Authors: Tomobi O et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, February 3, 2026, 10.1213/ANE.0000000000007919 This mixed-methods observational study examined empathy in anesthesiology trainees during pre-anesthesia encounters using validated instruments from three perspectives: trainee self-assessment, patient ratings, and external physician observer assessment. Twenty-four trainees were observed across 151 pre-anesthesia patient encounters (minimum five per trainee). The study incorporated: […]
Read MoreBurnout or time away in pain, ICU, or administration doesn’t erase your anesthesia training—it just requires a structured path back. For many physicians, it simply means you stepped away to regroup. We work with anesthesiologists every day who want to return to clinical anesthesia after time away in: administration or leadership roles pain medicine critical […]
Read MoreHardin 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: Haas TE et al. European Journal of Anaesthesiology 43(3): 207–216, March 2026, This prospective, randomized pilot trial evaluated whether allowing low-risk adult surgical patients to drink clear fluids until being called to the operating room improves patient-centered outcomes compared with standard 2-hour fasting recommendations. Background Although guidelines permit clear liquids up to 2 hours […]
Read MoreAuthors: Shiwach R et al. JAMA Network Open, December 17, 2025 This multicenter, randomized, double-blind trial compared 100-mg versus 300-mg monthly maintenance dosing of extended-release buprenorphine in adults with high-risk opioid use disorder (OUD), many of whom were using fentanyl. Background Highly potent synthetic opioids such as fentanyl now dominate the North American opioid supply. […]
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