Wisconsin Anesthesia Professionals

02/09/2026

Tracheostomy is a well-established airway management procedure that is frequently associated with emergency or critical care settings. However, a substantial proportion of tracheostomies are performed in non-emergent contexts.

Understanding the potential risks of tracheostomy in non-emergent cases is essential for clinicians involved in surgical, anesthetic, pulmonary, and...

01/06/2026

Volatile anesthetics have been shown to modulate neurotransmitter release across multiple brain regions. For example, halothane attenuates haloperidol-induced dopamine release, while isoflurane increases γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) but decreases glutamate release.

The effect of isoflurane anesthesia on addiction-related behaviors is examined through neurotransmitter modulation, dopamine signaling...

07/21/2025

Assessing the depth of anesthesia is one of the most critical responsibilities of an anesthesiologist during surgical procedures. The goal is to maintain a level of decreased consciousness that is sufficient to prevent awareness and pain, while avoiding over-sedation that can lead to complications such as cardiovascular depression or delayed recovery.

We're a group of anesthesiologists and CRNAs dedicated to delivering expert ambulatory anesthesia care throughout Wisconsin.

06/05/2025

Infections of all severity can complicate surgery and anesthesia. When the body is fighting off an infection, the physiological stress experienced by the body can impact how anesthesia takes effect. As a result, anesthesiologists must adjust their approach when infections are present.

12/17/2024

Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is primarily used for clinical pain management. It is estimated to be 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine, making it highly effective in treating severe pain. However, it also has a high potential for misuse and overdose. While fentanyl has many critical medical uses, it also requires careful monitoring to ensure patient safety and prevent adverse outcomes.

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is primarily used for clinical pain management which is up to 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine.

11/25/2024

A Certificate of Public Advantage (COPA) is a legal framework that allows healthcare facilities to enter, under the oversight of state authorities, into mergers or cooperative agreements which might otherwise violate antitrust laws. The purpose of COPAs is to encourage collaboration between healthcare entities, particularly in rural or underserved areas, to enhance the quality of care, reduce costs, and maintain access to essential services. By providing regulatory oversight, states aim to ensure that these collaborations benefit the public without leading to monopolistic practices that harm consumers.

A Certificate of Public Advantage (COPA) is a legal framework that allows healthcare facilities to enter into mergers or cooperative agreements.

10/04/2024

Alcohol is a widely consumed substance that has effects on multiple parts of the body, including the blood and the immune system.

We're a group of anesthesiologists and CRNAs dedicated to delivering expert ambulatory anesthesia care throughout Wisconsin.

07/25/2024

Cesarean sections are among the most common surgical procedures worldwide, performed either electively or as an emergency measure to deliver a baby when vaginal delivery would put the mother or baby at risk.

Cesarean sections are among the most common surgical procedures, performed either electively or as an emergency measure to deliver a baby.

07/15/2024

Electrophysiologic monitoring, or neuromonitoring, is employed during surgery to evaluate the functional integrity of the brain, brainstem, spinal cord, and peripheral and cranial nerves and to inform the anesthesiologist of the patient’s neurological state.

We're a group of anesthesiologists and CRNAs dedicated to delivering expert ambulatory anesthesia care throughout Wisconsin.

06/12/2024

The potency of inhaled anesthetics is known as the Minimum Alveolar Concentration (MAC). MAC is defined as the concentration of an anesthetic in the alveoli needed to prevent movement in 50% of patients in response to a surgical incision.

We're a group of anesthesiologists and CRNAs dedicated to delivering expert ambulatory anesthesia care throughout Wisconsin.

06/03/2024

and are both widely used for sedation in a variety of medical procedures. However, remimazolam and midazolam have significantly different profiles that impact their safety, efficacy and, in particular, stability.

We're a group of anesthesiologists and CRNAs dedicated to delivering expert ambulatory anesthesia care throughout Wisconsin.

04/09/2024

Programmed Intermittent Epidural Boluses (PIEB) is a recent, innovative approach to pain management, particularly in obstetric and surgical settings.

Programmed Intermittent Epidural Boluses (PIEB) is an innovative approach to pain management, particularly in obstetric and surgical settings.