Authors: Wanta B et al. Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Newsletter, volume 41, number 1, February 2026. SummaryThis article provides practical guidance for perioperative management and infection control when caring for patients with suspected or confirmed measles, emphasizing early identification, strict airborne precautions, and appropriate case deferral to protect health care workers and other patients. Given […]
Read MoreAuthors: Sikka P et al. Source: Anesthesiology, February 03, 2026, 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005968 Summary:This prospective quality improvement feasibility study evaluated whether a standardized, multicomponent anesthetic protocol could reliably promote dreaming during surgical anesthesia in routine clinical practice. Dreaming under anesthesia is common and has been hypothesized to carry potential mental health or experiential benefits, but prior research […]
Read MoreAuthors: Tang B et al. Source: Anesthesiology, February 03, 2026, 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005909 Summary:This brief clinical report highlights the value of early magnetic resonance imaging for diagnosing postpartum obturator neuropathy, a rare but clinically significant peripheral nerve injury that can be difficult to distinguish from neuraxial anesthesia–related effects. Postpartum neurologic deficits may mimic residual epidural block, nerve […]
Read MoreAuthors: Mugleton E et al. Source: Anesthesiology, 2026, Letter to the Editor Summary:This commentary challenges the assumption that hemodynamic stability can serve as a surrogate for anesthetic depth and critiques overreliance on minimum alveolar concentration (MAC)–based frameworks when interpreting anesthetic adequacy. The author responds to prior work examining factors influencing MAC ratios, arguing that cardiovascular […]
Read MoreHardin Medical Center (122 beds) is offering a rare CRNA-only practice where you can enjoy full autonomy and an exceptional lifestyle. • Schedule: 2 weeks on / 1 week off (17 weeks off each year)• Model: Independent CRNA practice – no anesthesiologist supervision• Case Mix: General surgery, orthopedics, endoscopy, OB/GYN (including epidurals & C-sections)• No […]
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