Month: March 2025

Uncategorized Published - 20 March, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Characterization of Speech and Language Deficits in the Postanesthesia Care Unit

AUTHORS: Ahmed, Meah T. BS-BME et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(3):p 655-664, March 2025. BACKGROUND: Assessing recovery after general anesthesia is complicated because patients must be sufficiently arousable to pay attention to the verbal instructions probing cognitive function. All delirium screens that have been used in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) rely heavily on a patient’s […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 March, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Discover The Best Anesthesiologist Opportunity in New Mexico

If 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 […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 March, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
We need a great CRNA to join our new anesthesia team Riverdale, GA!

We’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! […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 March, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation in Shoulder Pain: A Cohort study

Authors: Nava-Obregon T, Palacio-Ríos D, López-Ríos F, et al. Cureus March 2025 Abstract Objective: This study aims to evaluate the pain and clinical evolution of patients with shoulder pain with cooled radiofrequency ablation (CRFA). Methodology: A cohort prospective study of patients with shoulder pain for >3 months. All patients included were treated with CRFA in […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 March, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
748 hospitals at risk of closure, state by state

Author: Molly Gamble Becker’s CFO Report Nearly 750 rural U.S. hospitals are at risk of closure due to financial problems, with nearly half of those hospitals at immediate risk of closure. The count of 748 at-risk rural hospitals comes from the latest analysis from the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform, which is based on CMS’ […]

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Uncategorized Published - 19 March, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Impact of Sugammadex Versus Neostigmine Reversal on Postoperative Recovery Time in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Undergoing Bariatric Surgery

AUTHORS: Ajetunmobi, Olawale MB, BS, DA, FCAI et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(3):p 568-576, March 2025. BACKGROUND: Residual neuromuscular blockade can be associated with serious postoperative complications. Sugammadex is a newer neuromuscular blocking drug (NMBD) reversal agent that rapidly and completely reverses rocuronium. Whether sugammadex has any advantages over neostigmine in morbidly obese patients with obstructive […]

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Uncategorized Published - 19 March, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Direct Reinfusion of Unwashed Shed Autologous Blood During Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair

AUTHORS: Powell, Thomas R. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(3):p 527-536, March 2025. BACKGROUND:  This study’s purpose was to assess whether larger volumes of reinfused unwashed shed autologous blood (SAB) were associated with adverse events within 30 days for patients undergoing open thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (TAAA) repair. During TAAA repair, our institution uses a system […]

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Uncategorized Published - 19 March, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Discover The Best Anesthesiologist Opportunity in New Mexico

If 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 […]

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Uncategorized Published - 19 March, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
We need a great CRNA to join our new anesthesia team Riverdale, GA!

We’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! […]

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Uncategorized Published - 19 March, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthetic Management With Peripheral Nerve Blocks and Sedation for Popliteal Artery Aneurysm Repair in a Patient With Severe Pulmonary Dysfunction

Authors: Yoshioka T, Ishida K, Irie H Cureus March 2025 Abstract Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs), such as pneumonia, atelectasis, and respiratory failure, pose a significant challenge, particularly in patients with compromised respiratory function. Regional anesthesia is well-known for its numerous advantages, including its effectiveness in mitigating PPCs by circumventing the need for general anesthesia and […]

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