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Uncategorized Published - 25 August, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
19 maternity service closures in 2025

Author: Madeline Ashley Becker’s Hospital Review Amid ongoing financial challenges, workforce shortages and declining birth rates, many hospitals and health systems are being forced to close maternity services in 2025. A Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform report found that less than 42% of U.S. rural hospitals still offer labor and delivery services. That same report […]

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Uncategorized Published - 25 August, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesiologist pay: Academic vs. nonacademic settings

Autor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesiologists working in academic settings earn a median total compensation of $450,000, compared to $500,000 in nonacademic roles, according to Marit Health data. Three key takeaways: 1. The 10% difference between academic and nonacademic anesthesiologist pay is relatively modest compared to other specialties. For example, gastroenterologists see a 22% gap between […]

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Uncategorized Published - 25 August, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
In Vitro Investigation of Insulin Dynamics During 4 Hours of Simulated Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Authors: Schweizer T, Nossen et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 141(2): 267-272, August 2025. doi:10.1213/ANE.0000000000007106 This experimental study examined whether intraoperative hyperglycemia during cardiopulmonary bypass is partly due to insulin loss from adhesion to circuit surfaces or degradation from hemolysis. Researchers compared conventional extracorporeal circulation (cECC) systems with roller pumps against mini-ECC (MiECC) systems with centrifugal […]

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Uncategorized Published - 25 August, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Intrathecal Drug Delivery System in Prepontine Cistern for Patients with Intractable Craniofacial Cancer Pain

Authors: Long D, Li X, Zhang Y, Luo J, Liu B, Hong B, Yang F, Zou C, Ge F, Zhang A, Zhou H, Xiao Y, Wang Y Anesthesia & Analgesia 141(2): 255-263, August 2025. This multicenter retrospective study evaluated the safety and efficacy of placing an intrathecal morphine pump catheter into the prepontine cistern for […]

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Uncategorized Published - 25 August, 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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