AUTHORS: Powell, Thomas R. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(3):p 527-536, March 2025. BACKGROUND: This study’s purpose was to assess whether larger volumes of reinfused unwashed shed autologous blood (SAB) were associated with adverse events within 30 days for patients undergoing open thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (TAAA) repair. During TAAA repair, our institution uses a system […]
Read MoreAutor: Claire Wallace Becker’s ASC Review A Macon, Ga.-based family has been awarded $13.75 million in damages following the death of a patient, according to a Feb. 10 report from The Telegraph. Bennie Moore underwent surgery to address weight issues at Coliseum Health System Northside Hospital in Macon on Nov. 14, 2017. During the procedure, Ms. Moore […]
Read MoreWe’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 MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review More than 15 anesthesia leaders — anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists — joined Becker’s to discuss how the anesthesia workforce will evolve over the next five years. Question: How do you envision the anesthesia workforce evolving over the next five years? Editor’s note: Responses were edited lightly for clarity and […]
Read MoreAuthor: Claire Wallace Becker’s ASC Review The American Society of Anesthesiologists has issued new guidance on ketamine administration for patients suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, treatment-resistant depression and other mood disorders. While the ASA heralds ketamine as a “breakthrough therapy” for these disorders, the group warns that the drug can have potentially life-threatening side effects, […]
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