Author: Madeline Scheetz Becker’s Hospital Review Nearly 700 rural hospitals across the country, about one-third of all rural facilities in the U.S., are at risk of closing due to severe financial problems, according to an Oct. 28 Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform analysis. Of the 698 hospitals at risk, 260 face immediate risk […]
Read MoreAuthors Munder Lateiresh et al Pediatric Anesthesia 06 August 2026 Background Emergence delirium is a frequent and distressing postoperative complication in children, particularly following sevoflurane-based anesthesia. Despite its clinical importance, the optimal preventive strategy remains under investigation. This study aims to systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of esketamine in preventing emergence delirium in pediatric […]
Read MoreAuthors David E. Liston et al Pediatric Anesthesia 09 July 2026 Introduction Pediatric ambulatory surgery is the dominant model of surgical care in the U.S. and has impacted the practice of regional anesthesia (RA). Pediatric RA’s use has expanded as a supplement to general anesthesia with the introduction of ultrasound. We wish to document RA […]
Read MoreAuthor William Fry et al Pediatric Anesthesia 05 October 2026 Background Pediatric preassessment services across the United Kingdom remain variably developed and inconsistently funded when compared to adult care. There has been little systematic evaluation of pediatric preassessment models across regions or networks. The aim is to evaluate the quality of pediatric preassessment within the […]
Read MoreAuthors Mustafa Büyükcavlak et al Pediatric Anesthesia 03 October 2026 Background Sugammadex may interact with steroidal compounds; however, comparative clinical data on different peri-operative corticosteroids in children are limited. This randomized controlled trial primarily aimed to compare the effect of methylprednisolone and dexamethasone, administered at clinically equivalent glucocorticoid doses, on sugammadex-mediated reversal time of rocuronium-induced neuromuscular […]
Read MoreAnesthesia 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 MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Nearly one-third of ASCs offer financial assistance in their contracts with anesthesia providers or groups, according to the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association’s third-quarter 2026 60-Second Survey, published Oct. 16. Here are five things to know: 1. Of the 307 respondents, 31% reported offering financial incentives, consistent with 30% in 2024. […]
Read MoreReviewer: Rebekah Rollston, M.D., M.P.H. Reviewing: Journal of Medical Toxicology NEJM Journal Watch Clinical Takeaway: This drug can complicate opioid overdose, causing profound, prolonged sedation that persists despite naloxone. Context Medetomidine, a potent alpha-2 adrenergic agonist used in veterinary medicine, has emerged as an adulterant in the illicit fentanyl supply. Because this drug’s effects differ […]
Read MoreReviewers: Teshamae Monteith, M.D. and Christopher W. Goodman, M.D. NEJM Journal Watch Clinician Clinical Takeaway: The latest recommendations support the use of CGRP inhibitors, propranolol, topiramate, and valproate as first line, with onabotulinumtoxinA also recommended for chronic migraine. An overview of Pharmacologic Treatment for Migraine Prevention in Adults Practice Guideline Recommendations: Report of the AAN […]
Read MoreRadius Anesthesia blog Administration of 100% oxygen is a standard part of preoxygenation before general anesthesia. By replacing nitrogen in the lungs with oxygen, preoxygenation increases the body’s oxygen reserve and gives clinicians more time to safely secure the airway before blood oxygen levels begin to fall. However, high concentrations of oxygen can also promote […]
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