Authors: Nicholas J. Douville, MD, PhD et al Anesthesiology September 2024. Background Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a key driver of unplanned admission and patient satisfaction following surgery. Because traditional risk factors do not completely explain variability in risk, we hypothesize that genetics may contribute to the overall risk for this complication. The objective […]
Read MoreAuthors: Chun-Yu Peng, M.D. et al Anesthesiology November 2024, Vol. 141, 1009–1012. To the Editor: Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are approved for type 2 diabetes mellitus and weight loss. However, concerns have emerged regarding their potential to increase the risk of perioperative regurgitation and aspiration pneumonitis, despite standard fasting protocols. The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA; […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesiology faces numerous pressure points, including provider shortages and decreasing reimbursements. And, as private payers typically look to Medicare to determine their reimbursement rates, some look to CMS to change the course of consistent rate declines. Here is what four anesthesiologists told Becker’s they would like to see from CMS: Editor’s […]
Read MoreAuthors: Mengyun Zhao, M.D. et al Anesthesiology September 2024. Giant fetal neck masses are congenital anomalies that pose significant perinatal risks, including mortality, hypoxia, and anoxic brain damage due to difficulties in promptly establishing neonatal airway. The ex utero intrapartum treatment (EXIT) procedure enables airway management while maintaining utero-placental circulation after partial delivery of the fetus via cesarean delivery. […]
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 […]
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