Authors: Longrois D. Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology. 2026;43(6):473-475. Summary: This editorial discusses an important controversy in perioperative hemodynamic management: whether clinicians should proactively optimize stroke volume with repeated fluid boluses or reserve fluids only for patients who show signs of hypoperfusion. The article compares two different approaches. The French perspective supports early, systematic preload […]
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 three controversies shaping the anesthesia space: 1. Outcry against student loan caps gets louder: The Education Department on April 30 finalized a rule implementing sweeping changes regarding federal student loans. The policy update […]
Read MoreAuthors: Inam K et al. Source: A & A Practice. 2026;20(4):e02177. Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis compared ketamine or esketamine plus propofol with fentanyl-class opioids plus propofol for sedation during gastrointestinal endoscopy. Propofol is commonly used for GI endoscopy, but it can cause respiratory depression, hypotension, and hemodynamic instability. Because of this, clinicians often […]
Read MoreAuthor: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review The American Society of Anesthesiologists, the American College of Emergency Physicians and the American College of Radiology praised a final rule aimed at improving the Independent Dispute Resolution process under the No Surprises Act. The rule, released May 28 by the departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and Treasury, includes changes designed to […]
Read MoreAnesthesia Experts is expanding into Columbia, and we are building what we believe will become one of the strongest anesthesia teams in the region. We are currently recruiting both CRNAs and anesthesiologists for full-time and locums positions within a brand-new anesthesia care team model at one of Middle Tennessee’s growing hospitals. This is not a […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Three in 4 CRNAs received a salary increase in 2025, and more than a third saw gains exceeding 10%, according to a new workforce survey from APEX Anesthesia Review. The findings, drawn from 634 certified registered nurse anesthetists and student registered nurse anesthetists nationwide, offer a detailed look at compensation, mobility, and […]
Read MoreAuthors: Ganamo GG et al. Source: BMC Anesthesiology. Published June 1, 2026. Summary: This open-access cross-sectional study examined how common preoperative anxiety is among obstetric patients scheduled for elective cesarean section under spinal anesthesia and identified factors associated with higher anxiety risk. The study was conducted at two specialized hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from […]
Read MoreAuthors: Aydin D et al. Source: Anesthesia & Analgesia. 2026;142(6):1056-1066. Summary: This article examines an important limitation of processed EEG monitoring during anesthesia. The authors focused on situations where the bispectral index, or BIS, appears to show an acceptable anesthetic depth, while the burst suppression ratio, or BSR, suggests significant brain suppression. BIS values between […]
Read MoreAuthors: Leo et al. BMC Anesthesiology, published March 18, 2026 Key Points Difficult tracheal intubation remains a major concern in airway management, even with video laryngoscopy. This randomized clinical trial studied patients with anticipated difficult airways, defined by a high Arné score. The ProVu Video Stylet was tested in combination with either direct laryngoscopy or […]
Read MoreBurnout 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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