Author: William Amarquaye, PharmD, Inpatient Hospital Pharmacist Ask the PharmD MedCentral News Methadone remains one of the most effective medications for the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD); however, patients receiving methadone today are often very different from the patients for whom traditional induction protocols were initially developed, before the introduction of illicit fentanyl in the […]
Read MoreAnesthesia Experts and Carlsbad Anesthesia Services, LLC are seeking a full-time anesthesiologist to join our established anesthesia team at Carlsbad Medical Center in Carlsbad, New Mexico. This is an exceptional opportunity for an anesthesiologist seeking excellent compensation, a predictable schedule, manageable cases, and a true work-life balance. Because Carlsbad is located in a New Mexico […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Xiaohua Wang et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 143(5):p 1106-1115, November 2026. BACKGROUND: Inadequate pain management affects over half of the 230 million major surgeries performed annually. Preemptive analgesia aims to prevent peripheral and central sensitization. Dexmedetomidine (DEX) offers non-opioid analgesia and opioid-sparing effects. This study evaluated the efficacy of preemptive DEX using the nociception […]
Read MoreAuthors Senayli, Zeev N. et al Pediatric Anesthesia August 2026 Background Many children undergoing anesthesia commonly exhibit distress behaviors such as anxiety, crying, and physical resistance. Assessment of this behavior is important as it could lead to postoperative behavioral changes and delayed recovery. Aim The aim of this study was to evaluate the content validity, construct […]
Read MoreAuthors Ningning Cui et al Pediatric Anesthesia November 2026 Background Central venous access is indispensable for clinical management of pediatric patients with hematological disorders, including chemotherapy administration, blood product transfusion, and critical rescue. Repeated venipuncture attempts, procedural failure, postoperative catheter malposition, and cannulation-related complications can substantially disrupt subsequent treatment courses and compromise therapeutic efficacy. Aims […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Eduardo Nunez-Rodriguez et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 143(5):p 1034-1048, November 2026. BACKGROUND: Despite evidence supporting methadone analgesic efficacy, perioperative methadone use remains limited due to concerns regarding respiratory depression. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to objectively evaluate the current evidence on the association between perioperative intravenous methadone administration and postoperative […]
Read MoreAuthors: Tonya M. Palermo1,2 Didier Bouhassira3 Karen D. Davis4,5 Hugh C Hemmings6 Robert W. Hurley7 Joel Katz8 Jaideep J. Pandit9,10 Theodore J. Price11 Michael E. Schatman12,13 Stephan K. W. Schwarz14,15 Dennis C. Turk1 Marc Van de Velde16,17 Matthew D. Wiles18,19 Tony L. Yaksh20 David Yarnitsky21 Anesthesia & Analgesia 143(5):p 946-952, November 2026. INTRODUCTION We are […]
Read MoreAnesthesia Experts is recruiting a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist for a private anesthesia practice in Savannah TN. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CRNA seeking a highly desirable schedule, excellent compensation, and the ability to practice independently as part of a three-CRNA anesthesia team. Position Highlights • Excellent salary • Malpractice insurance provided, […]
Read MoreAuthor Xiujing Dang et al Pediatric Anesthesia November 2026 Background Accurate endotracheal tube (ETT) sizing is essential in pediatric airway management to optimize ventilation and reduce complications. Traditional methods, including age-based formulas and distal phalanx width (DPW), may lack precision. Subglottic ultrasound (US) has emerged as a promising tool, but its predictive accuracy compared with […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Francesca Fermi et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 143(5):p 955-965, November 2026. BACKGROUND: The PROMIS-29 questionnaire assesses general aspects of physical and mental health that may be relevant to surgical recovery. Although this tool has been endorsed by expert consensus for use in perioperative care, evidence regarding its psychometric performance in this context is limited. […]
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