Anesthesia

In the last two years, a number of anesthesia recalls have affected thousands of devices and patients.  Here are four of the most notable recalls to know:  1. In 2023, Draeger Medical, or Dräger US, recalled more than 570,400 airway…

Grand Rapids-based Corewell Health West Michigan is rescheduling surgeries due to an anesthesiologist shortage and the imminent breakup with its anesthesia partner, West Michigan Anesthesia, according to a June 9 report from ABC affiliate WZZM. Corewell is ending its contract…

The FDA has issued a Class I recall for multiple anesthesia breathing circuit kits due to cracks in the hose that could cause inadequate ventilation.  The affected products include VentStar 220 as well as Anesthesia Circuit Kit Flex 1, 2,…

New guidelines from the Society for Perioperative Assessment and Quality Improvement advise patients using GLP-1 medications for weight loss to fast for a longer period of time preoperatively, according to a June 5 Medscape report.  In June 2023, the American…

Des Moines, Iowa-based MercyOne Medical Center has been delaying procedures amid a shake-up with its longtime anesthesia partner, according to a June 6 report from CBS affiliate KCCI. The system announced plans to end its partnership with anesthesia services provider…

Florida saw the largest increase in the average annual wage for certified registered nurse anesthetists from 2023 to 2024, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.  Across the U.S., the average pay for CRNAs increased $17,500 from 2023…

Consolidation is on the rise across healthcare, including the anesthesia space. Here are three notes on where efforts to consolidate the anesthesia industry are headed, as recently reported by Becker’s: 1. At least four anesthesia groups have emerged as power…

Here is an overview of four major anesthesia groups and their recent deal activity: US Anesthesia Partners  Premier Anesthesia  North American Partners in Anesthesia NorthStar Anesthesia 

In today’s rapidly evolving ASC and anesthesia landscapes, some leaders feel certified registered nurse anesthetists are positioned to do more than deliver care.  As economic and operational models shift, CRNAs have growing opportunities to shape workflows, drive efficiency and influence…

Strong anesthesia partnerships are vital to ASC performance, particularly as securing coverage becomes more and more difficult.  Jeff Tieder, MSN, CRNA, clinical assistant professor in the nurse anesthesia concentration at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, joined Becker’s to outline…