelines call for better evidence on health outcomes after living kidney donation. Objective: To determine the risk of hypertension in normotensive adults who donated a kidney compared with nondonors of similar baseline health. Their rates of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) decline and risk of […]

Author: Erica Carbajal Becker’s Hospital Review Hospitals across the nation are conserving IV fluids amid a new shortage of supplies — the latest example of fallout from Hurricane Helene. Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham held a press call Oct. 3, saying Baxter International, the nation’s largest supplier of IV solutions, sent a letter to the […]