Authors: Adelmann, Dieter et al. Anesthesiology, September 18, 2025. DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005759 This multicenter observational study validated the newly FDA-cleared TEG® 6s Global Hemostasis – Heparin Neutralization cartridge for use in patients receiving unfractionated heparin during cardiovascular surgeries and procedures. The cartridge integrates heparinase to neutralize heparin’s anticoagulant effects, enabling accurate viscoelastic testing under heparinized conditions—a […]
Read MoreAuthor: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review As private equity-backed anesthesia companies expand and large groups secure more hospital and ASC contracts, independent practices face growing pressure. Many are pushing back with strategies designed to protect autonomy, strengthen negotiating power and preserve their role in the market. Here are five ways independents are resisting consolidation: Forming alliances […]
Read MoreIf you’re an anesthesiologist searching for a balanced lifestyle and rewarding work, you’ll want to check out this opportunity. Our all-anesthesiologist group is seeking a dedicated team member to join our collaborative practice. Position Highlights: Zero Call for 3 Weeks: Enjoy three weeks of no call duty, followed by one week of call. Even during […]
Read MoreHardin Medical Center (122 beds) is offering a rare CRNA-only practice with full autonomy and an unbeatable lifestyle. • Schedule: 2 weeks on / 1 week off (17 weeks off annually)• Model: Independent CRNA practice – no anesthesiologist supervision• Case Mix: General surgery, ortho, endo, OB/GYN (epidurals & C-sections)• No Complex Cases: No hearts, no […]
Read MoreAuthors: Sisignano, Marco et al. Anesthesiology, September 18, 2025. DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005579 This comprehensive review explores the pharmacology, mechanisms of action, and clinical applications of topical analgesics—agents that deliver localized pain relief with minimal systemic side effects. These formulations are particularly useful when oral administration is impractical due to gastrointestinal issues or when pain is localized, […]
Read MoreAuthor: Zhou, Li et al. Anesthesiology ():10.1097/ALN.0000000000005770, September 25, 2025. doi:10.1097/ALN.0000000000005770 This large multicenter, randomized, double-blind trial tested whether Bispectral Index (BIS) monitoring improves long-term outcomes in older adults undergoing elective non-cardiac surgery. The study included 6,982 patients aged 65 years or older across 21 hospitals in China. Patients were randomized to BIS-guided anesthesia (maintaining […]
Read MoreAuthor: Sunder, Rani A. et al. Anesthesiology ():10.1097/ALN.0000000000005775, September 29, 2025. doi:10.1097/ALN.0000000000005775 This study evaluated the pharmacokinetics of ropivacaine and its metabolite PPX in children receiving lumbar plexus blocks. Twenty patients aged 4–18 years underwent hip or femur surgery with a 2 mg/kg bolus of 0.2% ropivacaine followed by a 0.4 mg/kg/h infusion. Blood sampling […]
Read MoreAuthor: Kantheti HS et al. Anesthesiology, September 12, 2025. doi:10.1097/ALN.0000000000005750 This study analyzed perioperative clinical trials registered in ClinicalTrials.gov between 2008 and 2022, comparing anesthesiology-related studies with non-anesthesiology trials. Of nearly 281,000 trials, only 6,602 (2.4%) were anesthesia-related. Encouragingly, the proportion of anesthesiology trials increased from 1.5% in 2008 to 2.7% in 2022 (p<0.001). Anesthesiology […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Here are four recent milestones, updates or moves by certified registered nurse anesthetists groups or programs in the last month, as reported by Becker’s: 1. Sacramento, Calif.-based UC Davis Health is training UC Davis Fire Department personnel on the “i-gel,” an advanced airway device. CRNAs at UC Davis led the training, which […]
Read MoreIf you’re an anesthesiologist searching for a balanced lifestyle and rewarding work, you’ll want to check out this opportunity. Our all-anesthesiologist group is seeking a dedicated team member to join our collaborative practice. Position Highlights: Zero Call for 3 Weeks: Enjoy three weeks of no call duty, followed by one week of call. Even during […]
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