Authors: Bertoch, Todd M.D. et al Anesthesiology 142(6):p 1085-1099, June 2025. Background: Opioids are effective for treating acute pain but have safety, tolerability, and addiction concerns while nonopioid analgesics have limited efficacy. Suzetrigine, an oral, nonopioid small molecule, selectively inhibits the voltage-gated sodium channel 1.8 (NaV1.8) and has potential to provide efficacious and safe relief for […]
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 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 MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review From reliable staffing to mutual respect, 10 ASC leaders joined Becker’s to discuss what makes a strong anesthesia partner. Question: What qualities make for a strong anesthesia partner in today’s ASC environment? Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length. George Anastasian MD. Chief of Anesthesiology at White […]
Read MoreAuthor: Claire Wallace Becker’s ASC Review Pain management specialist and anesthesiologist Paul Lynch, MD, has launched a new chronic pain management initiative, US Pain. US Pain currently has clinics in Arizona, California, Texas, Oklahoma, Georgia, Kansas and Nevada, but is actively looking for physician partners in all 50 states, according to an April 17 press […]
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: Saoulidou E N et al Cureus 17(5): e83617. doi:10.7759/cureus.83617 Abstract Postoperative vision loss is a rare complication following surgery in prone positioning. Waking with loss of visual acuity after an elective nonocular surgery is a catastrophic event, not only for the patient but also for the physicians. The specific pathogenesis of postoperative vision loss remains unknown in most […]
Read MoreAuthors: Singavarapu J, et al Cureus 17(5): e83687. doi:10.7759/cureus.83687 Abstract Pierre Robin Sequence (PRS) is a rare congenital disorder characterized by a triad of micrognathia, glossoptosis, and airway obstruction. This case report presents a rare instance of PRS marked by congenital airway obstruction, which significantly complicated endotracheal intubation with vocal cord motion and a smaller […]
Read MoreAuthors: Abu Alwafa R, et al Cureus 17(5): e83700. doi:10.7759/cureus.83700 Abstract Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) is a rare mesenchymal neoplasm predominantly affecting children and young adults. Here, we present a case of IMT incidentally discovered in the mesentery of a six-month-old infant, managed through radical surgery. The patient initially presented with decreased oral intake and […]
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