Authors: Salib M et al. SourceCureus 17(11): e97114. November 17, 2025. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.97114 SummaryThis review explores whether regional anesthesia can reduce cancer recurrence after surgery. The idea is biologically plausible: regional techniques blunt the stress response, reduce catecholamines and cortisol, limit opioid use, and may preserve immune function, especially natural killer cell activity. Local anesthetics […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review About a year ago, the Eastern Orange Ambulatory Surgery Center in Cornwall, N.Y., flipped the traditional anesthesia payment model on its head. Instead of the facility paying anesthesia stipends, surgeons are now required to pay a fee if they fail to meet the minimum number of cases for their assigned operating block. […]
Read MoreAuthor: Cameron Cortigiano Becker’s ASC Review The daily tasks and routines of running an anesthesia practice are now becoming a full-time job on its own outside of the operating room, according to physicians. From shifting cases between different operating rooms and sites, cross-training staff to fix problems when they arise and ensuring that every procedure […]
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: Kim H et al. Anesthesiology, November 25, 2025. DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005811 SummaryThis pharmacokinetic study evaluated how extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) flow rate affects the clearance and systemic exposure of midazolam in critically ill adults receiving venoarterial ECMO. Midazolam is widely used for sedation in ECMO patients, but ECMO circuits can sequester drug, alter distribution, and […]
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