Authors: Gross I, Shore-Lesserson L, Farmer SL Anesthesia & Analgesia ():10.1213/ANE.0000000000007692, August 08, 2025. This editorial addresses the persistent challenges in implementing patient blood management (PBM) programs worldwide, despite strong evidence supporting their ability to improve patient outcomes, reduce transfusion-related risks, and conserve blood resources. The authors reference the WHO’s 2021 PBM Policy Brief and […]
Read MoreAuthor: Srinivasaraghavan N et al. A & A Practice 19(7): e02019. doi:10.1213/XAA.0000000000002019 This double-blinded, randomized controlled trial compared ultrasound-guided external oblique intercostal block (EOIB) with intravenous morphine as rescue analgesia for patients experiencing moderate to severe pain despite epidural analgesia after upper abdominal surgery. Sixty-six patients were randomized equally to EOIB or IV morphine. The […]
Read MoreAuthor: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review Independent anesthesiologists tend to earn their peak average income at between 15 and 21 years of experience, according to Medscape’s salary explorer. Average annual compensation, by years in practice, is: One to seven years: $350,000 Eight to 14 years: $470,000 15 to 21 years: $500,000 22 to 28 years: $470,000 Earnings […]
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 MoreAuthors: Hand BA, Dholakia R, Smith BB, Borah JB, Chapital AB, Milam AJ Anesthesia & Analgesia ():10.1213/ANE.0000000000007684, August 06, 2025. This retrospective cohort analysis evaluated the financial implications of intraoperative methadone use in 12,017 adults undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass between 2019 and 2023 at a large multisite healthcare system. Methadone is known to reduce […]
Read MoreAuthors: Coverdale G, Patteril M Anesthesia & Analgesia ():10.1213/ANE.0000000000007703, August 08, 2025. | This perspective article examines the evolving role of central venous pressure (CVP) interpretation in perioperative and critical care monitoring. While CVP has historically been used as a surrogate for right atrial pressure and left ventricular preload, guiding fluid therapy with specific targets […]
Read MoreAuthor: Kawabe-Ishibashi C et al. Paediatric Anaesthesia. First published August 2, 2025. doi:10.1111/pan.70020 This study developed and piloted a Japanese version of the modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale (mYPAS) following internationally recognized translation and cultural adaptation guidelines. The process included forward and back translation, cultural adjustments, and cognitive debriefing, with permission from the original authors. […]
Read MoreAuthors: van Zundert AJ, Cylinder DM, van Swinderen B Anesthesia & Analgesia ():10.1213/ANE.0000000000007695, August 08, 2025. This perspective explores the complexities of cognitive recovery following general anesthesia (GA), emphasizing that emergence from anesthesia does not equate to full cognitive restoration. Recovery trajectories can be unpredictable, especially in patients with comorbidities or preexisting cognitive or psychiatric […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Kansas City University has opened admissions for its new Master of Health Science in Anesthesiologist Assistant program, which will begin in January 2026 at the Farber-McIntire campus in Joplin, Mo. According to an Aug. 1 news release, the program aims to address the ongoing shortage of anesthesia providers. The curriculum will […]
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