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Author: J. Nmezi Cureus, June 23, 2026 Acute anxiety can occur during awake regional anesthesia, but a true intraoperative panic attack is uncommon and may be mistaken for a high spinal block, local anesthetic toxicity, pulmonary embolism, anaphylaxis, or another medical emergency. This case report describes a 52-year-old woman with no previous psychiatric history who […]
Read MoreAuthor: Laurence Weinberg, et al. Cureus, July 5, 2026 Postoperative complications are traditionally viewed as short-term events that increase hospital length of stay, cost, and early mortality. This narrative review argues that complications may also trigger biological changes that continue long after the patient appears to have recovered and may contribute to reduced long-term survival. […]
Read MoreAuthor: Jordan Francke, MD, MPH The Daily Dose Public trust in physicians, scientists, and healthcare institutions is declining at a time when misinformation and disinformation are spreading rapidly. During the opening plenary session of the 2026 IARS and SOCCA Annual Meeting, Sharon Straus, CM, MD, MSc, FRCPC, FCAHS, FRSC, discussed how evidence-based medicine, transparency, public […]
Read MoreRadius Anesthesia blog Cervical collar placement is a standard initial immobilization strategy for patients with suspected cervical spine injury, intended to maintain neutral alignment and reduce the risk of secondary neurologic damage. However, airway management in this context presents a significant clinical challenge. The need to secure a definitive airway must be balanced against the […]
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: Javaria Salam, et al. Cureus, June 26, 2026 Postoperative medical complications remain common after major abdominal surgery and can substantially prolong hospitalization and delay recovery. This prospective observational study evaluated patient and perioperative factors associated with complications during the first 30 postoperative days. The investigators enrolled 284 adults undergoing elective or emergency major abdominal […]
Read MoreAuthor: Richard Novak, MD THE ANESTHESIA CONSULTANT The Ten Commandments in the Old Testament of the Bible described a path toward a proper life. In anesthesia, I see commandments as guidelines for how to be a safe and excellent anesthesiologist. Based on forty years of clinical practice and administration in both community and academic anesthesiology, here are Ten […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Certified anesthesiologist assistants are increasingly sought after as health systems and ASCs navigate a structural anesthesia shortage. As of April 2026, the average annual salary for anesthesiologist assistants is $247,000, according to Marit Health’s compilation of 170 salaries. Most earn between $220,000 at the 25th percentile and $270,000 at the 75th percentile, with top […]
Read MoreAuthor: William Amarquaye, PharmD, Inpatient Hospital Pharmacist 2026 HealthCentral LLC Scenario You’re working in the ICU when the attending approaches you with a familiar question: “We just admitted a patient with severe acute pain, but they’re taking buprenorphine for opioid use disorder. Should we stop the buprenorphine so we can treat their pain? Doesn’t buprenorphine block all the […]
Read MoreAuthor: Megan Rolfzen, MD The Daily Dose The opioid crisis has entered a dangerous phase dominated by illicit fentanyl, which is associated with approximately 220 deaths each day in the United States. At the 2026 IARS and SOCCA Annual Meeting, experts discussed whether a patient’s subjective response to opioids may help predict the risk of […]
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