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A recent letter in Anesthesiology written by Brodsky JD sets the record straight on a surprisingly common misconception in anesthesia history: who actually used ether first? Most of us were taught that William T. G. Morton earned the title of the “father of anesthesia” after his famous 1846 public demonstration of ether at Massachusetts General […]
Read MoreAuthor: Kelly Gooch Becker’s Hospital Review West Virginia topped WalletHub’s 2025 ranking of the most overweight and obese states in the U.S., published Nov. 4, while Colorado is the healthiest-weight state. The personal finance website compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across three dimensions: obesity and overweight, health consequences, and food and fitness. WalletHub evaluated […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review While the CMS and Justice Department have shown minimal activity around the Stark law since 2023, the law remains a significant compliance concern for healthcare providers, The National Law Review reported Nov. 11 Here are nine things to know from the report: 1. No major regulatory changes have been issued in the […]
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 Facing an ongoing staffing crisis and declining reimbursement rates, the recruitment, retention and financial management of anesthesia providers and their services persist as a top concern among ASC leaders. Leaders have turned to a wide range of strategies to attract high-level anesthesia providers, including both monetary and non-monetary benefits. However, for some leaders, the anesthesia staffing […]
Read MoreEffect of Midazolam on Postoperative Delirium: CommentLetter to the Editor Summary Authors: Christy Khoudrietchan et al. Source: Anesthesiology. January 2026 issue. Summary:This Letter to the Editor responds to Li et al.’s study evaluating whether intraoperative midazolam increases postoperative delirium in elderly surgical patients. The authors commend the original investigators but raise several methodological concerns that […]
Read MoreAuthors: Tong C et al. Anesthesiology, November 11, 2025 DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005846 SummaryThis randomized controlled study evaluated the effectiveness of an ultrasound-guided external oblique intercostal (EOI) plane block for analgesia after open hepatectomy. Seventy adult patients at Zhongshan Hospital were randomized to receive either an EOI block using 30 ml of 0.375% ropivacaine or a saline […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Here are 10 statistics illustrating the state of anesthesiologist compensation in 2025, as reported by Becker’s: 1. As of July, the average total salary for anesthesiologists is $444,468, according to new data from Marit Health, a salary transparency platform for physicians and advanced practice providers. 2. The average base salary for anesthesiologists […]
Read MoreAuthors: Jessica Oswald, MD, MPH et al MedCentral Created in collaboration with the American Academy of Pain Medicine. A clinical practice guideline for the Assessment and Treatment of Acute Low Back Pain is being developed by a multidisciplinary guideline development group (GDG), including the American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM). The draft guideline features recommendations based on […]
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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