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Authors: Sabu N, Meshram S, Chavan G Cureus 17(9): e92018. doi:10.7759/cureus.92018 This randomized controlled trial compared low-dose epidural dexmedetomidine combined with 0.0625% bupivacaine (Group BD) against conventional 0.125% bupivacaine alone (Group BB) in 120 ASA I–II adults undergoing abdominal and lower limb surgeries. Patients in the dexmedetomidine group required fewer rescue analgesics and demonstrated significantly […]
Read MoreAuthor: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review Certified registered nurse anesthetists remain among the highest-paid advanced practice providers in the U.S., with average annual salaries topping $214,000. But pay varies widely depending on practice setting, location and employment structure. Here are five key stats on where CRNA compensation stands in 2025: 1. Average pay remains above […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Early-career anesthesiologists earn the sixth-highest average salary among all specialties, according to a new report from recently launched salary transparency platform Marit Health. Here are three more notes on early-career anesthesiologist salary: 1. Newly practicing anesthesiologists earn an average of $530,000 annually while working about 48.6 hours per week. 2. Early-career anesthesiologists in […]
Read MoreAuthor: Ahamed M T, et al. Cureus 17(9): e91826, September 08, 2025. doi:10.7759/cureus.91826 This prospective observational study evaluated the accuracy of ultrasound (USG) in predicting the depth from skin to subarachnoid space (SSD) during lumbar puncture and spinal anesthesia. One hundred adult patients undergoing spinal anesthesia were assessed. The mean SSD measured with ultrasound was […]
Read MoreAuthor: Watanabe I, et al. Cureus 17(9): e91853, September 08, 2025. doi:10.7759/cureus.91853 This case report describes a 48-year-old man who developed delayed-onset myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) one year after axillary artery cannulation for total arch replacement surgery. While chronic postsurgical pain (CPSP) is usually attributed to neuropathic or psychosocial factors, this case highlights musculoskeletal causes […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review From declining reimbursements to rising stipends and burnout, providers are sounding alarms about how anesthesia provider shortages can impact care delivery. Here’s what five anesthesiologists have recently told Becker’s about the challenges ahead: Yusuf Ahmad, MD. Anesthesiologist in Berkley, Calif.: Outpatient facilities need to mature in their way of thinking in […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review As ASC leaders seek to get soaring anesthesia costs under control, they are turning towards several clinical and operational shifts to get the job done. More in-depth collaboration with anesthesia providers ASC leaders have found success in building strong, collaborative relationships with their anesthesia partners and being more open […]
Read MoreAuthors: Modi R, Shapiro Y, Raizada S, et al. Cureus 17(9): e92157. doi:10.7759/cureus.92157 This retrospective study examined 32 cases of emergent cricothyrotomy performed at a level 1 trauma center between 2014 and 2025. The goal was to identify pre-morbid conditions and airway findings that predispose patients to failed intubation and necessitate surgical airway access. The […]
Read MoreAuthor: Shaikh N, et al. Cureus 17(9): e91868, September 08, 2025. doi:10.7759/cureus.91868 This narrative review examines negative-pressure pulmonary edema (NPPE), a rare but potentially fatal perioperative complication most often seen after extubation. NPPE results from forceful inspiratory efforts against an obstructed glottis, generating extreme negative intrathoracic pressure that draws fluid into the alveoli. It is […]
Read MoreAuthor: Mavridou P, et al. Cureus 17(9): e91969, September 10, 2025. doi:10.7759/cureus.91969 This case report describes the anesthetic management of a 34-year-old man with Cri-du-Chat syndrome (CDCS) undergoing periodontal surgery under general anesthesia. The patient refused pharmacologic premedication and exhibited severe separation anxiety, making behavioral strategies essential. With caregiver guidance, repetitive familiar phrases and a […]
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