Author: Zhu Guan, et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia. 2026;143(1):43–58. Older patients with sepsis experience greater organ injury and mortality, but the biological mechanisms responsible for this increased vulnerability remain incompletely understood. This study examined whether aging impairs macrophage clearance of neutrophil extracellular traps, or NETs, resulting in greater inflammation and liver injury during sepsis. Study […]
Read MoreAuthor: Jordan Francke, MD, MPH IARS 2026 Annual Meeting coverage Academic success in anesthesiology depends less on simply holding a faculty or residency position and more on how individuals approach learning, mentorship, preparation, and professional growth. During the 2026 IARS and SOCCA Annual Meeting, academic leaders used humor and reverse advice to describe the behaviors […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesia coverage has quietly moved from a scheduling detail to a strategic question, one that ASC administrators, surgeons, and anesthesiologists say will define which surgery centers grow and which ones stall over the next five years. From stipends becoming standard to CRNA reliance accelerating, 24 ASC leaders, administrators and physician […]
Read MoreAnesthesia Experts and Carlsbad Anesthesia Services, LLC are seeking a full-time anesthesiologist to join our established anesthesia team at Carlsbad Medical Center in Carlsbad, New Mexico. This is an exceptional opportunity for an anesthesiologist seeking excellent compensation, a predictable schedule, manageable cases, and a true work-life balance. Because Carlsbad is located in a New Mexico […]
Read MoreCardiac Anesthesiologist blog Introduction While assessing the Ejection Fraction (EF) provides a percentage-based view of heart function, Cardiac Output (CO) measures the actual volume of blood delivered to the tissues per minute. For anesthesiologists and intensivists, CO is a critical parameter for differentiating shock states and monitoring the response to fluids or inotropes. The Mathematical Foundation The […]
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