# Articles

## Leadership Q&A: Operational excellence in anesthesia

**February 23, 2026 | Anesthesia**  
Today’s healthcare landscape is demanding more from hospitals than ever before. A good anesthesia partner could make all the difference, but all too often new care models face […]

## Behind the Stethoscope: A conversation with Dr. Irving Ward

**January 27, 2026 | Anesthesia**  
We’re proud to share in the careers of so many incredible healthcare professionals who are not only experts in their field but also dedicated to the […]

## Building buy-in: A practical roadmap to anesthesia evolution

**January 13, 2026 | Anesthesia**  
With hospitals today facing rising costs, staffing constraints, and growing clinical complexity, anesthesia models must be constructed with the evolving healthcare landscape in mind. And this may mean going […]

## Strength in vulnerability: Using frailty assessments to improve postoperative outcomes

**January 7, 2025 | Anesthesia**  
Meeting Your Patient  Ms. Jones, an 82-year-old retiree presents for scheduled elective hip replacement surgery to alleviate the pain of her severe osteoarthritis. Along with […]

## Taking the pain out of reducing hospital length of stay

**July 23, 2024 | Anesthesia**  
As an anesthesiologist, my life’s work is to keep patients safe and comfortable through all types of medical procedures, often on the most difficult day […]

## Empowering CRNAs: 3 reasons to support professional autonomy

**March 19, 2024 | Anesthesia**  
As a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA), the desire for professional autonomy is not merely a personal aspiration; it’s an essential component that underpins our […]

## The foundation for a successful anesthesia practice

**February 8, 2024 | Anesthesia**  
As Sound’s new Chief Medical Officer for Anesthesia, my primary focus is on providing patients with the highest-quality care for better outcomes — and sharing […]

## Pathway to Purpose: A Reflection for CRNA Week

**January 26, 2023 | Anesthesia, Culture, Leadership**  
Growing up, I always wanted to be in healthcare to help others in need. However, I never expected to become a certified registered nurse anesthetist […]

## Maximize Your Anesthesia Career by Practicing at the Top of Your License

**September 21, 2022 | Anesthesia, Careers**  
Erik Rauch, DNP, MBA, CRNA, NSPM-C is a Regional CRNA Director for Sound Anesthesia with over 15 years of experience in a variety of settings […]

## What are Regional Blocks?

**August 18, 2022 | Anesthesia, Culture**  
For an anesthetist, pain is the enemy. Behind every broken leg that needs surgery is a scared patient who puts their confidence in a provider […]