Hardin 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 MoreAuthors: Zhu Y. et al. Anesthesiology, October 14, 2025. DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005800 This randomized controlled trial investigated whether S-ketamine reduces postoperative delirium (POD) in elderly patients undergoing total hip or knee arthroplasty under neuraxial anesthesia—avoiding the potential confounding effects of general anesthesia on ketamine’s neuroprotective properties. Conducted at a high-volume arthroplasty center with rigorous perioperative standardization, […]
Read MoreAuthors: Zhou L. et al. Anesthesiology, September 25, 2025. DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005770 This large randomized multicenter trial investigated whether Bispectral Index (BIS)–guided anesthesia improves postoperative outcomes in older adults undergoing elective noncardiac surgery. Although BIS monitoring has been recommended in several perioperative guidelines to help maintain optimal anesthetic depth and potentially reduce complications, strong evidence supporting […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review While anesthesiologists play a vital role in ASC operations, they are rarely at the helm. Christina Menor, MD, president of the California Society of Anesthesiologists, joined Becker’s to discuss the barriers keeping anesthesiologists out of leadership roles in ASCs, and how their expertise could drive efficiency, safety and patient satisfaction. Editor’s […]
Read MoreAuthors: Lauren Crosby Zawierucha, MD, MSc; Emily Naoum, MD; May C. M. Pian-Smith, MD, MS Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Vo; 40 No 3 Oct 2025 Summary:Over four decades, obstetric anesthesia safety has markedly improved through advances in monitoring, airway management, neuraxial techniques, and multidisciplinary care. Ongoing challenges include maternal morbidity disparities, hemorrhage, hypertension, and the […]
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