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Coppens S, Hoogma DF, Dewinter G, et al. Anesthesiology (June 19, 2025). doi:10.1097/ALN.0000000000005625 In this multicenter, double-blind, randomized trial involving 100 patients undergoing uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, intercostal nerve blocks administered under direct surgical vision significantly reduced opioid consumption compared to ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane (ESP) blocks. At 12 hours post-extubation, morphine usage was lower […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Those in anesthesia are well-versed in the issues currently facing the specialty, including staffing shortages and reimbursement challenges. Udaya Padakandla, MD, an anesthesiologist at Baylor Scott & White Health in Dallas and immediate past president of the Texas Society of Anesthesiologists, recently joined Becker’s discuss what he believes is missing from […]
Read MoreMina G, Dhoon T Q, Rahimian R, et al. Cureus 17(7): e88686. doi:10.7759/cureus.88686 Photodynamic bone stabilization (PBSS) is a minimally invasive option often used in patients with metastatic bone disease who are poor surgical candidates. This case report presents a fatal cardiopulmonary collapse following balloon insufflation during PBSS in a 68-year-old woman with advanced sarcoma […]
Read MoreMina G, Dhoon TQ, Rahimian R, et al. Cureus. 2025;17(7):e88686. doi:10.7759/cureus.88686 This case report presents a rare and fatal complication during a photodynamic bone stabilization system (PBSS) procedure in a 68-year-old woman with metastatic sarcoma. Following balloon insufflation during the operation, the patient experienced sudden cardiopulmonary collapse due to presumed embolic debris—likely from bone marrow […]
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 MoreLeivaditis V, Papatriantafyllou A, Milas T, et al. Cureus. 2025;17(7):e88717. doi:10.7759/cureus.88717 This case report describes a 58-year-old man with a giant aortic root aneurysm exceeding 11 cm, severe aortic regurgitation, and reduced left ventricular function who underwent successful surgical repair using a Bentall procedure. Preoperative imaging confirmed no dissection, and emergent surgery was performed due […]
Read MoreMishra S, Dubey N, Verma A, et al. Cureus. 2025;17(7):e88714. doi:10.7759/cureus.88714 This randomized controlled study compared the hemodynamic effects of fractionated versus bolus dosing of hyperbaric bupivacaine for spinal anesthesia in 60 elderly patients undergoing lower limb surgery. Group B received a single bolus dose, while Group F received the same total volume in two […]
Read MoreSandeep G, Singha S K, Nazir S, et al. Cureus. 2025;17(7):e88726. doi:10.7759/cureus.88726 This case report describes the use of a clavipectoral fascial plane block (CPFB) as the sole anesthetic technique for permanent pacemaker insertion in a patient with severe claustrophobia and a history of polysubstance abuse. Given the elevated risks of systemic sedation—including respiratory depression […]
Read MoreAgcaoili G A, Schooley K V, Johnson-Gray E, et al. Cureus. 2025;17(7):e88728. doi:10.7759/cureus.88728 This case report highlights a rare but life-threatening complication of pregnancy: disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) following intrauterine fetal demise due to placental abruption. A 37-year-old woman presented with heavy vaginal bleeding and fetal demise at 32 weeks’ gestation. She rapidly developed signs […]
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