Authors: Nguyen H et al. International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia, 2025 Volume 64 SummaryThis single-center retrospective cohort study evaluated the safety of intravenous deep sedation for dilation and evacuation (D&E) procedures, specifically focusing on medically complex patients and pregnancies beyond 24 weeks’ gestational age. From 2018 to 2024, a total of 1,165 D&E procedures were […]
Read MoreAuthors: Hinton J et al. Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine, 2025 DOI: 10.1016/j.accpm.2025.101634 SummaryThis bi-national retrospective cohort study analyzed 12,510 nonagenarians and centenarians admitted to intensive care units over a 15-year period to assess how body mass index (BMI) influences short-term outcomes. Patients were divided into four BMI groups: underweight, normal weight, overweight, and […]
Read MoreAuthors: Crispell E et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia 141(5):964–974, Nov 2025 DOI: 10.1213/ANE.0000000000007435 SummaryThis descriptive observational study outlines the development, launch, and staged expansion of a multidisciplinary preoperative anemia clinic (PAC) at a large tertiary medical center. Preoperative anemia is common, strongly associated with adverse surgical outcomes, and treatable — yet many institutions lack a […]
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: Becker S et al. Anesthesiology, November 17, 2025 DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005851 SummaryThis single-center randomized controlled trial compared Flow-Controlled Ventilation (FCV) with conventional Pressure-Controlled Ventilation (PCV) in 140 adults undergoing on-pump cardiac surgery. These patients are especially vulnerable to perioperative lung injury and systemic inflammation, and the investigators hypothesized that FCV—by precisely regulating inspiratory and expiratory […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review ASC administrators and leaders continue to face a dire situation when it comes to anesthesia staffing. Recent projections indicate that by 2036, the country will be short 6,300 anesthesiologists, and 56.9% of currently practicing anesthesiologists are already over age 55. The provider staffing shortage also extends to certified registered nurse anesthetists, who make […]
Read MoreAuthor: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesia departments are being challenged to deliver the same level of safety and excellence with dwindling resources as hospitals face mounting financial strain. Across the country, anesthesia leaders are innovating to align high-quality care with operational efficiency — proving that cost control and clinical excellence don’t necessarily have to […]
Read MoreAuthor: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review As anesthesia groups confront workforce constraints and rising case volumes, leaders are turning to remote and tele-enabled models to extend coverage and improve efficiency. The shift is being driven by technology, staffing shortages and the growing demand for anesthesia in nontraditional settings such as ASCs, imaging centers and office-based […]
Read MoreAuthors: Zhang H et al. BMC Anesthesiology 25:554, 2025 SummaryThis observational study evaluated whether two noninvasive hemodynamic measures—corrected carotid flow time (cFT) and inferior vena cava collapsibility index (IVC-CI)—are correlated in twin-pregnancy parturients undergoing cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia. These patients are at particularly high risk of spinal-induced hypotension and fluid shifts, making reliable volume-status […]
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 […]
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