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Authors: Reme SE et al. Anesthesiology. November 07, 2025. DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005821 Summary:This randomized clinical trial evaluated whether a brief session of preoperative hypnosis provides greater benefit than preoperative mindfulness in reducing postoperative symptoms after breast cancer surgery. Postoperative pain, fatigue, nausea, discomfort, and emotional distress are common after breast surgery and have meaningful effects on […]
Read MoreAuthors: Tokita H et al. Anesthesiology. November 10, 2025. DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005842 Summary:This single-center, cluster-randomized trial evaluated whether adding PECS I (interpectoral) blocks to either paravertebral blocks or serratus anterior plane blocks improves postoperative analgesia after bilateral mastectomy with immediate expander reconstruction. Paravertebral block alone is a widely accepted technique for breast surgery, but the relative […]
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 MoreAuthors: Zelber-Sagi S et al. Anesthesiology. November 05, 2025. DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005830 Summary:This large multicenter retrospective cohort study examined whether the Fibrosis-4 (FIB-4) liver fibrosis score, a simple and widely used noninvasive index, is associated with postoperative mortality and complications among surgical patients without known liver disease. Data were derived from the MPOG (Multicenter Perioperative Outcomes […]
Read MoreAuthors: Kulesus K et al. Anesthesiology. November 10, 2025. Summary:This Letter to the Editor comments on a recently published Anesthesiology article regarding the historical credit given to William T. G. Morton for the first successful public demonstration of ether anesthesia. The authors emphasize that Morton was not the first to use ether for surgical anesthesia. […]
Read MoreA recent letter in Anesthesiology written by Brodsky JD sets the record straight on a surprisingly common misconception in anesthesia history: who actually used ether first? Most of us were taught that William T. G. Morton earned the title of the “father of anesthesia” after his famous 1846 public demonstration of ether at Massachusetts General […]
Read MoreAuthor: Kelly Gooch Becker’s Hospital Review West Virginia topped WalletHub’s 2025 ranking of the most overweight and obese states in the U.S., published Nov. 4, while Colorado is the healthiest-weight state. The personal finance website compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across three dimensions: obesity and overweight, health consequences, and food and fitness. WalletHub evaluated […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review While the CMS and Justice Department have shown minimal activity around the Stark law since 2023, the law remains a significant compliance concern for healthcare providers, The National Law Review reported Nov. 11 Here are nine things to know from the report: 1. No major regulatory changes have been issued in the […]
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 ASC Review Facing an ongoing staffing crisis and declining reimbursement rates, the recruitment, retention and financial management of anesthesia providers and their services persist as a top concern among ASC leaders. Leaders have turned to a wide range of strategies to attract high-level anesthesia providers, including both monetary and non-monetary benefits. However, for some leaders, the anesthesia staffing […]
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