Cardiac Anesthesiologist Blog The CHA₂DS₂-VASc score is a widely used clinical prediction tool designed to estimate the annual risk of stroke and systemic thromboembolism in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AF). It represents an improved refinement of the earlier CHADS₂ score, incorporating additional risk factors for better stratification, particularly among lower-risk individuals. The acronym stands for: Congestive […]
Read MoreNovaSed blog You know you need to do it. Your competitors just added sedation services to attract more patients. Your own patients ask about it too, and you’re starting to realize that local anesthesia and nitrous oxide aren’t enough. But you’re hesitant. Offering sedation sounds promising, until you consider everything it might involve: permits, training, […]
Read MoreRadius Anesthesia The administration of inhaled anesthetics depends on diffusion from the lungs into the blood and the brain. Classical pharmacokinetic–pharmacodynamic (PK-PD) models treat this as deterministic, assuming uptake and washout produce consistent effects. In practice, however, both the movement of gas through the lungs and the timing of emergence vary widely, influenced by turbulence, […]
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 […]
Read MoreAuthor: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesia staffing shortages show no sign of easing, and health systems are aware that no single fix exists. Industry leaders told Becker’s that, instead, they are rethinking everything from scheduling and compensation to culture and workforce pipelines to stabilize coverage. The takeaway: success now depends on how well systems align staffing with […]
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