Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology Published - 6 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 […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 5 October, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Acute Kidney Injury Following Pediatric Liver Transplantation

Authors: Ying Li et al Pediatric Anesthesia September 2026 Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common and serious complication following pediatric liver transplantation, but the optimal diagnostic approach and modifiable risk factors in this population remain incompletely understood. Aims To determine the incidence and independent risk factors of AKI following pediatric liver transplantation, and […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 5 October, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Ethical Challenges for Medical Billing Company Employees

Handling Patient Financial Hardship Author: Bob Burleigh Healthcare Business Management Associates The Issue Compassion is a natural human response to a patient who cannot afford their medical bills. But in the billing context, well-intentioned actions — such as routinely waiving copays or deductibles — can cross into legal and ethical violations. The federal Anti-Kickback Statute and related […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 5 October, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Continuous femoral nerve blocks versus adductor canal blocks for anterior cruciate ligament surgery

Authors Justin Christopher Chen et al BMJ Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine Background Peripheral nerve blockade is a common analgesic technique in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. The comparative opioid-sparing and functional outcomes of continuous femoral nerve block (CFNB) versus continuous adductor canal block (CACB) are unclear. Methods In this single-center, double-blind, prospective, superiority randomized controlled […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 5 October, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
The state of anesthesia staffing in 6 notes

Authors: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review ASCs are rethinking who staffs their operating rooms and how much it costs them to do it as the anesthesia workforce continues to face pressures on both the supply and demand side of the equation. As certified registered nurse anesthetists gain broader authority to practice without physician supervision in more […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 5 October, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Up-and-Down Sequential Allocation Study Comparing the Median Effective Dose of Remimazolam Versus Propofol for Inducing Unconsciousness in Pediatric Patients

Authors Yi-Lin Gu et al Pediatric Anesthesia September 2026 Background Remimazolam is a novel ultra-short-acting benzodiazepine used for general anesthesia. Compared with propofol, it offers reversibility with flumazenil and lacks injection pain. However, its optimal bolus dose for anesthesia induction in pediatric patients remains unclear. The aim of this study was to determine the effective dose […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 5 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 […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 2 October, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Sugammadex vs. neostigmine: the train-of-four counts too

Authors: Ashley Lee Ai Si et al Association of Anaesthetist Great Britain & Ireland September 2026 Non-depolarising neuromuscular blocking drugs are indispensable in contemporary anaesthesia practice, but their use carries the risk of residual neuromuscular blockade. This is a well-established and modifiable contributor to postoperative pulmonary complications, with substantial costs in terms of patient morbidity, […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 2 October, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
10 questions healthcare leaders should ask about their anesthesia program

Author: Nathan Yoder, Executive Vice President, CCI Anesthesia Becker’s Clinical Leadership Anesthesia services influence far more than the operating room. They affect surgical growth, provider relationships, operational efficiency and hospital financial performance. Hospitals across the country are reevaluating anesthesia partnerships as staffing shortages, surgical demand and financial transparency become increasingly important operational priorities. At the […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 2 October, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
High-flow nasal oxygen in anesthesiology practice

Authors: Willem J. M. Schellekens MD, PhD et alCanadian Journal of Anesthesia 11 September 2026 Volume 73, pages 805–822 (2026) Purpose Hypoxemia is an important complication of general anesthesia and procedural sedation and is associated with cardiopulmonary complications, increased hospital length of stay, and increased mortality. Through this Continuing Professional Development module, we aim to guide anesthesiologists […]

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