Author: Jordan Francke, MD, MPH Advances in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and organ transplantation can preserve life and increase the number of organs available for donation. However, these technologies have also created difficult ethical questions involving death, medical futility, patient autonomy, resource allocation, and the responsibilities of clinicians. A session at the 2026 IARS and SOCCA […]
Read MoreAuthor: Jordan Francke, MD, MPH The Daily Dose A successful career in academic anesthesiology requires more than completing clinical assignments and meeting the minimum requirements of employment. It requires preparation, curiosity, mentorship, teamwork, continuous improvement, and a willingness to pursue opportunities beyond routine clinical work. A session at the 2026 IARS and SOCCA Annual Meeting […]
Read MoreEdited by Manasi Talwadekar Medscape Matthew W. Vanneman, MD, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California. It was published online on February 18, 2026, in Anesthesia & Analgesia. TOPLINE: Cardiac anesthesiologists experienced a rise in nominal income from 2020 to 2024. However, their inflation-adjusted income and work patterns remained mostly unchanged. […]
Read MoreAnesthesia Experts and Carlsbad Anesthesia Services, LLC are seeking a full-time anesthesiologist to join our established anesthesia team at Carlsbad Medical Center in Carlsbad, New Mexico. This is an exceptional opportunity for an anesthesiologist seeking excellent compensation, a predictable schedule, manageable cases, and a true work-life balance. Because Carlsbad is located in a New Mexico […]
Read MoreAuthor: Nekane Lauzirika Medscape Anecdotes about awakening from anesthesia often describe unusual or amusing experiences after surgery, including unexpected thoughts, expressions of affection, or imagined scenarios. These accounts differ from the common expectations of waking with pain or being unable to move. In current practice, neither these fears nor isolated anecdotes, often depicted in films or described […]
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