AUTHOR: Patricia Kritek, M.D. Reviewing: Critical Care Medicine NEJM Clinician Clinical Takeaway : The newest guidelines shift to a more nuanced, patient-centered approach and away from strict targets for all patients. An overview of Surviving Sepsis Campaign: International Guidelines for Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock 2026 Background This is the fifth update to the […]
Read MoreMadkhali M M, Safhi A Y, Khormi N A, et al. (May 06, 2026) Sevoflurane Versus Propofol for Postoperative Sedation After Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. Cureus 18(5): e108341. doi:10.7759/cureus.108341 Abstract Optimal postoperative sedation after cardiac surgery remains debated. Sevoflurane delivered via anesthetic conserving devices has emerged as an alternative to […]
Read MoreAuthor: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review Advertised W-2 base pay for physician anesthesiologists jumped sharply in the first quarter of 2026, with peak offers reaching seven figures for the first time, according to a May 20 report from anesthesia career platform BagMask.com. The report, built from thousands of job postings collected January through March 2026, delivers state-by-state advertised […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review The U.S. pain management market is projected to grow from $44.5 billion in 2024 to $53.6 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate of 3.1%, according to data cited by PE Hub in a May 22 report. The rise of minimally invasive treatments and outpatient care has led to an […]
Read MoreAnesthesia Experts is expanding into Columbia, and we are building what we believe will become one of the strongest anesthesia teams in the region. We are currently recruiting both CRNAs and anesthesiologists for full-time and locums positions within a brand-new anesthesia care team model at one of Middle Tennessee’s growing hospitals. This is not a […]
Read MoreAuthor: Lisa O’Mary Medscape If your patient keeps circling back to a concern when you’re trying to put them at ease, then you’ve probably failed the reassurance test. A new analysis reveals three crucial steps for effectively reassuring patients when their concern is not clinically problematic, sometimes known as a “no problem” diagnosis. Missing even […]
Read MoreAlAyyaf A E, Alharran A M, Al-Mutairi M, et al. (May 23, 2026) Efficacy and Safety of Esketamine in Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Cureus 18(5): e109496. doi:10.7759/cureus.109496 Abstract Background: Total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are commonly performed procedures, but post-operative recovery is […]
Read MoreAuthor: Mariah Taylor Becker’s Physician Leadership Fifty-nine percent of healthcare executives said in a recent survey that physician specialists are the most difficult clinical job to fill, but the specialty that is most difficult for systems varies by state. Hospitals and health systems are grappling with a national physician shortage. Across all physician specialties in the U.S., there is a projected shortage […]
Read MoreMeet IARS at Euroanaesthesia 2026 in Rotterdam Join the International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS) at Euroanaesthesia 2026, June 6-8, in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, and connect with a global community advancing anesthesiology research, education and patient care. Meet IARS staff, explore publishing opportunities in Anesthesia & Analgesia and A&A Practice, learn about research grants and fellowships, and discover ways […]
Read MoreAnesthesia Experts is expanding into Columbia, and we are building what we believe will become one of the strongest anesthesia teams in the region. We are currently recruiting both CRNAs and anesthesiologists for full-time and locums positions within a brand-new anesthesia care team model at one of Middle Tennessee’s growing hospitals. This is not a […]
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