Author: Flora Liu, MD IARS and SOCCA 2026 Annual Meeting coverage Electroencephalography allows anesthesiologists to monitor the brain—the primary target organ of general anesthesia. However, relying solely on a proprietary processed EEG number can overlook important information contained in the raw waveform, density spectral array, and spectral edge frequency. At the 2026 IARS and SOCCA […]
Read MoreAnesthesia Experts is recruiting a full-time Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist for a private anesthesia practice in Savannah. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CRNA seeking a highly desirable schedule, excellent compensation, and the ability to practice independently as part of a three-CRNA anesthesia team. Position Highlights • Excellent salary • Malpractice insurance provided, […]
Read MoreAuthor: John J. Finneran, et al. Anesthesiology. July 15, 2026. Continuous erector spinae plane block infusions did not improve pain control or reduce opioid use after percutaneous nephrolithotomy when added to a single-injection erector spinae plane block. These findings suggest that the additional catheter, infusion pump, medication, time, and expense may not be justified for […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review When Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus opened its Eye and Ear Institute surgery center over a decade ago, most of the anesthesia residency training still happened on the main campus. That model worked well enough, until a familiar pattern started playing out: cases migrated, and the program […]
Read MoreAuthor: Jordan Francke, MD, MPH IARS and SOCCA 2026 Annual Meeting coverage High-fidelity simulation can reveal how anesthesiologists respond to rare perioperative emergencies and identify performance gaps that may not be detected through traditional written examinations. At the 2026 IARS and SOCCA Annual Meeting, medical education experts reviewed two major simulation studies examining crisis management, […]
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