We are seeking a dedicated anesthesiologist to join our all-anesthesiologist group. Our team will consist of 4 full-time providers and 1 for vacation relief, managing 3 operating rooms. Position Highlights: Zero call for 3 weeks, followed by 1 week of call without daytime work only call after 7 PM therefore you may not work the […]
Read MorePeriprocedural management and multidisciplinary care pathways for patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices: A scientific statement from the American Heart Association. Circulation 2024; 150:e183–96. PMID: 38984417. Author:BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D. Anesthesiology December 2024, Vol. 141, A13–A15. Periprocedural management of cardiac implantable electric devices (CIEDs) is challenging given the variety of devices currently in use. The American Heart […]
Read MoreWe are seeking a dedicated anesthesiologist to join our all-anesthesiologist group. Our team will consist of 4 full-time providers and 1 for vacation relief, managing 3 operating rooms. Position Highlights: Zero call for 3 weeks, followed by 1 week of call without daytime work only call after 7 PM therefore you may not work the […]
Read MoreAuthor: Rylee Wilson Becker’s Payers Review Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield has walked back a controversial policy capping the amount of time it would reimburse providers for anesthesia services. In November, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans in Connecticut, New York and Missouri said they would implement Physician Work Time Values set by CMS for anesthesia reimbursement. […]
Read MoreAuthors: Robert M. Raw, M.D., M.B.Ch.B. (Pret.), M.Prax.Med.(Pret.), M.F.G.P.(S.A.), D.A.(S.A.). Anesthesiology December 2024, Vol. 141, 1215–1216. To the Editor: The recent article by Mashour et al. on consciousness and the dying brain caught my eye, as I have had such a personal experience. Once I suffered from gastro-esophageal reflux after eating spicy meals. I occasionally experienced bile […]
Read MoreAuthor: Dr Nikesh Seth Feedspot Chronic pain affects millions of individuals worldwide, and finding effective, long-term pain management solutions remains a challenge for both patients and healthcare providers. While traditional medications like opioids and NSAIDs are often prescribed, they come with their own set of risks and side effects. In recent years, CBD (Cannabidiol) has […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review From 2019 to 2023, Missouri saw the largest decline in anesthesiologist employment, seeing a 75% decrease in anesthesiology positions, according to an October study from Rivanna. The company determined where anesthesia jobs are booming by reviewing data from Indeed job posts for anesthesiologists across different states was analyzed to identify regional […]
Read MorePovidone iodine vs chlorhexidine gluconate in alcohol for preoperative skin antisepsis: A randomized clinical trial. JAMA 2024; 332:541–9. PMID: 38884982. Author: Jamie Sleigh, M.D. Anesthesiology December 2024, Vol. 141, A13–A15. The World Health Organization recommends chlorhexidine solutions over povidone iodine solutions for surgical skin preparation. This advice is based on meta-analyses suggesting that chlorhexidine achieves better […]
Read MoreAuthors: Maxwell B. Baker, M.Sc. et al Anesthesiology December 2024, Vol. 141, 1213–1215. To the Editor: We read with great enthusiasm the manuscript by Richards et al. titled “Damage Control Resuscitation in Traumatic Hemorrhage: It Is More Than Fixing the Holes and Filling the Tank.” This comprehensive review significantly contributes to our understanding of resuscitation strategies in traumatic […]
Read MoreAuthors: Scott Hughey, M.D., L.C.D.R., M.C., U.S.N. et al Anesthesiology December 2024, Vol. 141, 1212–1213. To the Editor: We were pleased to read the Clinical Focus Review by Richards et al., “Damage Control Resuscitation in Traumatic Hemorrhage: It Is More Than Fixing the Holes and Filling the Tank” in the March 2024 issue of Anesthesiology. This review is one […]
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