Burnout or time away in pain, ICU, or administration doesn’t erase your anesthesia training—it just requires a structured path back. For many physicians, it simply means you stepped away to regroup. We work with anesthesiologists every day who want to return to clinical anesthesia after time away in: administration or leadership roles pain medicine critical […]
Read MoreAuthors: Berger AA et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, February 10, 2026, 10.1213/ANE.0000000000007982 This 10-year single-center retrospective cohort study evaluated whether the injected volume during epidural blood patch (EBP) affects treatment success in obstetric post-dural-puncture headache (PDPH). Although EBP is widely accepted as the most effective treatment for PDPH, volume targets remain debated—particularly beyond 20 mL. […]
Read MoreAuthor: Weinberg L A & A Practice 20(1): e02142, January 2026, 10.1213/XAA.0000000000002142 This point-of-view essay reflects on ethical leadership in medicine, arguing that departments should respond to ethical misjudgments with the same structured curiosity and compassion applied to clinical errors. The author writes from experience as both a department director and chair of a hospital […]
Read MoreMedscape Medical News High-THC cannabis products were associated with small reductions in chronic pain severity but with higher rates of adverse events, according to an updated systematic review published December 23, 2025, in Annals of Internal Medicine. OverviewThe review included 25 placebo-controlled randomized trials (2303 participants), most with neuropathic pain. Trial duration ranged from 4–16 […]
Read MoreAuthors: Pereira S Anesthesia & Analgesia, 2026 (Letter to the Editor) This Letter to the Editor proposes a cause-based classification system for intraoperative adverse events (IAEs) to complement existing severity-based frameworks such as ClassIntra. Current Context ClassIntra provides a validated severity grading scale from 0 (no deviation from intraoperative course) to V (death), focusing on […]
Read MoreMedCentral News Columbia University Irving Medical Center Researchers at Columbia University have found that accidental drug overdose, homicide, and suicide are the leading causes of death among pregnant and postpartum women. The findings were published in the New England Journal of Medicine. “Overdose and violence are not typically on our radar when it comes to thinking about approaches to reducing maternal morbidity and mortality, but these events are far […]
Read MoreBurnout or time away in pain, ICU, or administration doesn’t erase your anesthesia training—it just requires a structured path back. For many physicians, it simply means you stepped away to regroup. We work with anesthesiologists every day who want to return to clinical anesthesia after time away in: administration or leadership roles pain medicine critical […]
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: Mendez NV et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, January 26, 2026 This single-center retrospective cohort study examined the independent contribution of severe acute kidney injury (AKI) within 72 hours of liver transplantation to the subsequent development of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and long-term mortality. Background AKI is common following liver transplant and is associated with […]
Read MoreAuthor: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review Here are five major changes affecting certified registered nurse anesthetists’ education, practice authority, reimbursement and workforce trends that Becker’s reported in 2025. 1. Doctoral entry requirements take effect: As of the end of 2025, all newly graduating certified registered nurse anesthetists in the U.S. are now required to hold doctorate degrees, a shift first announced […]
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