Authors: María Claudia Niño, M.D. et al  Anesthesiology October 2024, Vol. 141, 806–807. To the Editor: We have read with great interest the recently published article by Aziz et al.  in which they observed that patients with a positive COVID-19 test within 2 weeks of surgery had higher probabilities of postoperative pulmonary complications (14% vs. 10%) and mortality […]

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: Stephanie Gibbons, B.S. et al  Anesthesiology October 2024, Vol. 141, 793–796. To the Editor: Surgical site infections are associated with increased patient morbidity and mortality.  At the University of Iowa (Iowa City, Iowa) and Georgetown University (Washington, D.C.), there were surgical site infections for 12% (13 of 106) with Staphylococcus aureus transmission detected among anesthesia workspace reservoirs versus 2% (8 […]

Authors: Atul Malhotra et al N Engl J Med 2024 Jun 21 Background: Obstructive sleep apnea is characterized by disordered breathing during sleep and is associated with major cardiovascular complications; excess adiposity is an etiologic risk factor. Tirzepatide may be a potential treatment. Methods: We conducted two phase 3, double-blind, randomized, controlled trials involving adults with moderate-to-severe obstructive […]

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 call is 1:6 Competitive salary of $280,000 plus benefits. 8 weeks of vacation. […]

Authors: Brian M. Ilfeld, M.D., M.S.; Daniel I. Sessler, M.D. Anesthesiology October 2024, Vol. 141, 638–642. “[T]he clinical meaningfulness of group differences in pain scores cannot alone determine the overall clinical importance of that difference: tolerability, safety, convenience, durability of benefits, and cost along with a host of additional factors must be considered including comparisons with alternatives.” Postoperative pain usually lasts […]

Authors: Natasha C Pocovi et al Lancet 2024 Jul 13;404(10448):134-144. Background: Recurrence of low back pain is common and a substantial contributor to the disease and economic burden of low back pain. Exercise is recommended to prevent recurrence, but the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of an accessible and low-cost intervention, such as walking, is yet to be […]

Authors: Christopher M Jones et al JAMA Interm Med. 2024 Aug 1;184(8):954-962 Importance: Recognizing and providing services to individuals at highest risk for drug overdose are paramount to addressing the drug overdose crisis. Objective: To examine receipt of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), naloxone, and behavioral health services in the 12 months after an index nonfatal drug […]

Authors: Arun Sett, M.B., B.S. et al Anesthesiology October 2024, Vol. 141, 635–637. “[T]hese findings emphasize the importance of directly measuring lung aeration to understand lung disease rather than relying on measures of gas exchange alone.” There is increasing awareness that aeration state of the lung, rather than absolute volume, is the primary determinant of ventilator-induced […]

Author: Isabelle Constant, M.D., Ph.D. Anesthesiology October 2024, Vol. 141, 632–634. “[T]he target of inhibiting subcortical reactivity in anesthetized neonates without overdosing the cerebral cortex seems to be crucial[.]” In this month’s issue of Anesthesiology, Corlette et al. present a review aiming to analyze published electroencephalography (EEG) profiles in anesthetized neonates. This article comes from a team renowned […]