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Here are 3 meaningful malpractice/tort law changes going into 2026 that actually matter for physicians and anesthesia groups (not fluff): 1. New Mexico – Major malpractice reform (HB 99 + related bills) New Mexico passed a 2026 malpractice reform package (HB 99) aimed at stabilizing the physician market. Key changes: Caps and limits on damages […]
Read MoreAuthors: Ilfeld BM et al. Anesthesiology, March 23, 2026, 10.1097/ALN.0000000000006059 Summary This small in vivo descriptive study examined a key practical issue in cryoneurolysis: whether tissue surrounding a cryoprobe actually reaches the therapeutic temperature range required for effective and reversible nerve ablation. While the cryoprobe’s returning argon gas reaches extremely low temperatures (often below -80°C), […]
Read MoreAuthor: Elise Reuter Medtechdive Dive Brief: Medtronic said Tuesday that it has struck a distribution agreement for a back pain treatment made by Merit Medical. The agreement is focused on a basivertebral nerve ablation system to target chronic vertebrogenic lower back pain, a type of low back pain caused by damage to the vertebral endplates. Medtronic plans […]
Read MoreAuthor: Cameron Cortigiano Becker’s ASC Review Organizational issues such as missing equipment, heavy workloads and anesthesia-related delays were among factors surgeons said negatively affect relationships with anesthesiologists, according to a recent study published in Cureus. Differences between surgeons’ and anesthesiologists’ clinical priorities, organizational hurdles and hierarchical dynamics can often lead to relational challenges between physicians. The cross-sectional […]
Read MoreAuthors: Guan X et al. Anesthesiology, March 19, 2026, 10.1097/ALN.0000000000006047 Summary This multicenter, randomized, phase 3 non-inferiority trial compared remimazolam tosylate—a short-acting benzodiazepine—to propofol for sedation of postoperative mechanically ventilated ICU patients. The study enrolled 211 patients, almost all postoperative, requiring at least 6 hours of sedation with a target RASS of -2 to +1. […]
Read MoreAuthors: Florian J et al. Anesthesiology, March 2026, 10.1097/ALN.0000000000006043 Summary This randomized, double-blind, 3-period crossover trial looked at whether chronic SSRI therapy changes ventilatory response to hypercapnia, either by itself or when combined with oxycodone. Healthy volunteers received paroxetine, escitalopram, and placebo in separate treatment periods, with oxycodone 10 mg added on study days 6, […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review From the persistence of opioid dependency in patients post-procedure to workforce strain and decline, there are a number of trends putting increased pressure on anesthesiologists and their teams. Here are three recent studies scaring anesthesiologists: 1. A growing number of patients undergoing major surgery are receiving medication for opioid use […]
Read MoreAuthor: Alexis Pellek MedCentral News Congratulations to the class of 2026 – Match Day is here! Soon-to-be medical school graduates around the country simultaneously opened their envelopes today to reveal where they would spend their residency for the next several years. This year broke records as the largest Match Day in history. Match Day is the culmination […]
Read MoreAuthors: Delaporte A et al. Anesthesiology Open 1(1): e0007, January 2026 SummaryCannabis use is increasing among older adults, particularly in regions where medical or recreational use is legal. Despite this trend, the perioperative implications of cannabis exposure remain poorly understood. Because cannabinoids interact with neural pathways involved in arousal, attention, and memory, investigators have hypothesized […]
Read MoreAuthors: Heidegger T et al. Anesthesiology Open 1(1): e0011, January 2026. 10.1097/ao9.0000000000000011 SummaryFlexible bronchoscope–guided tracheal intubation remains the gold standard for managing anticipated difficult airways. Despite its importance and inclusion in major airway management guidelines such as those from the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the technique is underused in clinical practice. Surveys consistently show that […]
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