Authors Ekin Soydan et al Pediatric Anesthesia 16 July 2026 Background Optimal endotracheal tube cuff pressure is key for airway sealing and minimizing microaspiration and tracheal injury in ventilated children. However, intermittent manual monitoring can allow significant pressure changes and be affected by measurement artifacts, potentially reducing airway protection. Aims This study evaluated whether automated […]
Read MoreAuthors Arash Emami et al Pediatric Anesthesia 18 August 2026 Background Postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. Reliable estimates of AKI after surgery in children are lacking. To address this gap, we aimed to synthesize the available evidence on the incidence of AKI after pediatric noncardiac surgery. Methods We […]
Read MoreAuthors Aaron B. Low et al Pediatric Anesthesia 03 July 2026 Introduction Ambulatory surgery has become the dominant model of surgical care in the United States as surgical procedures increasingly shifted from inpatient to outpatient sites of practice. Similar growth in volumes has been observed in pediatric practice. Investigators have highlighted the challenges and opportunities […]
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 […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Medicare pays the same fee schedule amount for an anesthesia case whether an anesthesiologist or a certified registered nurse anesthetist performs it alone. The two providers’ pay differs only when an anesthesiologist medically directs CRNAs across several rooms. Medicare pays for anesthesia using base units set for each procedure, plus […]
Read MoreAuthors Ruth Bird et al Pediatric Anesthesia 06 August 2026 Background Trauma is one of the leading causes of death in children. Trauma patients have been demonstrated to require significant resources, including operating room time. We aimed to describe the characteristics and patterns of access to surgery and outcomes of pediatric major trauma patients at […]
Read MoreAuthors Rafaela Silva et al Pediatric Anesthesia 12 August 2026 Background Post-extubation emergence agitation (EA) is common in pediatric ear, nose, and throat (ENT) procedures and may lead to serious complications. Aims To assess the efficacy of low-dose propofol administered before extubation, compared with placebo, for preventing EA, using meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis (TSA). […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review A Buffalo, N.Y.-based ASC stopped performing pediatric surgery after its anesthesiology group left and the center moved to a CRNA-only model. Before that, it had been one of only two local sites performing pediatric strabismus surgery. Kimberly Fullone, administrator of Niagara Falls, N.Y.-based Ambulatory Surgery Center of Niagara, told Becker’s […]
Read MoreAuthors Jia Liu et al Pediatric Anesthesia 05 October 2026 Background Due to advancements in medicine and technology, there is a growing population of children with chronic respiratory failure that requires long-term mechanical ventilation (LTV). These patients commonly have a high degree of medical complexity and often require surgical intervention. Aims This study seeks to […]
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, […]
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