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Authors: Barbara Loi, M.D. et al Anesthesiology October 2024, Vol. 141, 719–731. Background Aeration heterogeneity affects lung stress and influences outcomes in adults with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The authors hypothesize that aeration heterogeneity may differ between neonatal respiratory disorders and is associated with oxygenation, so its evaluation may be relevant in managing respiratory support. […]
Read MoreAuthor: Amy Pearson, MD, FASA ASA Monitor July 2024, Vol. 88, 28–30. For those of us in anesthesiology, social media can seem too risky and complicated to utilize well. The landscape is always changing, and as trusted health care professionals, we need to carefully balance our authenticity and professional objectivity. So how do we stay ahead […]
Read MoreAuthor: Deepak Gupta, MD KevinMD.com Unless planning to issue an update on practice guidelines for obstetric anesthesia, the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), along with its subspecialty organization, the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP), should formulate a consensus statement for peri-anesthesia management during out-of-hospital cesarean sections (OHCS). Florida has become the first state […]
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 MoreAutor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Physicians working in hospital-owned practices are nearly three times more likely to report dissatisfaction compared to those in physician-owned practices, according to consulting firm Bain & Company’s Frontline of Healthcare Survey, highlighted in an October blog post. “As healthcare continues to adopt a system-led approach, many practices have strayed from […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Amid the fallout from Hurricane Helene, hospitals across the nation are conserving IV fluids. Here are nine things to know: 1. Flooding from Hurricane Helene damaged Baxter’s manufacturing plant in Marion, N.C., which supplies around 60% of the U.S. market’s IV fluids. On Oct. 3, Baxter informed customers they would only […]
Read MoreAuthors: Anahi Perlas, M.D.; Vincent W. S. Chan, M.D. Anesthesiology November 2024, Vol. 141, 1025–1026. In Reply: We thank Dr. Sethuraman for their interest in our article and the opportunity to address their study design points. First, there was a concern that a non-inferiority design is only suitable for clinical trials in which a treatment or intervention […]
Read MoreAuthors: Nicholas J. Douville, MD, PhD et al Anesthesiology September 2024. Background Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a key driver of unplanned admission and patient satisfaction following surgery. Because traditional risk factors do not completely explain variability in risk, we hypothesize that genetics may contribute to the overall risk for this complication. The objective […]
Read MoreAuthors: Chun-Yu Peng, M.D. et al Anesthesiology November 2024, Vol. 141, 1009–1012. To the Editor: Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are approved for type 2 diabetes mellitus and weight loss. However, concerns have emerged regarding their potential to increase the risk of perioperative regurgitation and aspiration pneumonitis, despite standard fasting protocols. The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA; […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesiology faces numerous pressure points, including provider shortages and decreasing reimbursements. And, as private payers typically look to Medicare to determine their reimbursement rates, some look to CMS to change the course of consistent rate declines. Here is what four anesthesiologists told Becker’s they would like to see from CMS: Editor’s […]
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