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Anesthesiology Published - 2 May, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Trends in Medical Malpractice Claims: Social Perception of Healthcare Affects Outcomes in the Courtroom

Author: Brittnie Hayes, Esq., Vice President of Claims, The Doctors Company This article was originally published in Medical Economics. During the past several years, social perception of healthcare has shifted, evidenced in plaintiff-tilted documentaries depicting one-sided versions of medical events and social media commentaries blaming clinicians for the high cost of medical care. These negative media […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 1 May, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Neuraxial Compared With General Anesthesia on Postoperative Outcomes After Hip Arthroplasty for Geriatric Hip Fracture

Authors: Meng F et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, 142(5):848–855, May 2026 This study evaluates whether neuraxial anesthesia provides superior postoperative outcomes compared with general anesthesia in geriatric patients undergoing hip arthroplasty for hip fracture, using a large national database. Given the ongoing debate regarding optimal anesthetic technique in this high-risk population, the authors sought to […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 1 May, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
The anesthesia staffing strategies that are actually working

Author: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesia staffing shortages show no sign of easing, and health systems are aware that no single fix exists. Industry leaders told Becker’s that, instead,  they are rethinking everything from scheduling and compensation to culture and workforce pipelines to stabilize coverage. The takeaway: success now depends on how well systems align staffing with […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 1 May, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Communication Training for the Preoperative Anesthesia Consultation Reduces Anxiety

Authors: Zech N et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, 142(5):869–878, May 2026 This prospective, patient-blinded pre–post intervention study investigated whether a focused communication training session for anesthesiologists could further reduce patient anxiety during the preoperative anesthesia consultation. The study is grounded in the concept that traditional risk disclosure—while necessary for informed consent—can unintentionally increase anxiety and […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 1 May, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Ultrasound-Guided In-Plane Subclavian Vein Puncture versus Prior Ultrasound and Landmark Technique

Authors: Conrad D et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, 142(5):857–865, May 2026 This randomized controlled trial evaluates whether a fully ultrasound-guided microconvex in-plane subclavian puncture (MISP) technique improves outcomes compared with a traditional landmark approach preceded by ultrasound prescan. Subclavian central venous catheterization remains a common procedure but carries risks such as arterial puncture and pneumothorax, […]

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