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. Position Highlights: Case Mix: Bread-and-butter cases – no heads, hearts, […]
Read MoreAuthors: Salzmann, Stefan PhD; et al Anesthesiology December 26, 2024. Background: Preoperative anxiety is common and most patients experiencing preoperative anxiety would welcome support to cope with their anxiety. Studies examining the effectiveness of information to reduce anxiety have been inconsistent. In addition, it is unclear whether results reported to be statistically significant are also […]
Read MoreAuthors: Ansari, Jessica R. M.D., M.S. et al Anesthesiology 142(1):p 121-131, January 2025. Background: Few studies have assessed the dose ratio of calcium gluconate to calcium chloride or defined the time course of change in serum ionized calcium concentration after intravenous injection. Methods: In a bioequivalence (dose ratio) trial, parturients undergoing cesarean delivery were randomly assigned […]
Read MoreAuthors: Jain, Pankaj M.D. et al Anesthesiology 142(1):p 98-106, January 2025. Background: Drug shortages are a frequent challenge in current clinical practice. Certain drugs (e.g., protamine) lack alternatives, and inadequate supplies can limit access to services. Conventional protamine dosing uses heparin ratio-based calculations for heparin reversal after cardiopulmonary bypass and may result in excess protamine utilization […]
Read MoreAuthors: Deutch, Zachary MD, FASA; Fitzsimons, Michael G. MD ASA Monitor 89(1):p 1,5-6, January 2025. | This month’s “Ask the Expert” column addresses a difficult topic, that of physicians dealing with medical and/or psychiatric problems that hinder their ability to practice. With the shrinking of the anesthesiology workforce, and growing demands placed on those who remain, the […]
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