We’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: Samet, Ron E. MD, FASA et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(6):p 1286-1289, June 2025. The debate over peripheral nerve blockade (PNB) for tibia fractures remains contentious in trauma centers worldwide. Anesthesiologists champion PNB due to its safety, quick administration, superior analgesia, reduced need for systemic medications—especially opioids—and potential improvement in blood flow to an injured […]
Read MoreAuthors: Shukla N et al Cureus 17(5): e84622. doi:10.7759/cureus.84622 Background Preoperative anxiety is common and can affect surgical outcomes. This study compares the effectiveness of verbal and multimedia counseling in reducing preoperative anxiety, measured using the Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale (APAIS). Due to the lower literacy rate in India, it is difficult for […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesia staffing and coverage have become a growing pain point for ASCs across the country. Amid provider shortages and reimbursement pressures, ASC leaders are adopting creative approaches to ensure anesthesia coverage while preserving financial sustainability. Here are six strategies ASC leaders are employing: 1. Insourcing anesthesia coverage For many ASCs, bringing anesthesia services in-house […]
Read MoreAuthors: Tong, Chaoyang MD, PhD et al Anesthesiology April 16, 2025. Background: The applicability of four major traditional in-hospital mortality models in the Chinese setting is unclear due to disease spectrum and population heterogeneity. This study aimed to test the performance of these models in the Chinese setting and to construct and externally validate a […]
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