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Author: Pierson D, et al. A & A Practice 19(7):e02017, July 2025. doi:10.1213/XAA.0000000000002017 This Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) study compared preoperative anterior quadratus lumborum block (aQLB; bupivacaine + dexamethasone sodium phosphate + methylprednisolone acetate) with the surgeon-placed intraoperative transversus abdominis plane block (sTAP; bupivacaine + liposomal bupivacaine) within an ERAS pathway for DIEP free-flap breast […]
Read MoreAuthor: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesia is one of the most emerging threats to ASC profitability. While supply costs, staffing shortages and payer negotiations often dominate executive discussions, anesthesia-related expenses and reimbursement challenges are eroding margins. Here are five things to know about the current state of anesthesiology as it pertains to ASCs: 1. […]
Read MoreAuthor: Ferraro M, et al. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, August 17, 2025. This review examined 67 randomized controlled trials with more than 2300 adults evaluating ketamine, memantine, dextromethorphan, amantadine, and magnesium for chronic noncancer pain. Despite widespread off-label use, there was no convincing evidence that these NMDA receptor agonists reduced pain intensity across short, […]
Read MoreIf you’re an anesthesiologist searching for a balanced lifestyle and rewarding work, you’ll want to check out this opportunity. Our all-anesthesiologist group is seeking a dedicated team member to join our collaborative practice. Position Highlights: Zero Call for 3 Weeks: Enjoy three weeks of no call duty, followed by one week of call. Even during […]
Read MoreWe’re excited to announce the formation of a new anesthesia group in Riverdale, GA, located just 10 minutes from the Atlanta Airport. We’re seeking dedicated CRNAs to join our collaborative care team, which will include 4 full-time CRNAs and 2 anesthesiologists managing 4 operating rooms. This is a 25% independent practice and doing own blocks! […]
Read MoreAuthor: Brauser D Medscape Medical News The FDA has approved KETARx, a racemic ketamine formulation developed by PharmaTher Holdings, for the treatment of post-surgical pain. This marks a significant regulatory milestone for ketamine, which remains the only psychedelic or “psychedelic-adjacent” compound included on the World Health Organization’s list of Essential Medicines. PharmaTher has indicated plans […]
Read MoreAuthor: Kreuzer M, et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, August 29, 2025. doi:10.1213/ANE.0000000000007717 This experimental study investigated the effects of isoflurane anesthesia on sleep and recovery patterns in a rat model of Alzheimer’s disease (TgF344-AD). The researchers used EEG and EMG recordings in 8 transgenic rats and 7 age-matched controls to monitor WAKE, NREM, and REM […]
Read MoreAuthor: Zhao D, et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, August 19, 2025. doi:10.1213/ANE.0000000000007725 This letter to the editor comments on a recent randomized clinical trial by Wang et al. that investigated dexmedetomidine combined with lidocaine laryngopharyngeal spray for reducing coughing during extubation in thyroidectomy patients. The authors acknowledge the study’s contribution but raise two key concerns. […]
Read MoreAuthor: Fuchs-Buder T, et al. Current Opinion in Anesthesiology 38(4):349-352, August 2025. doi:10.1097/ACO.0000000000001507 This review discusses the interaction between magnesium sulfate (MgSO₄) and neuromuscular blockade, as well as the implications for reversal with sugammadex. Magnesium enhances neuromuscular blockade by accelerating onset, prolonging duration, and delaying recovery. Administering MgSO₄ soon after recovery may even trigger recurrence […]
Read MoreAuthor: Cameron Cortigiano Becker’s ASC Review Here are five updates on CRNAs for industry leaders to know, as reported by Becker’s since June 3: More than 40% of CRNAs support updating discharge policies to allow patients post-anesthesia to leave with rideshare services if accompanied by an adult, according to a report from Georgia Public Broadcasting. UnitedHealthcare issued a policy update […]
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