Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesia remains a dynamic industry as leaders explore new methods of opioid-free pain management and expand into new care settings. Christina Menor, MD, president-elect of the California Society of Anesthesiologists joined Becker’s to discuss the field’s most exciting developments and biggest challenges in the near future. Editor’s note: Responses have been […]
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 MoreAuthors: Torrez J P, Otsuki D A, Zeferino S P, et al. Cureus 17(1): e78057. doi:10.7759/cureus.78057 Abstract Following cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) surgery, patients may experience vasoplegic or vasogenic shock syndrome. This condition has a variable incidence, reaching up to 44% in high-risk patients, with mortality rates ranging from 30% to 50%, primarily due to multiple […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Machado Assis et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(2):p 243-251, February 2025. BACKGROUND: The supraglottic airway device (SGD) was introduced as a breakthrough in airway management. The Fastrach emerged as the first commercially available intubating SGD, drawing extensive investigation. I-gel is a more recent device that has gained popularity, can be used as an intubating SGD, […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Schwiethal, Arne MSc et al Anesthesia & Analgesia March 2025, Vol. 140, Issue 3 BACKGROUND: Due to their chemical nature as fluorinated hydrocarbon compounds, volatile anesthetics are highly potent greenhouse gases, with desflurane having by far the largest CO2-equivalent (CO2e) footprint. In everyday clinical practice, the CO2e footprint can easily be reduced through the […]
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