Author: Cameron Cortigiano Becker’s ASC Review Expanding the anesthesiologist assistant pipeline would add more providers to the anesthesia workforce, but whether it would add access is a different question. The current shortage isn’t just a pipeline problem. It’s a mismatch between where providers are trained, what models facilities can afford and which communities can attract coverage […]
Read MoreRadius Anesthesia blog Neuraxial anesthesia is traditionally achieved with local anesthetics such as bupivacaine, lidocaine, and ropivacaine, which produce reversible sensory and motor blockade by inhibiting voltage-gated sodium channels. However, certain clinical circumstances, including allergies, local anesthetic systemic toxicity, drug shortages, or the need to prolong analgesia, have prompted interest in alternative neuraxial agents. Although no currently available medication […]
Read MoreAuthors: Omid Azimaraghi et al Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology September 03, 2026. Purpose of review Ketamine was introduced into medical practice in 1965 and is widely utilized to provide sedation and analgesia. Low-dose ketamine can be used in ambulatory surgery following an assessment of risks and benefits. Recent findings Ketamine is an N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonist […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Lara Terumi Takayama et al European Journal of Anaesthesiology September 2026. BACKGROUND Remimazolam is a novel ultra-short-acting intravenous benzodiazepine, while sevoflurane is a widely used inhalational anaesthetic for general anaesthesia (GA). Both agents are associated with risks of haemodynamic instability and postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), which can affect patient safety and recovery. OBJECTIVE […]
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