Goyal V, Varshney A, Pahade A Cureus. 2025;17(7):e88742. doi:10.7759/cureus.88742 This retrospective study examined the impact of autologous blood transfusion using the acute normovolemic hemodilution (ANH) technique in 59 patients undergoing open heart procedures. Patients were divided into two groups: one receiving autologous transfusion and the other not. While patients in the autologous group had higher […]
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 MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review The average total salary for anesthesiologists is $444,468, according to new data from Marit Health, a salary transparency platform for physicians and advanced practice providers. Here are five more key statistics from Marit Health’s database as of July 17: 1. The average base salary for anesthesiologists is $393,353. 2. On average, […]
Read MoreMuchintala R, Khan A, Kalia K, et al. Cureus. 2025;17(6):e86370. doi:10.7759/cureus.86370 This large retrospective cohort study using the MIMIC-IV database found that ICU patients who missed pharmacologic VTE prophylaxis had a significantly higher in-hospital mortality rate (17.1% vs. 11.6%) compared to those who received it. Interestingly, ICU length of stay was shorter in the missed […]
Read MoreMuchintala R, Khan A, Kalia K, et al. Cureus. 2025;17(6):e86370. doi:10.7759/cureus.86370 This large retrospective cohort study using the MIMIC-IV database evaluated the association between missed pharmacologic venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis and outcomes in ICU patients. Among 65,355 adult patients, 85.6% received VTE prophylaxis, while 14.4% did not. Patients who missed prophylaxis had significantly shorter ICU […]
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 MoreHassan A, Shah S, Bustamante N, et al. Cureus. 2025;17(6):e86640. doi:10.7759/cureus.86640 This case report describes a patient in his 60s who developed severe critical illness dysphagia (CID) following ICU admission for fluid overload complicated by cardiac arrest, mechanical ventilation, and sepsis. After extubation, he was found to have profound pharyngeal dysphagia with silent aspiration confirmed […]
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 MoreHassan A, Shah S, Bustamante N, et al. Cureus. June 24, 2025; 17(6): e86640. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.86640 Summary:This case report presents a detailed account of a male patient in his 60s who developed critical illness dysphagia (CID) following a pulseless electrical activity (PEA) arrest and prolonged intensive care unit (ICU) stay. After an extended period of mechanical […]
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