Authors: Conrad D et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, 142(5):857–865, May 2026 This randomized controlled trial evaluates whether a fully ultrasound-guided microconvex in-plane subclavian puncture (MISP) technique improves outcomes compared with a traditional landmark approach preceded by ultrasound prescan. Subclavian central venous catheterization remains a common procedure but carries risks such as arterial puncture and pneumothorax, […]
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Read MoreAuthors: Schober P et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, 142(5):901–908, May 2026 This article explores the ethical challenges of conducting research in emergency and critical care settings, particularly involving unconscious patients who are unable to provide informed consent. It frames the dilemma through two foundational ethical theories—utilitarianism and Kant’s categorical imperative—and connects these philosophical frameworks to […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Anthem will no longer reimburse facilities separately for moderate sedation services beginning July 1, instead bundling reimbursement into the overall procedure or facility fee, according to an April 1 policy update. The insurer said the change is consistent with CMS outpatient prospective payment system methodology and is intended to eliminate duplicate […]
Read MoreAuthor: Mónica M. Bernardo Medscape News Europe Anesthetics remain safe, but they are not universally effective. Sex, genetics, body composition, and brain function influence how anesthetics are metabolized and tolerated, so the challenge lies in tailoring those drugs to each patient’s biology. Anesthesia is one of the cornerstones of modern medicine, but its effects are […]
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