We’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 MoreAUTHORS: Stoker, Alexander D. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(3):p 687-696, March 2025. BACKGROUND: During orthotopic liver transplantation, allograft reperfusion is a dynamic point in the operation and often requires vasoactive medications and blood transfusions. Normothermic machine perfusion (NMP) of liver allografts has emerged to increase the number of transplantable organs and may have utility […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Bonsel, Joshua M. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(3):p 675-686, March 2025. BACKGROUND: While peripheral nerve blocks (PNBs) are associated with various improved outcomes in patients undergoing total hip or knee arthroplasty (THA/TKA), disparities in PNB utilization have been reported. This study assessed the importance of socioeconomic, demographic, clinical, and hospital determinants in explaining […]
Read MoreAuthors: Daryl Dorsey, BS; Fekir Negussie, MPH; Elizabeth Igaga, MMed; Tyler Law, MD, MS; Michael Lipnick, MD Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Volume 40, No. 1 • February 2025 Pulse oximetry has long been a cornerstone of patient safety both inside and outside the operating room. However, data emerged during the COVID pandemic revealing health care disparities […]
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: Claire Wallace Becker’s ASC Review While just 1% of physicians have attempted suicide, an additional 15% have contemplated it, according to Medscape’s 2025 “‘A Lot More Still Needs to Be Done:’ Physicians and Suicide Report,” published Feb. 21. In 2022 and 2023, only 9% of physicians reported contemplating suicide, representing a sharp uptick in 2024. Around […]
Read MoreAutor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Rising healthcare costs and restrictive policies are creating significant challenges for ASCs, potentially threatening their ability to provide cost-effective, high-quality care. Joe Peluso, administrator at Aestique Surgical Center in Greensburg, Pa., joined Becker’s to discuss his perspective on the policy changes needed to drive sustainability and improve patient access for ASCs. […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Kong, Siyu BS et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(3):p 636-645, March 2025. BACKGROUND: While the relationship between glycemic variability (GV) and acute kidney injury (AKI) has been a subject of interest, the specific association of GV with persistent AKI beyond 48 hours postoperative after noncardiac surgery is not well-established. METHODS: This retrospective cohort study aimed […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Worravitudomsuk, Tarvit MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(3):p 628-635, March 2025. BACKGROUND: Spinal anesthesia is the preferred anesthetic technique for cesarean deliveries. Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) and pruritus occur in up to 80% and 83% of patients, respectively, after cesarean delivery with intrathecal opioids. Ondansetron is the recommended medication for PONV prophylaxis, but […]
Read More