Author: Jordan Francke, MD, MPH IARS and SOCCA 2026 Annual Meeting coverage Opioids remain highly effective for treating severe perioperative pain, but their use is associated with respiratory depression, nausea, ileus, delirium, persistent postoperative use, and opioid-induced hyperalgesia. During the 2026 IARS and SOCCA Annual Meeting, experts debated whether anesthesiologists should pursue completely opioid-free anesthesia […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Call structure doesn’t always appear in anesthesiology compensation benchmarking reports, but for many anesthesia providers it’s becoming an increasingly important employment element, and the consequences are showing up in retention data and pay disputes. According to AMGA Consulting’s June 2026 white paper on anesthesiology compensation, AMGA’s national survey data are based on […]
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 MoreCollaborative Anesthesia Partners blog Orthopedic surgeries such as joint replacement, spinal procedures and fracture repairs often come with long recovery timelines. Fortunately, one factor that can significantly improve patient outcomes is the anesthesia plan. Anesthesia techniques aren’t just about getting the patient through surgery pain-free, but about shaping the entire recovery experience. From reducing complications […]
Read MoreAutor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Ohio has become the 27th state to opt out of Medicare’s physician supervision requirement for certified registered nurse anesthetists. Gov. Mike DeWine notified CMS of the decision in a letter dated July 10, according to a July 13 news release by the AmericanAssociation of Nurse Anesthesiology. The opt-out follows Ohio House Bill […]
Read MoreAuthor: Sophie Eydis Becker’s Spine Review The FDA has classified a recall of spinal anesthesia kits from B. Braun Medical as Class I, the agency’s most serious designation, according to a July 17 Citeline report. The recalled kits contain bupivacaine hydrochloride in dextrose injection, a prescription local anesthetic. The FDA said the recall has been linked to 35 […]
Read MoreAuthor: Megan Rolfzen, MD IARS and SOCCA 2026 Annual Meeting coverage Anesthesiologists continue to reconsider both established medications and newer agents designed to improve hemodynamic stability, recovery, and patient comfort. At the 2026 IARS and SOCCA Annual Meeting, experts reviewed nitrous oxide, remimazolam, and ciprofol, emphasizing that no single anesthetic is ideal for every patient […]
Read MoreAuthor: Flora Liu, MD IARS 2026 Annual Meeting coverage Anesthesiology education is shifting from traditional case-volume requirements toward objective, data-driven measures of procedural mastery. At the 2026 IARS and SOCCA Annual Meeting, educators discussed how motion tracking, virtual reality, and proficiency indexes may improve technical training while protecting patient safety. Santiago Uribe-Marquez, MD, described the […]
Read MoreAnesthesia Experts is recruiting a full-time Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist for a private anesthesia practice in Savannah. 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 MoreRadius Anesthesia blog Heart rate variability (HRV) has long been recognized as a window into autonomic nervous system balance. In anesthesia, it offers insights into vagal tone, sympathetic activation, and perioperative stress. Yet, traditional HRV analysis often falls short in the operating room (OR), where non-linear signals and artifact-heavy environments complicate interpretation. A new perspective […]
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