Authors: Jun Zhang et al BMJ Journals Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management Sept 2026 Background Rebound pain frequently occurs after resolution of single-shot interscalene brachial plexus block (ISB) and may diminish the overall analgesic benefit of regional anesthesia. Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) has demonstrated analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, but its effect on […]
Read MoreAuthors: Mohammad Alnees et al September 14, 2026 Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia Sept 2026 Objectives To determine whether postoperative mechanical ventilation duration is associated with the risk and timing of visual and auditory hallucinations after adult cardiac surgery. Design Prospective multicenter cohort study. Setting Ten major cardiac surgery centers in the West Bank, […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Randy W. Loftus et al A&A Practice 20(7):p e02245, July 2026. BACKGROUND: Improved cleaning in the anesthesia workspace is important for surgical site infection prevention. We sought to identify high-priority cleaning targets to guide post-induction surface disinfection and use of a triangular ultraviolet-C (UV-C) configuration involving placement of one emitter at the head and […]
Read MoreAnesthesia Experts is recruiting a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist for a private anesthesia practice in Savannah TN. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CRNA seeking a highly desirable schedule, excellent compensation, and the ability to practice independently as part of a three-CRNA anesthesia team. Position Highlights • Excellent salary • Malpractice insurance provided, […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review From new programs to enrollment expansions, hospitals and universities are racing to build a CRNA pipeline that the healthcare system increasingly depends on. 1. Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota and St. Cloud, Minn.-based CentraCare partnered to expand the school’s Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesiology. The two organizations launched […]
Read MoreNashville Anesthesia Professionals blog Propofol is one of the most widely used intravenous anesthetic agents due to its favorable pharmacokinetic profile, rapid onset of action, and generally low impact on hemodynamic stability compared to other agents.1 Although propofol use is broadly considered safe, prolonged or high-dose administration has been associated with the development of propofol infusion […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review CMS has approved a growing list of procedures for the ASC setting in recent years, particularly in cardiology, and that shift is reshaping which specialty lines ASC operators are betting on for growth. Terry Bohlke, CEO of Nashville, Tenn.-based Keystone Surgical Partners, spent 10 years as the senior executive overseeing […]
Read MoreAuthor: Cameron Cortigiano Becker’s ASC review About one-third of U.S. physicians have been a defendant or co-defendant in a malpractice lawsuit at some point in their career, according to a new report from Medscape. Medscape’s “Physicians and Malpractice Report 2026,” published Sept. 22, collected data from more than 1,100 full- and part-time physicians across nearly 30 […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Washington, DC has opted out of the federal physician supervision requirement for certified registered nurse anesthetists , becoming the 28th US jurisdiction to do so. Mayor Muriel Bowser approved the opt-out under the Health Occupations Revision General Amendment Act of 2024, clearing the way for the DC Board of Medicine […]
Read MoreAt some point, a career decision becomes a life decision. This opportunity offers $500,000 in annual compensation, paid malpractice, a 1:4 call schedule, the opportunity to continue doing your own cases, and a bread-and-butter with OB practice without hearts, heads, or major trauma. But the real difference begins when the workday ends. You are in […]
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