Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology Published - 22 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Continuous Vital Sign Monitoring at the Surgical Ward for Improved Outcomes After Major Noncardiac Surgery

Authors: Mølgaard et al. Journal: Anesthesia & Analgesia published: October 2025 Summary: This randomized clinical trial evaluated whether continuous wireless vital sign monitoring with real-time alerts could improve postoperative outcomes after major noncardiac surgery. The authors note that complications occur in about one-third of patients after major surgery and are often preceded by abnormal vital […]

Read More
Anesthesiology Published - 22 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
45-hospital network in Texas to end UnitedHealthcare contracts

Author: Kristin Kuchno Becker’s Hospital Review A rural Texas hospital organization has notified UnitedHealthcare of its intent to end all participation agreements over alleged unsustainable reimbursement rates. Six things to know: 1. Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals Clinically Integrated Network, representing primary care clinics and 45 rural and community hospitals across Texas, plans to […]

Read More
Anesthesiology Published - 22 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Full-Time CRNA Opportunity in Savannah

Anesthesia Experts is recruiting a full-time Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist for a private anesthesia practice in Savannah. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CRNA seeking a highly desirable schedule, excellent compensation, and the ability to practice independently as part of a three-CRNA anesthesia team. Position Highlights • Excellent salary • Malpractice insurance provided, […]

Read More
Anesthesiology Published - 19 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
CRNA pay is up 59% since 2019: 5 reasons why

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Certified registered nurse anesthetists now earn an average of $288,441 annually, up from $181,000 in 2019, according to Marit Health peer-reported salary data and AANA’s 2026 compensation report. This 59% increase has outpaced anesthesiologist pay growth at nearly twice the rate. In major metro markets the figure runs higher, with $310,000 in […]

Read More
Anesthesiology Published - 19 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Drug shows promise for halting chronic pain before it starts

Lymphotoxin-beta receptor controls the development of chronic pain Authors: Tumanov et al. Journal: Cell Reports published: April 2026 Summary: This article describes a new immune-system pathway that may help explain how acute pain becomes chronic pain. The researchers focused on the lymphotoxin-beta receptor, an immune-related receptor that appears to play an important role in sensory […]

Read More
Anesthesiology Published - 19 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Impact of postoperative in-hospital continuous vital sign monitoring on healthcare costs, resource utilization and labor market outcomes

Authors: Larsen et al. Journal: The European Journal of Health Economics published: April 6, 2026 Summary: This study evaluated whether artificial intelligence-assisted continuous vital sign monitoring after surgery affected healthcare costs, resource utilization, and labor market outcomes. The study was a secondary analysis of the WARD Surgical randomized clinical trial, which compared AI-assisted continuous vital […]

Read More
Anesthesiology Published - 19 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
‘IDR is the exception, not the rule’: TeamHealth CMO on billing reality

Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review The No Surprises Act, implemented in 2022, was designed to shield patients from unexpected medical bills and set up an independent dispute resolution process for payers and physician groups to settle out-of-network payments. But the law has become a flashpoint among physician groups and payers alike in recent months, as some […]

Read More
Anesthesiology Published - 19 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Beyond discharge score: postoperative care unit nurses’ clinical assessments improve postoperative risk stratification

Authors: Hvidberg et al. Journal: European Journal of Anaesthesiology published: March 10, 2026 Summary: This prospective cohort study evaluated whether PACU nurse clinical assessments improve prediction of early postoperative complications compared with commonly used discharge and warning scores. The study included 240 high-risk adult surgical patients at two PACUs in the Capital Region of Denmark. […]

Read More
Anesthesiology Published - 19 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Columbia, Tennessee – CRNAs and Anesthesiologists Wanted Full-Time and Locums Opportunities Available

Anesthesia Experts is expanding into Columbia, and we are building what we believe will become one of the strongest anesthesia teams in the region. We are currently recruiting both CRNAs and anesthesiologists for full-time and locums positions within a brand-new anesthesia care team model at one of Middle Tennessee’s growing hospitals. This is not a […]

Read More
Anesthesiology Published - 18 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Continuous vital sign monitoring of patients recovering from surgery on general wards

Authors: Khanna et al. Journal: British Journal of Anaesthesia published: 2024 Summary: This narrative review discusses the importance of continuous vital sign monitoring for postoperative patients recovering on general hospital wards. The authors note that most postoperative deaths occur on general wards, often after untreated changes in vital signs. Traditional ward monitoring usually occurs only […]

Read More