Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review As ASCs grapple with fluctuating anesthesia coverage and rising costs, many administrators are finding themselves in a constant balancing act. Andrew Weiss, administrator of Vorhees, N.J.-based Summit Surgical Center, joined Becker’s to discuss how anesthesia subsidies are influencing ASC financial planning and shared practical advice for navigating these ongoing challenges. Question: […]
Read MoreAuthors: Ju, Ling-Sha Ph.D et al Anesthesiology ():10.1097/ALN.0000000000005578, May 23, 2025. Background: Vulnerability to perioperative neurocognitive disorder (PND) and the mechanisms initiating PND, which may serve as targets for prevention, are incompletely understood. We hypothesized that sevoflurane can induce persistent upregulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, inflammation, and behavioral deficits in young adult male rats by […]
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 MoreAUTHORS: Zhang, Haopeng PhD, MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia ():10.1213/ANE.0000000000007514, April 17, 2025. BACKGROUND: Minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) is used as the standard measure of potency for volatile anesthetic agents. However, there is a lack of effective and quantitative indicator of the combined potency of multiple coadministered inhalation and intravenous anesthetics. We hypothesized that an […]
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