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Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review The No Surprises Act took effect in January 2022 with the goal of preventing surprise billing by implementing an independent dispute resolution process for payment disputes between payers and out-of-network providers. Despite the law’s intention, some anesthesia providers say that insurance companies are still able to avoid or reduce […]
Read MoreKremic L, Jaffer A, Patel K, et al. Anesthesiology (June 19, 2025). doi:10.1097/ALN.0000000000005626 This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the relationship between preoperative depression and postoperative length of stay (LOS) in surgical patients. Among 57 studies involving over 27 million patients, those with preoperative depression had a significantly longer hospital stay—on average 0.98 days more […]
Read MoreCoppens 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 […]
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