Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Hospitals are increasingly looking to ASCs as procedures migrate to the outpatient setting. Not only is the cost-savings potential substantial, ASCs are also often a more preferable setting for patients and physicians. Patients look to ASCs for the convenience while physicians enjoy the autonomy and financial gains offered. For hospitals, ASCs are a […]
Read MoreWe are seeking a dedicated anesthesiologist to join our all-anesthesiologist group. Our team will consist of 4 full-time providers and 1 for vacation relief, managing 3 operating rooms. Position Highlights: Zero call for 3 weeks, followed by 1 week of call without daytime work only call after 7 PM therefore you may not work the […]
Read MoreWe are seeking a dedicated anesthesia care team to join our new anesthesia care team contract at Riverview Regional Medical Center. Gadsden is a town of over 100,000 people that is located 1 hour from Birmingham AL and 2 hours from Atlanta GA. Position Highlights: Anesthesiologist call is 1:3 Competitive salary of $500,000 plus benefits. […]
Read MoreAuthors: Youlei Li, M.D. et al Anesthesiology November 2024, Vol. 141, 971–972. Large hiatal hernias can have significant implications for perioperative management. The accompanying images display a large hiatal hernia compressing the heart (fig. 1A) and inferior vena cava (fig. 1B). Hiatal hernias are not uncommon, especially in elderly patients. Approximately 25% of people over the […]
Read MoreAuthors: Kadadi S, Gadkari C, Pundkar A Cureus 16(9): e69543. September 16, 2024 Abstract Background: Airway assessment plays an important part in airway management. Over the years, ultrasound has emerged as an alternative modality for airway assessment. We aim to assess the accuracy of clinical parameters, ultrasonographic upper airway parameters, and laryngoscopic grade, using the Cormack-Lehane […]
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