Month: July 2025

Uncategorized Published - 25 July, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Children: Challenges and Some Solutions

Authors: Benzon H, et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia. 2025;141(1):74–76. This editorial highlights the persistent challenge of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in pediatric patients, noting that the incidence is nearly twice as high in children compared to adults. PONV can lead to dehydration, delayed discharge, unplanned admissions, and increased healthcare costs. The authors discuss the […]

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Uncategorized Published - 25 July, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Intravenous Dabigatran Provides Effective, Reversible Anticoagulation for Cardiopulmonary Bypass in a Sheep Model

Authors: Nadtochiy, Sergiy M PhD et al Anesthesiology ():10.1097/ALN.0000000000005580, May 27, 2025. Background – Heparin is the standard anticoagulant used during Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB). However, there are problems with heparin, including immunogenicity and variability of effect, that make a search for an alternative desirable. We have reported that dabigatran anticoagulation provides adequate conditions for CPB in […]

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Uncategorized Published - 25 July, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
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 - 25 July, 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 - 24 July, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Revisiting anesthesia-induced preconditioning for neuroprotection in the aging brain

Adelaars S, et al. Journal of Clinical Anesthesia. 2025. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclinane.2025.111896 This prospective cohort study evaluated 50 elderly patients undergoing aortic valve replacement to compare delirium detection using clinical observation, the Delirium Observation Screening (DOS) scale, and single-lead EEG (sl-EEG). Delirium incidence varied significantly by method: 32% by clinical assessment, 28% by DOS, and 76% by […]

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Uncategorized Published - 24 July, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Effects of an opioid-free care pathway vs. opioid-based standard care on postoperative pain and postoperative quality of recovery after laparoscopic bariatric surgery

Adelaars S, et al. Journal of Clinical Anesthesia. 2025. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclinane.2025.111896 This prospective cohort study evaluated 50 elderly patients undergoing aortic valve replacement to compare delirium detection rates using three methods: clinical observation, the Delirium Observation Screening (DOS) scale, and single-lead EEG (sl-EEG). The incidence of postoperative delirium varied significantly—32% with clinical observation, 28% with DOS, […]

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Uncategorized Published - 24 July, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
The number of ASCs in all 50 states

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review There are 6,468 Medicare-certified ASCs in the U.S., according to CMS data. ASCA reported the number of ASCs by state as of March 2025. Below is the breakdown of Medicare-certified surgery centers in each state: Alabama 51 Alaska 18 Arizona 239 Arkansas 84 California 896 Colorado 132 Connecticut 54 Delaware 22 […]

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Uncategorized Published - 24 July, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Breath from Salt: A Story of Tenacity

Salia, Anjam MD, PhD et al Anesthesiology. 2025; Review of Educational Material. DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000004567 “Breath from Salt: A Story of Tenacity” by Bijal P. Trivedi offers a compelling narrative chronicling the fight to conquer cystic fibrosis. The book highlights the efforts of scientists, physicians, patients, and families—especially the story of Joe O’Donnell, a philanthropist whose […]

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Uncategorized Published - 24 July, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Mixed Results for BC’s Opioid Standard for Noncancer Pain

Author: Marilynn Larkin Medscape Medical News An opioid prescribing practice standard for chronic noncancer pain (CNCP) was associated with accelerated declines in opioid doses and high-dose prescribing in British Columbia (BC) but also with more aggressive and inappropriate dose tapering, a new analysis showed. In addition, the standard resulted in restricted access to opioids for […]

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Uncategorized Published - 24 July, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
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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