Authors: Shah, Akshay DPhil; Thakrar, Sonali V. FRCA; Peters, Christopher J. PhD; Soni, Sanooj PhD Anesthesia & Analgesia April 04, 2025. To the Editor We read with great interest the study on the association between perioperative red blood cell (RBC) transfusion at 1-year mortality after major cancer surgery by Cata et al.1 The authors concluded that […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review As the demand for anesthesia grows alongside the migration of procedures to the outpatient setting, anesthesia leaders are getting creative in the ways they meet the shifting demands of the industry. Scott Mayer, CEO of Rosemont, Ill.-based Ambulatory Anesthesia Care, recently joined Becker’s to discuss how his organization’s experience in the office-based procedure […]
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 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 MoreAuthors: PV Mukundan P, Rajendran K, Saxena T, et al. Cureus March 2025 Background Supraclavicular brachial plexus block (SCBPB) is a widely used regional anesthesia technique for upper limb surgeries. Intravenous dexamethasone is known to prolong postoperative analgesia, but the optimal dose remains uncertain due to potential side effects like hyperglycemia associated with high doses. This […]
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