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Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Anthem will no longer reimburse facilities separately for moderate sedation services beginning July 1, instead bundling reimbursement into the overall procedure or facility fee, according to an April 1 policy update. The insurer said the change is consistent with CMS outpatient prospective payment system methodology and is intended to eliminate duplicate […]
Read MoreAuthor: Mónica M. Bernardo Medscape News Europe Anesthetics remain safe, but they are not universally effective. Sex, genetics, body composition, and brain function influence how anesthetics are metabolized and tolerated, so the challenge lies in tailoring those drugs to each patient’s biology. Anesthesia is one of the cornerstones of modern medicine, but its effects are […]
Read MoreAuthors: Dutton RP Anesthesia & Analgesia, 142(5):866–868, May 2026 Summary:This editorial addresses the challenge of communicating risk during the anesthesia consent process without unnecessarily increasing patient fear or anxiety. The author emphasizes that while informed consent requires disclosure of risks, the manner in which these risks are communicated can significantly influence patient perception, expectations, and […]
Read MoreAuthor: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesiology may be one of the most essential but least understood specialties in healthcare. As financial pressures mount and workforce challenges persist, leaders say outdated assumptions about anesthesia’s role are shaping decisions that could impact operating room efficiency, patient safety and access to care. Question: What do you think is […]
Read MoreAuthors: Tiongco AF et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, 2026 (Pro–Con Debate Section) This article presents a structured debate on whether opioids act as protective agents against perioperative organ injury or whether they contribute to harm. The “pro” argument emphasizes a substantial body of preclinical evidence demonstrating that opioids—particularly through δ- and κ-opioid receptor activation—can reduce […]
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Read MoreAuthor: Matías A. Loewy Medscape News Global The anesthesiology community is concerned by severe and unexpected episodes of sensitivity to volatile general anesthetics (particularly sevoflurane) in patients of Venezuelan maternal lineage — especially boys — with at least 36 cases identified since 2021 in the US, Spain, and several Latin American countries. Researchers strongly suspect […]
Read MoreAuthors: Fettiplace MR et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, 142(5):843–846, May 2026 Summary:This editorial examines the ongoing debate regarding the optimal anesthetic technique for geriatric hip fracture surgery, focusing on the apparent discrepancy between observational studies and randomized controlled trials (RCTs). While large observational datasets often suggest improved outcomes with neuraxial anesthesia, high-quality RCTs have consistently […]
Read MoreAuthors: Wilson EA et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, 142(5):829–831, May 2026 Summary:This editorial commentary explores an emerging and provocative concept in anesthesiology: whether opioids may provide organ-protective effects beyond their traditional role in analgesia. Framed around a Pro–Con debate published in the same issue, the article examines the possibility that opioids could mitigate perioperative organ […]
Read MoreInternational Anesthesia Research Society (IARS) Join us for a tactical webinar on June 9, from 4-5 pm ET, discussing continuous wireless vital sign monitoring with AI-augmented vital sign analysis. The panelists will outline how this monitoring technique may allow for early detection of complications and improve patient outcomes outside the OR, ICU and PACU and […]
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