Authors: Wei B et al. Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, February 11, 2026. Comparing Modified Peer-Assisted and Traditional Instructor-Led Approaches in Defibrillation Training. This randomized controlled study evaluated whether a modified peer-assisted teaching approach could improve defibrillation training compared with the traditional instructor-led method used in basic life support (BLS) education for surgical residents. […]
Read MoreAuthors: Gheshlaghi N et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia 142(2):280-283, February 2026. This article discusses how pharmacokinetic model-based simulations may help guide opioid dosing decisions in pediatric patients, particularly when genetic differences influence drug metabolism and transport. Despite advances in pediatric analgesia, pain control remains inadequate for many children, with approximately one in four hospitalized pediatric […]
Read MoreAuthors: Dong Y et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia 142(2):264-273, February 2026. This prospective observational study evaluated a new phonomyography (PMG) prototype device for quantitative neuromuscular monitoring and compared it with the widely used acceleromyography device, the Train-of-Four Watch SX (TOF-Watch SX). Quantitative neuromuscular monitoring is increasingly recommended to reduce the risk of residual neuromuscular blockade […]
Read MoreHardin Medical Center (122 beds) is offering a rare CRNA-only practice where you can enjoy full autonomy and an exceptional lifestyle. • Schedule: 2 weeks on / 1 week off (17 weeks off each year)• Model: Independent CRNA practice – no anesthesiologist supervision• Case Mix: General surgery, orthopedics, endoscopy, OB/GYN (including epidurals & C-sections)• No […]
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