Authors: Martin Nowak, MHA & Matthew Sherrer, MD KevinMD.com “Adapt or perish, now as ever, is nature’s inexorable imperative.” – H. G. Wells, 1945 Many anesthesia professionals will likely recall the rise and fall of the Sedasys platform. Touted as a revolutionary advancement that would one day put anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists “out of work,” the Sedasys computerized […]

Authors:  Khddam A, Rostom F, Hajeer M Cureus 16(9): e69659. September 18, 2024 Background and objectives Pediatric thoracic surgery has unique considerations due to the immaturity of the respiratory system anatomically and physiologically, which presents technical and pharmacological considerations, including the very common technique of one-lung ventilation (OLV), which causes serious complications in children. Therefore, […]

Authors: Nemoto A, Date H Cureus 16(9): e69383. September 14, 2024 Abstract Refractory neuropathic pain can be treated using opioids. We present a case of spinal cord stimulation (SCS) to ameliorate neuropathic pain and successfully stop opioid administration in a patient with median nerve injury. A woman presented with median nerve neuropathy. The intractable pain […]

Author: Patsy Newitt  Becker’s ASC Review Hospitals are increasingly looking to ASCs as procedures migrate to the outpatient setting. Not only is the cost-savings potential substantial, ASCs are also often a more preferable setting for patients and physicians. Patients look to ASCs for the convenience while physicians enjoy the autonomy and financial gains  offered. For hospitals, ASCs are a […]

We are seeking a dedicated anesthesiologist to join our all-anesthesiologist group. Our team will consist of 4 full-time providers and 1 for vacation relief, managing 3 operating rooms. Position Highlights: Zero call for 3 weeks, followed by 1 week of call without daytime work only call after 7 PM therefore you may not work the […]

We are seeking a dedicated anesthesia care team to join our new anesthesia care team contract at Riverview Regional Medical Center.  Gadsden is a town of over 100,000 people that is located 1 hour from Birmingham AL and 2 hours from Atlanta GA. Position Highlights: Anesthesiologist call is 1:3 Competitive salary of $500,000 plus benefits. […]

Authors: Youlei Li, M.D. et al  Anesthesiology November 2024, Vol. 141, 971–972. Large hiatal hernias can have significant implications for perioperative management. The accompanying images display a large hiatal hernia compressing the heart (fig. 1A) and inferior vena cava (fig. 1B). Hiatal hernias are not uncommon, especially in elderly patients. Approximately 25% of people over the […]

Authors: Kadadi S, Gadkari C, Pundkar A Cureus 16(9): e69543. September 16, 2024 Abstract Background: Airway assessment plays an important part in airway management. Over the years, ultrasound has emerged as an alternative modality for airway assessment. We aim to assess the accuracy of clinical parameters, ultrasonographic upper airway parameters, and laryngoscopic grade, using the Cormack-Lehane […]

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review ASCs continue to face significant challenges securing anesthesia providers due to declining reimbursements and growing shortages. Many centers are being forced to rethink their anesthesia models as competition increases, making it harder to retain anesthesiologists. As reimbursements rapidly decline, some ASCs are being asked by their contracted anesthesia groups for […]

We are seeking a dedicated anesthesiologist to join our all-anesthesiologist group. Our team will consist of 4 full-time providers and 1 for vacation relief, managing 3 operating rooms. Position Highlights: Zero call for 3 weeks, followed by 1 week of call without daytime work only call after 7 PM therefore you may not work the […]