Author: Marilynn Larkin Medscape Medical News An opioid prescribing practice standard for chronic noncancer pain (CNCP) was associated with accelerated declines in opioid doses and high-dose prescribing in British Columbia (BC) but also with more aggressive and inappropriate dose tapering, a new analysis showed. In addition, the standard resulted in restricted access to opioids for […]
Read MoreIf you’re an anesthesiologist searching for a balanced lifestyle and rewarding work, you’ll want to check out this opportunity. Our all-anesthesiologist group is seeking a dedicated team member to join our collaborative practice. Position Highlights: Zero Call for 3 Weeks: Enjoy three weeks of no call duty, followed by one week of call. Even during […]
Read MoreWe’re excited to announce the formation of a new anesthesia group in Riverdale, GA, located just 10 minutes from the Atlanta Airport. We’re seeking dedicated CRNAs to join our collaborative care team, which will include 4 full-time CRNAs and 2 anesthesiologists managing 4 operating rooms. This is a 25% independent practice and doing own blocks! […]
Read MoreRadius Anesthesia Patients with a fracture may require surgery to reposition or restructure their bones, and spinal anesthesia is an excellent tool for pain management in many orthopedic surgeries. However, positioning these patients for the administration of spinal anesthesia presents unique clinical challenges due to the pain and physical limitations resulting from their broken bone(s). […]
Read MoreAdelaars S, et al. Journal of Clinical Anesthesia. 2025. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclinane.2025.111896 This prospective cohort study investigated how different methods—clinical observation, the Delirium Observation Screening (DOS) scale, and single-lead EEG (sl-EEG)—compare in detecting postoperative delirium (POD) in 50 elderly patients undergoing aortic valve replacement (AVR) surgery. Delirium was assessed preoperatively and on postoperative days 1, 3, and […]
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