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Hardin 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 MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review There have been numerous legal, political and clinical developments in the anesthesia field in the last year that have significant implications for both patients, providers and healthcare organizations. Here are 14 notable anesthesia controversies that took place in 2025, as reported by Becker’s: 1. Anesthesiologists urge Anthem to drop policy penalizing out-of-network providers: An […]
Read MoreAuthors: McCormick ZL et al. BMJ Journals Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine SummaryThis multispecialty international working group developed comprehensive consensus practice guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of sacroiliac joint (SIJ) complex pain. The effort involved 25 professional organizations plus the U.S. Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. The committee addressed 21 structured questions covering […]
Read MoreAuthors: Rodriguez-Patarroyo FA et al. Anesthesiology 143(6):1497–1503, December 2025. DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005730 SummaryThis randomized crossover study evaluated the effectiveness of five full-body forced-air warming systems in preventing heat loss in humans. Twenty healthy volunteers were each subjected to all five warming systems in random order, with a 30-minute warming period and a 45-minute washout between sessions. […]
Read MoreAuthor: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesia teams are under growing pressure as surgical demand rises, staffing tightens and financial strains mount. Yet their role in driving safety, efficiency and surgical access is more critical than ever. Across the country, anesthesia leaders are urging organizations to recognize the strategic value their teams bring to the […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology urged the Department of Education to reconsider its proposal to define education for certified registered nurse anesthetists as a non-professional degree, which would cap unsubsidized student loans for future CRNAs at $100,000. In a Nov. 26 news release, AANA said that this definition […]
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 MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review The anesthesia staffing crisis in the U.S. is generally understood to be caused by several factors that can be boiled down to a supply-and-demand issue. Nearly 30% of anesthesiologists are projected to leave the practice by 2033, according to a 2023 white paper from Medicus Healthcare Solutions. Currently, the U.S. has a […]
Read MoreAuthors: Young DJ et al. Canadian Journal of Anesthesia 72:1558–1583, 2025. Updated version. SummaryThis Continuing Professional Development module provides a practical framework for evaluating and managing adult patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) undergoing ambulatory anesthesia. As outpatient surgery becomes increasingly common, the decision to discharge an OSA patient home the same day requires thoughtful […]
Read MoreAuthors: Ahmad R G et al. Cureus 17(11): e97818 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.97818 Summary:This case report describes the anesthesia management of a rare advanced abdominal pregnancy discovered only after beginning an emergency cesarean section. A 30-year-old primigravida arrived with abdominal pain, fever, anemia, and fetal distress. Spinal anesthesia was initiated per protocol. Once the abdomen was opened, […]
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