Authors: Obert DP et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia. 142(1):32–40, January 2026. SummaryThis study evaluated whether commonly used processed EEG indices can distinguish between specific electroencephalographic emergence trajectories that have previously been associated with postoperative neurocognitive disorders (PNDs). Earlier work identified three distinct emergence patterns: a favorable reference trajectory characterized by gradual progression from delta-dominant slow-wave […]
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 […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesia reimbursement is declining across the board, and providers say the financial strain is becoming unsustainable. Anesthesia reimbursements are taking a huge toll on providers. The average anesthesia reimbursement rate in 2023 was $21.88 per unit, a 5.5% decline from 2019, according to Coronis Health. Similarly, Medicare reimbursement fell from $22.27 per unit in […]
Read MoreAuthors: Mansour A et al. Anesthesiology. January 13, 2026. SummaryThis multicenter observational study examined the incidence, risk factors, and clinical consequences of severe postoperative bleeding following adult heart transplantation. Although bleeding is a well-recognized complication in cardiac surgery, data specific to heart transplantation have been limited. The authors sought to better define the burden of […]
Read MoreAuthors: Garcia-Marcinkiewicz AG et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia 131(2):469–479, August 2020 SummaryThis retrospective analysis from the Pediatric Difficult Intubation (PeDI) Registry evaluated the association between ventilation technique, use of neuromuscular blocking drugs (NMBDs), and peri-intubation complications in children with anticipated difficult airways. Data were analyzed from 1,289 difficult intubations recorded between 2012 and 2016 across […]
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