Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology Published - 14 October, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Remimazolam versus Propofol for Anesthesia Induction and Maintenance in Adult Cardiac Surgical Patients

Authors: Yun-Tai Yao, MD, PhD et al Journal of Cardiothoraic and Vascular Anesthesia October 8, 2026 Objectives To compare remimazolam-based with propofol-based anesthesia for induction and maintenance in adult cardiac surgery. Design Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Setting Cardiovascular centers. Participants Adults undergoing cardiac surgery. Interventions Remimazolam-based versus propofol-based general anesthesia for […]

Read More
Anesthesiology Published - 14 October, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Pain society calls for national minimally invasive spine standards

Author: Hailey Bosek Becker’s Spine Review The American Society of Pain and Neuroscience on Oct. 2 called for a national minimally invasive spine credential that ties a physician’s scope of practice to demonstrated competence rather than the specialty in which the physician trained. In a position statement, the multidisciplinary society said percutaneous fixation, endoscopic decompression, basivertebral […]

Read More
Anesthesiology Published - 14 October, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
5 ASC anesthesia models, compared

Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review With 44% of ASCs expecting to pay anesthesia stipends and 27 states opted out of federal CRNA supervision, the staffing model a center picks has become a strategic bet. The share of ASCs expecting to pay anesthesia stipends rose from 28% in 2024 to 44% in 2025, according to VMG […]

Read More
Anesthesiology Published - 13 October, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesiologist Opportunity in Carlsbad, New Mexico: $550,000, Eight Weeks of Vacation, and Up to $300,000 in Student-Loan Repayment

Anesthesia 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 More
Anesthesiology Published - 13 October, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Incidence of general anaesthesia according to urgency of surgery

Authors: Carolyn F. Weiniger et al  British Journal of Anaesthesia October 9, 2026 Background Contemporary data on anaesthesia for Caesarean delivery across Europe remain limited. We aimed to describe general anaesthesia (GA) use according to Caesarean delivery urgency in participating European countries. Methods We performed a multicentre prospective cohort study including all Caesarean deliveries, without […]

Read More
Anesthesiology Published - 13 October, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Perioperative Critical Incident Responses at a Major Trauma Center

AUTHORS: Megan L. Allen et al  A&A Practice 20(8):p e02257, August 2026. BACKGROUND: Clinical critical incidents in anesthesiology practice may adversely affect clinician well-being. Post-critical incident debriefing may support staff and patient safety. However, implementing programs in high-acuity environments remains challenging. We aimed to determine baseline post-clinical critical incident practices at our institution, develop and […]

Read More
Anesthesiology Published - 13 October, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
What rural anesthesia knew before the shortage

Author: Hailey Bosek Becker’s ASC Review For many ASCs, anesthesia stipends, recruiting struggles and soaring provider pay are a new and painful reality. For CCI Anesthesia, they’ve been the cost of doing business for two decades. Founded in 2004, Pensacola FL.-based CCI has focused on rural and non-urban markets from the start, staffing hospitals and surgery […]

Read More
Anesthesiology Published - 13 October, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
The physicians most exposed to malpractice suits

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Sixty-three percent of OB-GYNs and 63% of general surgeons have been named in a malpractice lawsuit, according to a new report from Medscape. Across all specialties, 33% of physicians said they had been a sole defendant, a co-defendant or both in a malpractice suit. That included 34% of specialists and […]

Read More
Anesthesiology Published - 13 October, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Ethical Challenges for Medical Billing Company Employees

Author: Bob Burleigh Healthcare Business Management Associates Reporting Misconduct and Retaliation Risk The Issue Perhaps the most difficult ethical moment for any billing professional is the one in which they witness or suspect serious misconduct — and must decide whether to report it. This challenge sits at the intersection of personal ethics and risk, professional duty, […]

Read More
Anesthesiology Published - 12 October, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
CRNA Job in Key West, Florida – $275,000, No Call, Paid Malpractice and Island Living

What if your next CRNA position offered excellent compensation, no call, a manageable anesthesia practice—and you got to live in Key West, Florida? Key West Anesthesia Services, LLC is seeking a full-time CRNA to join our established anesthesia team in one of the most desirable locations in the country. This is a $275,000 1099 position […]

Read More