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Anesthesiology Published - 22 December, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Avoiding Intubation in Severe Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Due to Mixed Amiodarone Toxicity and Haemophilus Influenzae

Authors: La Brocca U et al. Cureus • December 2025 SummaryThis case report describes a 78-year-old woman with severe ARDS caused by a combination of Haemophilus influenzae pneumonia and chronic amiodarone pulmonary toxicity. Despite a profound P/F ratio nadir of 58 on high-flow nasal oxygen, she remained alert, stable, and without signs of respiratory collapse. […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 22 December, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Standardizing Quality Metrics for Neuraxial Labor Analgesia

Authors: Patel S S et al. Journal: Cureus 17(12): e98450, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.98450 SummaryThis article proposes a standardized quality improvement framework for neuraxial labor analgesia in obstetric anesthesia. Because quality metrics for epidural and combined spinal-epidural techniques vary widely between institutions, the authors synthesized national guidance and expert opinion to create a uniform, procedure-specific benchmarking system. […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 22 December, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Postoperative Sore Throat in the Postanesthetic Care Unit: Incidence, Contributing Factors, and Association With Airway Management

Authors: Sousa Braga I et al. Source: Cureus 17(12): e98473. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.98473 Summary:This retrospective study evaluated postoperative sore throat (POST) in 106 adults recovering in the PACU after general anesthesia with airway instrumentation. The overall incidence of POST was 21.7%, which is lower than the 30–60% commonly reported in prior literature. Moderate symptoms (VAS 4–7) […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 22 December, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Changes in Plasma Glycine Concentration in General Anesthesia With Remifentanil

Authors: Kato et al. Journal line: Cureus, November 12, 2025. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.96727 Summary:This prospective pilot study examined whether glycine-containing remifentanil elevates plasma glycine levels during general anesthesia. The concern arises because remifentanil formulations include glycine, and glycine acts as a co-agonist at the NMDA receptor, potentially contributing to opioid-induced hyperalgesia or postanesthetic shivering. Ten patients […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 22 December, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
BEST Independent CRNA Opportunity – Savannah, TN just increased salary $15,000

Hardin Medical Center (122 beds) is offering a rare CRNA-only practice where you can enjoy full autonomy and an exceptional lifestyle. • Schedule: 2 weeks on / 1 week off (17 weeks off each year)• Model: Independent CRNA practice – no anesthesiologist supervision• Case Mix: General surgery, orthopedics, endoscopy, OB/GYN (including epidurals & C-sections)• No […]

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