Authors: Veilleux C P et al Cureus 18(7): e113648. doi:10.7759/cureus.113648 Abstract It is well established that intrathecal morphine (ITM) provides prolonged postoperative analgesia and reduces systemic opioid requirements across a wide range of surgical procedures. Although extensive evidence supports the efficacy and safety of ITM, concern for delayed respiratory depression persists. Additionally, there is no […]
Read MoreAuthors: Lina Lechani et al British Journal of Anaesthesia Background Healthcare contributes substantially to greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), and anaesthesia is recognised as a high-impact sector. Evidence comparing the carbon footprint of anaesthetic techniques remains limited, particularly in Europe. We quantified carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions from inhalation anaesthesia with low-flow sevoflurane, TIVA and spinal […]
Read MoreAuthor: Cameron Cortigiano Becker’s ASC Review The way in which payers set their rates for anesthesiology services is causing many physicians to go around them, looking for ways to provide care without dealing with insurance companies. Payers negotiate rates based on leverage, often giving better rates to bigger groups, not those who necessarily provide 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 MoreAuthor: Rob Clemens, MD, MBA, PhD Tomorrow, as our nation celebrates Labor Day, we have an opportunity to recognize something that is easy to overlook during the pace of everyday life: nearly everything we depend upon exists because someone showed up, did the work, and took pride in doing it well. Healthcare is perhaps one […]
Read MoreAuthors: Yesim Andiran Senayli et al Pediatric Anesthesia published July 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 […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becler’s ASC Review For ASCs, maximizing OR utilization increasingly depends on whether staffing can flex as quickly as surgical volume does. Two anesthesia leaders told Becker’s that rigid staffing models and last-minute schedule adjustments can quietly erode efficiency and margins. Question: What’s one technology, process improvement, staffing shift or other initiative you have implemented in […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Lawsuits, settlements, and billing disputes — anesthesia providers are at the center of several high-stakes policy fights. Here’s a look into 10 controversies shaping the anesthesia space in 2026: 1. The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology said July 21 that a U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Rising labor costs, persistent workforce shortages and growing pressure on ASC margins are forcing leaders to rethink how they procure and manage anesthesia services. While traditional group coverage models become increasingly difficult to sustain, many organizations are shifting toward contractor arrangements, performance-based stipends and CRNA-forward care teams. Scott Freer, a clinical administrator of […]
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