Authors: Gregory C. Miller et al Pediatric Anesthesia June 2026 Background Tonsillectomy is one of the most frequently performed pediatric surgeries; however, little evidence guides the choice of intraoperative opioids in a population at an elevated risk for perioperative respiratory complications. This study tested the hypothesis that fewer children who received hydromorphone during tonsillectomy would […]
Read MoreAuthors: Febina Padiyath et al Pediatric Anesthesia May 2026 Background Patients undergoing palatoplasty experience perioperative adverse events. Identifying risk factors for perioperative adverse events and escalation of care may improve outcomes. Methods Pediatric patients undergoing primary palatoplasty were included in this retrospective observational study performed at two academic children’s hospitals from 2014 to 2020. Results […]
Read MoreAuthors: Vanessa A. Olbrecht, Lynn D. Martin Pediatric Anesthesia June 2026 Introduction Pediatric ambulatory anesthesia has rapidly evolved as the predominant model for surgical care in the United States, yet variability in practice standards and outcomes persists. This final installment of a four-part series addresses the gaps that remain between research and real-world practice, highlighting the […]
Read MoreNashville Anesthesia Professionals blog Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) remains one of the most common complications after general anesthesia and continues to be a significant source of patient discomfort and delayed recovery. Olanzapine, an atypical antipsychotic, has gained interest in the OR setting because it provides antiemetic activity that complements commonly used medications, such as […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review As anesthesia shortages and rising costs push ASCs to rethink how they staff operating rooms, many leaders are weighing a fundamental choice: bring anesthesia in-house or outsource it to a third-party group. Brian Cohen, MD, administrative chief of Miami Anesthesia Services, said the bigger mistake may be treating that choice […]
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