Authors: Rodney A. Gabriel, M.D., M.A.S. et al Anesthesiology December 2024, Vol. 141, 1039–1050. Background Pectoralis-II and paravertebral nerve blocks are both used to treat pain after breast surgery. Most previous studies involving mastectomy identified little difference of significance between the two approaches. Whether this is also accurate for nonmastectomy procedures remains unknown. Methods Participants undergoing […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield has made two significant moves this year that anesthesia leaders say will further diminish reimbursements, compounding existing challenges. Anesthesia reimbursements have been on a steady decline in recent years. Between 2019 and 2024, CMS anesthesia reimbursements dropped 8.2%, falling from $22.27 per unit to […]
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 MoreAuthors: Rohit Karnati, BS et al ASA Monitor November 2024, Vol. 88, 23–24. Palliative care is founded on the principle of providing support for patients facing life-threatening chronic illness at all stages of disease. Due to the nature of palliative care as a relatively new specialization, several barriers exist for patients to receive proper palliative care, […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Sanchez, Jose MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 139(5):p 921-930, November 2024. | BACKGROUND: Racial and ethnic concordance between patients and health care providers increases patient satisfaction but has not been examined in obstetric anesthesia care. This study evaluated the association between racial and ethnic concordance and satisfaction with management of pain during cesarean delivery […]
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