Authors: Naiki H et al. Cureus, 17(6): e86591, June 2025 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.86591 SummaryThis case report describes acute respiratory failure and severe hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis resulting from excessive intravascular absorption of normal saline during hysteroscopic myomectomy. Although isotonic saline is widely considered safer than hypotonic distension media, this case illustrates that large-volume absorption can still lead […]
Read MoreAuthors: Hogan A et al. Cureus, Volume 18, Issue 1, Article e101769, January 2026. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.101769. SummaryThis quality improvement/service evaluation project addressed a high-risk moment in trauma anesthesia: induction for “code red” patients (hemodynamically unstable with ongoing hemorrhage) who are vulnerable to cardiovascular collapse, particularly when managed by trainees who may be less familiar with […]
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 MoreAuthor: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesia staffing challenges are moving from a persistent operational headache to a defining structural force for ASCs. As workforce shortages persist, labor costs rise and reimbursement pressures intensify, ASC leaders are rethinking clinical models, partnerships and growth strategies to maintain access, efficiency and financial stability. Anesthesia workforce strain isn’t […]
Read MoreAuthors: Pereira F et al. Cureus, 18(1): e101604, January 2026 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.101604 SummaryThis case report describes the anesthetic management of the first fully robotic simultaneous living donor liver transplant (LDLT) performed in Europe. The procedure involved two parallel operations conducted in adjacent operating rooms using dual robotic platforms: a robotic right hepatectomy in a healthy […]
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