Authors: Rodney A. Gabriel, MD, MAS et al Anesthesiology August 2024. Background Pectoralis-II and paravertebral nerve blocks are both used to treat pain following breast surgery. Most previous studies involving mastectomy identified little difference of significance between the two approaches. Whether this is also accurate for non-mastectomy procedures remains unknown. Methods Participants undergoing uni- or […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review The sentencing for an Raynaldo Ortiz Jr., MD, a former anesthesiologist at Baylor Scott & White Surgicare North Dallas who is accused of tampering with IV bags, has been delayed for the fourth time, CBS News Texas reported Sept. 18. A new date has not yet been set for the hearing, […]
Read MoreASA Monitor September 2024, Vol. 88, 30. Edwards launches the SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA valve in Europe with technology to enhance durability Edwards Lifesciences announced the European launch of the SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA valve, the only transcatheter aortic heart valve to incorporate the company’s RESILIA tissue technology, designed to extend the valve’s durability. The valve […]
Read MoreAuthor: James Mesrobian, MD, MBA, FASA, FACHE ASA Monitor September 2024, Vol. 88, 10–11. Thomas Sowell, economist and senior fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution, is 93 years old. He is a staunch conservative. He once stated: “There are no solutions, there are only trade-offs; and you try to get the best trade-off you can get […]
Read MoreAuthors: Oskar Kjærgaard Hørsdal, BMSc et al Anesthesiology Newly Published on August 2024. Background Cardiogenic shock (CS) presents a medical challenge with limited treatment options. Positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) during mechanical ventilation has been linked with clinical benefits in patients with CS. We investigated if increasing PEEP levels could unload the left ventricle (LV) in […]
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 MoreAuthors: Claudia R. Fernandez Robles, MD; Anthony Tanella, MD ASA Monitor September 2024, Vol. 88, 34–35. Nonoperating room anesthesia (NORA) has experienced significant growth over the past decade, with projections indicating continued expansion (Anesth Analg 2017;124:1261-7). NORA presents unique challenges, such as confined spaces, remote locations, and medically complex patient populations. Increased volumes in NORA necessitates adaptation to […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Here are 14 new anesthesiology groups, programs and partnerships that have been created since Jan. 1, 2024, as reported by Becker’s: 1. Detroit-based Anesthesia Management Services inked a deal to begin providing anesthesia services with Mount Clemens, Mich.-based McLaren Macomb Hospital starting Oct. 1. 2. Fairfield (Conn.) University has expanded its CRNA program to […]
Read MoreAuthors: Stephanie Opusunju Ibekwe, MD, MBA, MPH, MS; Anita Gupta, DO, MPP, GMP, PharmD, FASA ASA Monitor September 2024, Vol. 88, 24–25. Quality has taken a front seat in transforming health care since the beginning of the 21st century. According to the National Academy of Medicine, 2%-4% of deaths in health care were deemed preventable due to medical […]
Read MoreAuthors: Timothy R. Petersen, Ph.D. et al Anesthesiology October 2024, Vol. 141, 811. To the Editor: We read with interest the recent report on the Regional versus General Anesthesia for Promoting Independence after Hip Fracture (REGAIN) study of 1-yr survival with general versus spinal anesthesia in proximal femur fracture repair. Those authors reported that the choice “did not […]
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