Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology Published - 11 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Returning to Anesthesia After Burnout, Pain Management, ICU med or administrative job? We Built a Path Back

Burnout or time away in pain, ICU, or administration doesn’t erase your anesthesia training—it just requires a structured path back. For many physicians, it simply means you stepped away to regroup. We work with anesthesiologists every day who want to return to clinical anesthesia after time away in: administration or leadership roles pain medicine critical […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 10 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesia time limit bans in 2026: 3 notes

Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Payers’ implementation of time limits on anesthesia reimbursement has sparked controversy over the last several years, beginning in late 2024 when Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield proposed a policy that would impose time limits on anesthesia reimbursement in Missouri, New York and Connecticut. Since then, several states have pushed back on these policies with […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 10 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Perioperative Management and Infection Control for Patients with Measles

Authors: Wanta B et al. Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Newsletter, volume 41, number 1, February 2026. SummaryThis article provides practical guidance for perioperative management and infection control when caring for patients with suspected or confirmed measles, emphasizing early identification, strict airborne precautions, and appropriate case deferral to protect health care workers and other patients. Given […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 10 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Feasibility of a Multicomponent Protocol to Promote Dreaming during Surgical Anesthesia

Authors: Sikka P et al. Source: Anesthesiology, February 03, 2026, 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005968 Summary:This prospective quality improvement feasibility study evaluated whether a standardized, multicomponent anesthetic protocol could reliably promote dreaming during surgical anesthesia in routine clinical practice. Dreaming under anesthesia is common and has been hypothesized to carry potential mental health or experiential benefits, but prior research […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 10 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Early Diagnosis of Postpartum Obturator Neuropathy with Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Authors: Tang B et al. Source: Anesthesiology, February 03, 2026, 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005909 Summary:This brief clinical report highlights the value of early magnetic resonance imaging for diagnosing postpartum obturator neuropathy, a rare but clinically significant peripheral nerve injury that can be difficult to distinguish from neuraxial anesthesia–related effects. Postpartum neurologic deficits may mimic residual epidural block, nerve […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 10 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Minimum Alveolar Concentration Ratio Factors: Comment

Authors: Mugleton E et al. Source: Anesthesiology, 2026, Letter to the Editor Summary:This commentary challenges the assumption that hemodynamic stability can serve as a surrogate for anesthetic depth and critiques overreliance on minimum alveolar concentration (MAC)–based frameworks when interpreting anesthetic adequacy. The author responds to prior work examining factors influencing MAC ratios, arguing that cardiovascular […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 10 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
BEST Independent CRNA Opportunity – Savannah, TN just increased salary $15,000

Hardin 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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Anesthesiology Published - 10 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Returning to Anesthesia After Burnout, Pain Management, ICU med or administrative job? We Built a Path Back

Burnout or time away in pain, ICU, or administration doesn’t erase your anesthesia training—it just requires a structured path back. For many physicians, it simply means you stepped away to regroup. We work with anesthesiologists every day who want to return to clinical anesthesia after time away in: administration or leadership roles pain medicine critical […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 9 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Leading Infinitely in Perioperative Care: an Anesthesia-Led Relational Leadership Model

Authors: Sherrer M et al. Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Newsletter, volume 41, number 1, February 2026. SummaryThis article outlines an anesthesia-led relational leadership model designed to extend perioperative patient safety principles across the broader health care system. The authors argue that anesthesiologists are uniquely equipped to lead beyond the operating room because of their system-wide […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 9 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
ASC leaders’ anesthesia coverage non-negotiables for 2026

Author: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review As ASCs face ongoing workforce constraints, reimbursement pressure and rising expectations around access and efficiency, anesthesia coverage has emerged as a defining operational priority for 2026. ASC leaders across the country joined Becker’s to share the anesthesia coverage elements they consider non-negotiable, and why those priorities have become firm lines in the […]

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