Why Anesthesia Experts Can Secure a Higher Percentage of Your Anesthesia Billings In my 26 years of exclusive experience in billing, I’ve learned that the key to successful billing lies in thorough education and training for the entire team. This includes both the anesthesia providers and the billing staff. The adage “garbage in, garbage out” […]
Read MoreASA Monitor January 2024, Vol. 88, 14. This entry was written by Dr. Yasmin Endlich on behalf of the AIRS Committee. Case presentation: A patient suffered from a cervical esophageal perforation caused by accidental esophageal intubation. The patient underwent an elective procedure and was intubated by a doctor who was still in training. In the […]
Read MoreAuthors: Susie Yoon, M.D., Ph.D. et al Anesthesiology December 2023. Background Mechanical power (MP), the rate of mechanical energy (ME) delivery, is a recently introduced unifying ventilator parameter consisting of tidal volume, airway pressures, and respiratory rates, which predicts pulmonary complications in several clinical contexts. However, ME has not been previously studied in the perioperative […]
Read MorePatsy Newitt – 23 hours ago Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Four anesthesia practices are suing CMS and HHS, among other parties, alleging CMS’ methodology for calculating reimbursements is illegal in its inclusion of costs associated with nonphysician practitioners. The suit, filed Dec. 18 by U.S. Anesthesia Partners of Texas, U.S. Anesthesia Partners of Florida, U.S. Anesthesia […]
Read MoreFrom Cardiac Anesthesiologist Hypernatremia and the resulting hyperosmolar state impact various bodily functions. One well-known consequence is its influence on neurological function. The occurrence of hypernatremia and subsequent hyperosmolality triggers a movement of free water from within cells to the extracellular space. This shift results in the shrinkage of brain cells, potentially leading to vascular […]
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