Kentucky Anesthesia Partners

04/28/2026

Despite advances in surgical and anesthetic techniques, a significant proportion of patients continue to experience inadequately controlled pain, which can lead to adverse outcomes such as delayed recovery, prolonged hospitalization, and the development of chronic pain syndromes.

In cases of refractory pain, the escalation of postoperative analgesia may involve advanced strategies such as intravenous ketamine infusions...

03/24/2026

Emergence from anesthesia in pediatric patients is a physiologically and behaviorally vulnerable transition that requires deliberate perioperative planning. During awakening, airway tone, ventilatory drive, consciousness, and sensory processing are progressively restored.

Accordingly, best practices for pediatric emergence should include preventive strategies prior to the induction of anesthesia. Behavioral preparation...

02/17/2026

Aiming to economize and modernize US government-funded healthcare programs, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed significant regulatory adjustments to Medicare in 2025

In addition to eligibility requirements and prescription medication rules, the adjustments include changes to Medicare coverage of outpatient procedures.

01/14/2026

Total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) uses continuous intravenous infusion to achieve hypnosis, analgesia, and immobility without the use of inhalational anesthetics. This is most often accomplished by using propofol as the hypnotic agent and an opioid, such as remifentanil or fentanyl, for analgesia.

To access the benefits of TIVA in certain clinical scenarios, anesthesiologists must understand the relevant safety considerations when mixing drugs for TIVA.

12/15/2025

Orthostatic blood pressure changes—defined as a significant drop in systolic or diastolic pressure upon standing—are a common yet often under-recognized phenomenon in the postoperative period.

Orthostatic blood pressure changes—defined as a significant drop in systolic or diastolic pressure upon standing—are a common...

07/28/2025

Some trained and certified anesthesiologists choose to apply their anesthesiology expertise in other professions, including as researchers, medical or pharmaceutical consultants, hospital administrators, and health technology experts. At the same time, practicing anesthesiologists may assume non-clinical responsibilities. In fact, some of these responsibilities may be increasing. This increase is a subject of active debate within the profession, and there are strong arguments in favor of and against anesthesiologists assuming non-clinical responsibilities.

Some trained and certified anesthesiologists choose to apply their anesthesiology expertise in other professions, including as researchers, medical or

06/23/2025

Benzodiazepines are commonly given perioperatively for sleep and anxiolysis and intraoperatively in conjunction with other anesthetics and analgesics. However, some data suggest that, when possible, avoiding benzodiazepines could reduce the risk of postoperative delirium, which is a significant concern following anesthesia and surgery.

Benzodiazepines are commonly given perioperatively for sleep and anxiolysis and intraoperatively in conjunction with other anesthetics and analgesics. Some

11/27/2024

Jet ventilation (JV) is a specialized technique frequently employed during surgeries involving the airway. In anesthesiology, maintaining effective ventilation is critical for patient safety during procedures. By providing high-velocity bursts of oxygen into the airway, JV ensures that patients are breathing enough oxygen even while undergoing intensive surgeries under anesthesia where standard oxygenation and ventilation practices do not work.

Jet ventilation is a specialized technique frequently employed to maintain effective ventilation which is critical for patient safety during procedures.

10/21/2024

Glucagon-like-peptide-1 (GLP-1) drugs are a class of medications initially developed to treat type 2 diabetes. These drugs, also known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, stimulate the body to produce more insulin and lower blood glucose levels.

Glucagon-like-peptide-1 (GLP-1) drugs are a class of medications initially developed to treat type 2 diabetes.

10/21/2024

In the U.S., aspiring anesthesiologists follow a well-defined path, typically completing medical school, a residency in anesthesiology, and additional fellowship training if desired. However, for various reasons—such as career changes, relocation, or different educational backgrounds—some medical professionals may seek an alternate entry pathway into anesthesiology.

In the U.S., aspiring anesthesiologists follow a well-defined path, typically completing medical school, a residency in anesthesiology, and additional

08/07/2024

Postoperative delirium is a common and serious complication that can occur after surgery, particularly in older adults.

07/01/2024

Endoscopy is a common medical procedure used to diagnose and treat conditions within the digestive tract. It involves the insertion of a flexible tube equipped with a camera, an endoscope, through the mouth or re**um to visualize the esophagus, stomach, intestines, or colon.