Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Since the beginning of 2025, lawmakers in several states have proposed legislation to address anesthesia reimbursement policies and regulations for certified registered nurse practice regulations. Here are seven updates to anesthesia legislation in 2025 so far: 1. California Assemblyman Heath Flora introduced two pieces of legislation that aim to clarify rules […]
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 MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesia remains a dynamic industry as leaders explore new methods of opioid-free pain management and expand into new care settings. Christina Menor, MD, president-elect of the California Society of Anesthesiologists joined Becker’s to discuss the field’s most exciting developments and biggest challenges in the near future. Editor’s note: Responses have been […]
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 MoreAuthors: Torrez J P, Otsuki D A, Zeferino S P, et al. Cureus 17(1): e78057. doi:10.7759/cureus.78057 Abstract Following cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) surgery, patients may experience vasoplegic or vasogenic shock syndrome. This condition has a variable incidence, reaching up to 44% in high-risk patients, with mortality rates ranging from 30% to 50%, primarily due to multiple […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Machado Assis et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(2):p 243-251, February 2025. BACKGROUND: The supraglottic airway device (SGD) was introduced as a breakthrough in airway management. The Fastrach emerged as the first commercially available intubating SGD, drawing extensive investigation. I-gel is a more recent device that has gained popularity, can be used as an intubating SGD, […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Schwiethal, Arne MSc et al Anesthesia & Analgesia March 2025, Vol. 140, Issue 3 BACKGROUND: Due to their chemical nature as fluorinated hydrocarbon compounds, volatile anesthetics are highly potent greenhouse gases, with desflurane having by far the largest CO2-equivalent (CO2e) footprint. In everyday clinical practice, the CO2e footprint can easily be reduced through the […]
Read MoreAuthors: Uppalapati V, Nag D, Anand R, et al. Cureus 16(12): e76160. doi:10.7759/cureus.76160 Abstract Thromboelastography (TEG) has evolved from a primarily surgical tool to a key instrument in broader medical fields, including personalized medicine for coagulopathies. The rationale for conducting this bibliometric analysis of TEG is to understand the evolution and current state of research […]
Read MoreAuthors: Kuroda I, Fujita A, Okumura Y, et al. Cureus 16(12): e76555. doi:10.7759/cureus.76555 Abstract Sotos syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by distinct facial features, intellectual disability, and overgrowth. In this case, a patient with Sotos syndrome presented with severe intellectual disability, for which general anesthesia was initially considered. However, at the request of the […]
Read MoreAuthors: Jacqueline M. Morano, MD, FASA; Jamie L. Uejima, MD Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Volume 40, No. 1 • February 2025 Anesthesia professionals are encountering patients with non-cardiac implantable electrical devices (NCIED) with increasing frequency. These devices are otherwise known as neurologic stimulators and include, but are not limited to spinal cord stimulators (SCS), deep brain […]
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