Authors: Noutsios D et al. Canadian Journal of Anesthesia December 2025. SummaryThis historical cohort study evaluated adherence to the 2016 Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS) guidelines for perioperative cardiac risk assessment in patients undergoing elective noncardiac surgery at a Canadian quaternary care center. The CCS guidelines emphasize the use of cardiac biomarkers, particularly preoperative B-type natriuretic […]
Read MoreAuthors: Pandit S et al. A & A Practice. 19(11):e02075, November 2025. DOI: 10.1213/XAA.0000000000002075 SummaryThis randomized controlled trial evaluated whether an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol improves perioperative outcomes compared with conventional care in patients undergoing craniotomy for anterior circulation intracranial aneurysms. Although ERAS pathways are well established in other surgical domains, their role […]
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: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASCVReview Here are 22 leadership moves in anesthesia that have taken place since Jan. 1, 2025, as reported by Becker’s: 1. C. David Mintz, MD, PhD, has been named chair of anesthesiology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and chief of anesthesiology at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, effective […]
Read MoreAuthors: Duffy CC et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia. 141(6):1237–1244, December 2025. SummaryThis systematic review examined perioperative postoperative care transition (handoff) interventions, focusing specifically on how handoff protocols and checklists are implemented and whether they improve clinical outcomes. The authors highlight that handoffs are a high-risk period for communication failures and loss of critical patient information, […]
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