Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review While the projected shortage of 6,300 anesthesiologists by 2036 may seem far off, its impact is already emerging. Financial pressures, staffing challenges and shifting care models are reshaping how surgical care is delivered, and anesthesia leaders warn that the next five years could bring significant and lasting change. Here are five […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review The ASC industry has seen a slew of regulatory changes and a significant deal activity in the last several months, from CMS’ recently proposed rules for 2026 to the continued growth of industry giants like Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International. Steve Hockert, chief development officer of Oklahoma City-based Solara Surgical Partners, recently joined Becker’s to […]
Read MoreAuthors: Graydon C, et al. Anesthesiology 143(2): 275-286, August 2025. doi:10.1097/ALN.0000000000005503 This study developed and validated the Pediatric Scale for Quality of Recovery (PedSQoR), a tool designed to measure physical, emotional, and psychological recovery in children after surgery and anesthesia. Using a mixed-methods approach, the authors combined a literature review of 41 instruments (216 questions) […]
Read MoreAuthor: Dai, Wenjing et al. Anesthesiology. August 2025. doi:10.1097/ALN.0000000000005715 This experimental study investigated the effects of pregabalin and morphine on sleep architecture and circadian rhythms in mice with neuropathic pain induced by spared nerve injury (SNI). Male and female mice were monitored continuously using EEG, EMG, locomotion, and body temperature recordings. After baseline assessment and […]
Read MoreAuthor: Miao, T. et al. Canadian Journal of Anesthesia. 2025. This single-centre historical cohort study examined the safety of nonselective NSAID use following cardiac surgery in 431 adult patients. Within 7 days of NSAID exposure, 12% developed acute kidney injury (AKI), 1% experienced major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), and 3% had major bleeding. Despite these […]
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