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Effect of Midazolam on Postoperative Delirium: CommentLetter to the Editor Summary Authors: Christy Khoudrietchan et al. Source: Anesthesiology. January 2026 issue. Summary:This Letter to the Editor responds to Li et al.’s study evaluating whether intraoperative midazolam increases postoperative delirium in elderly surgical patients. The authors commend the original investigators but raise several methodological concerns that […]
Read MoreAuthors: Tong C et al. Anesthesiology, November 11, 2025 DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005846 SummaryThis randomized controlled study evaluated the effectiveness of an ultrasound-guided external oblique intercostal (EOI) plane block for analgesia after open hepatectomy. Seventy adult patients at Zhongshan Hospital were randomized to receive either an EOI block using 30 ml of 0.375% ropivacaine or a saline […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Here are 10 statistics illustrating the state of anesthesiologist compensation in 2025, as reported by Becker’s: 1. As of July, the average total salary for anesthesiologists is $444,468, according to new data from Marit Health, a salary transparency platform for physicians and advanced practice providers. 2. The average base salary for anesthesiologists […]
Read MoreAuthors: Jessica Oswald, MD, MPH et al MedCentral Created in collaboration with the American Academy of Pain Medicine. A clinical practice guideline for the Assessment and Treatment of Acute Low Back Pain is being developed by a multidisciplinary guideline development group (GDG), including the American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM). The draft guideline features recommendations based on […]
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: Khoudrietchan C et al. Anesthesiology. January 2026. Summary:This Letter to the Editor comments on Li et al.’s recent study evaluating whether intraoperative midazolam increases postoperative delirium in elderly patients. The authors commend the investigators for addressing an important clinical question using a multicenter cohort but raise several methodological concerns that may limit interpretation of […]
Read MoreAuthor: Ariana Portalatin Becker’s ASC Review Here are 10 trends and statistics showcasing how the anesthesia field is evolving: 1. Only 9% of ASC leaders said they plan to staff anesthesia through a traditional employment agreement in 2026. Forty-four percent said they expected to use an independent contractor with a stipend model in 2026, while 36% expect […]
Read MoreAuthors: Huang R et al. Journal of Clinical Anesthesia, 2025 DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2025.112049 SummaryThis multicenter retrospective cohort study examined whether extreme temperature events—either heat waves or cold spells—affect the risk of intraoperative hypotension (IOH) in patients undergoing major surgery. The dataset included 276,515 patients treated between 2015 and 2023 at three large academic centers. Temperature extremes […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review A recently proposed Medicare Administrative Contractors policy aims to restrict coverage for peripheral nerve blocks and related procedures used to treat chronic pain, but anesthesiologists and pain medicine physicians are concerned about potential consequences of the policy. Under the proposed policies, coverage would be limited to radiofrequency neurolysis for trigeminal neuralgia, up […]
Read MoreAuthors: Jew M et al. BMJ Journals Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine SummaryThis technical report and case series describes the use of ultrasound-guided, percutaneous cryoneurolysis of the intercostal nerves as an analgesic strategy for high-risk patients with traumatic rib fractures. Rib fractures in medically fragile patients often lead to severe pain, impaired ventilation, increased pulmonary […]
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