Authors: Kathryn S. Handlogten et al Pediatric Anesthesia 07 October 2026 Background Intrathecal opioids are widely used for postoperative analgesia in pediatric spine surgery, but optimal dosing remains undefined. We evaluated the relationship between intrathecal hydromorphone (ITH) dose, analgesia, and adverse effects in adolescents undergoing posterior spinal fusion (PSF). Methods In this single-center, prospective, blinded […]
Read MoreAuthors: Eric P. Baron, DO; Andrew N. Wilner, MD Medscape Andrew N. Wilner, MD: Welcome to Medscape. I’m your host, Dr Andrew Wilner. Today, I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr Eric Baron. Dr Baron is a neurologist and headache specialist at the Cleveland Clinic. He is also the creator and blogger at virtualheadachespecialist.com. […]
Read MoreAuthor: Hailey Bosek Becker’s ASC Review Not long ago, an ASC paying an anesthesia stipend was considered to be a red flag. Today, it’s the norm. Before COVID-19, about 10% to 15% of ASCs required an anesthesia subsidy, according to Adam Spiegel, CEO of Irving, Texas-based NorthStar Anesthesia. Now, he estimates about 80% of the […]
Read MoreAuthor: Mariah Taylor Becker’s ASC Review Average starting salaries for certified registered nurse anesthetists fell about 1% year over year, to $286,250, according to a Sept. 16 white paper from AMN Healthcare. The “2026 Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives” report includes data from a representative sample of the 1,293 permanent physician and […]
Read MoreAuthors: Niraja Rajan et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 143(4):p 750-757, October 2026. Venous thromboembolism (VTE), which includes deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), and post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS), is a significant public health concern.1 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that up to 900,000 people in the United States are affected each […]
Read MoreWhat if your next CRNA position offered excellent compensation, no call, a manageable anesthesia practice—and you got to live in Key West, Florida? Key West Anesthesia Services, LLC is seeking a full-time CRNA to join our established anesthesia team in one of the most desirable locations in the country. This is a $275,000 1099 position […]
Read MoreAuthor: Phuong-Lan Thi Nguyen et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 143(4):p 745-749, October 2026. Trauma resulting in exsanguinating hemorrhage remains a leading cause of death in US civilian hospitals, with mortality reaching up to 40% within the first 24 hours.1 Current trauma-resuscitative guidelines emphasize a balanced transfusion approach, which forms the basis of massive transfusion protocols […]
Read MoreAuthors: Kah Hau Luke Chua et al Pediatric Anesthesia 15 October 2026 Background Electroencephalography (EEG) monitoring during pediatric anesthesia may improve perioperative safety by optimizing anesthetic titration and reducing adverse outcomes. However, little is known about patient and caregiver perceptions regarding this technology and its implementation into routine anesthesia care. Aims This study evaluates perceived […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review ASC leaders have told Becker’s in recent months that dependable anesthesia coverage now decides how many cases a center can take on, and at some facilities, anesthesia access has become the primary rate-limiting factor, ahead of staffing costs or supply chain pressures. The pressure is not confined to one service […]
Read MoreAuthors: Gunjan Sabharwal et al Pediatric Anesthesia September 2026 Background Preoperative anxiety in children is common and may impair cooperation and perioperative outcomes. Although oral midazolam is widely used, acceptance may be poor and residual anxiety often persists, resulting in increased distress for both child and parent. Behavioral distraction techniques may improve anxiolysis and facilitate […]
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