Authors Errachki M et al Cureus 18(10): e118061. doi:10.7759/cureus.118061 Abstract Pneumocephalus, the accumulation of air within the intracranial compartments, most commonly follows head trauma with a skull-base or paranasal sinus fracture. When air continues to accumulate through a persistent osteodural defect and produces mass effect with clinical deterioration, it becomes tension pneumocephalus, a neurosurgical emergency. […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review The U.S. is projected to be short 6,300 anesthesiologists by 2036 and 12,500 CRNAs by 2033, according to a 2025 Medicus Healthcare Solutions white paper, and the strain is not spread evenly. Here are five groups absorbing much of the pressure: 1. Rural hospitals. Rural facilities spread fixed anesthesia costs […]
Read MoreAuthors Daniel Toker et al British Journal of Anaesthesia Background The mechanisms by which anaesthetics alter neurophysiological states remain poorly understood. Although some hypotheses emphasise thalamic suppression, others propose that cortical (Cx) circuits alone, comprising interconnected excitatory and inhibitory neurones expressing gamma-aminobutyric acid type A (GABAA) receptors, are sufficient for anaesthetic-induced neural dynamics. Methods We […]
Read MoreAt some point, a career decision becomes a life decision. This opportunity offers $500,000 in annual compensation, paid malpractice, a 1:4 call schedule, the opportunity to continue doing your own cases, and a bread-and-butter with OB practice without hearts, heads, or major trauma. But the real difference begins when the workday ends. You are in […]
Read MoreAuthors: Goyal M et al Cureus 18(10): e118126. doi:10.7759/cureus.118126 Abstract Electrical storm following myocardial infarction (MI) can be difficult to control when antiarrhythmic drugs and cardioversion fail. We describe a 53-year-old man with hypertension and previously undiagnosed diabetes who presented with an inferolateral ST-segment elevation MI caused by total occlusion of the proximal left circumflex […]
Read MoreAuthors: Khan A et al Cureus 18(10): e118609. doi:10.7759/cureus.118609 Abstract A 34-year-old man was admitted with fever, cough, chest pain, headache, and acute confusion, raising an initial suspicion of meningoencephalitis. However, two sets of blood cultures obtained before empirical antibiotic therapy grew methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA), and an electrocardiogram showed complete heart block. His condition deteriorated […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review As higher-acuity procedures continue to migrate to ASCs, anesthesia groups are being asked to support more complex care while navigating persistent workforce and financial pressures. For Gary John Mullen, MD, CEO of Raleigh, N.C.-based Sovereign Anesthesiology Partners, the answer is not necessarily changing the anesthesia care-team model. Instead, it means […]
Read MoreAuthors Pingping Wang et al Anaesthesia Perioperative medicine and pain Association of Anaesthetist Great Britain & Ireland 02 October 2026 Introduction Intra-operative hypotension is common during general anaesthesia, but its association with postoperative pneumonia remains uncertain, partly because hypotension has been defined using different thresholds. We evaluated whether absolute thresholds or relative reductions from baseline […]
Read MoreAuthors Caitlin McCormick et al BMJ Journals Regional anesthesia and acute pain Background Regional anesthesia (RA) is increasingly used due to its safety and effectiveness in reducing postoperative pain and opioid use. As in other areas of clinical research, transparent and consistent outcome reporting is important for interpreting trial evidence. This study assessed the extent […]
Read MoreAnesthesia Experts is recruiting a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist for a private anesthesia practice in Savannah TN. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CRNA seeking a highly desirable schedule, excellent compensation, and the ability to practice independently as part of a three-CRNA anesthesia team. Position Highlights • Excellent salary • Malpractice insurance provided, […]
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