AUTHORS: Tong J. Gan et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 143(3):p 497-513, September 2026. Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a common adverse event after surgery and anesthesia. Optimal management of PONV requires a multidisciplinary approach, with evidence-based care and appropriate institutional infrastructure.1 The Fifth Consensus Guidelines brought together an international, multidisciplinary panel of experts to […]
Read MoreAuthors: Christine H. et al A&A Practice 20(7):p e02238, July 2026. BACKGROUND: Epidural analgesia is the gold standard for postoperative pain therapy following laparotomies. However, its appropriateness for pain management after laparoscopic abdominal surgeries remains uncertain. METHODS: This systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was conducted according to the guidelines of the […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesia coverage is turning into the most expensive line item on many ASCs’ books, and the real cost rarely shows up in the contract’s headline number. The share of ASCs paying anesthesia stipends jumped from 28% in 2024 to 44% in 2025, a 57% increase in one year, according to […]
Read MoreAuthors: Siyi Zhou et al Pediatric Anesthesia September 2026 Background Procedural sedation is often essential for children undergoing imaging examinations. Whether the wavelet index (WLI) could outperform Ramsay Sedation Score (RS) in assessing sedation depth and identifying children at risk of MRI sedation failure was unknown. Methods This prospective, single-blind study was performed at a […]
Read MoreAt some point, a career decision becomes a life decision. This opportunity offers $500,000 in annual compensation, paid malpractice, a 1:4 call schedule, the opportunity to continue doing your own cases, and a bread-and-butter with OB practice without hearts, heads, or major trauma. But the real difference begins when the workday ends. You are in […]
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