Author: A. LN, et al. Cureus, April 2026 Postoperative ileus is a frequent complication following abdominal surgery. Delayed gastrointestinal recovery can cause abdominal distention, discomfort, nausea, vomiting, delayed oral intake, and prolonged hospitalization. Chewing gum has been proposed as a simple form of “sham feeding.” Although the patient does not swallow food, chewing stimulates cephalic-vagal […]
Read MoreAuthor: Matthew Clanfield, et al. Journal of Clinical Anesthesia, 2026 Large language models are increasingly being used by physicians and trainees to obtain rapid clinical and procedural information. This study evaluated whether three commonly used artificial intelligence systems could provide safe, accurate, and useful troubleshooting advice to anesthesia trainees performing regional nerve blocks. The investigators […]
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 MoreAuthor: Thomas Vingerhoets, et al. Cureus, May 28, 2026 Postoperative pain after total knee arthroplasty can delay mobilization, increase opioid requirements, and slow functional recovery. Although intravenous dexamethasone is commonly incorporated into multimodal analgesia, the effectiveness and safety of extending corticosteroid treatment with an oral postoperative regimen remain uncertain. This systematic review evaluated oral corticosteroids […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Many anesthesia departments and ASCs facing staffing shortages have turned toward cheaper labor as a solution. Jarrett Heard, MD, associate professor of clinical anesthesiology and medical director of perioperative services at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, thinks that framing misses the actual lever available to the specialty. “I really […]
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