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Uncategorized Published - 18 April, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesiology Resident Demographics and the BASIC Examination Pass Rates

AUTHORS: Sun, Huaping PhD, MBA et al Anesthesia & Analgesia March 27, 2025. BACKGROUND: The BASIC Examination was added to the US examination system for anesthesiology certification in 2014. The American Board of Anesthesiology conducted retrospective analyses to assess whether resident demographics, program characteristics, and/or prior examination performance were associated with first-time BASIC pass rates […]

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Uncategorized Published - 17 April, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Carboxyhemoglobin and Methemoglobin as Biomarkers of Hemolysis and Mortality in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Treated by Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

AUTHORS: Bünger, Victoria MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia March 31, 2025. BACKGROUND: Critically ill patients who receive circulatory or respiratory assist using extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) may develop hemolysis, which can complicate the delivery of supportive care and be a potential risk factor for increased morbidity and mortality. Clinically, hemolysis is often identified using […]

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Uncategorized Published - 17 April, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Remote Hands-on Training versus On-site Hands-on Training for Flexible Optical Intubation

AUTHORS: Fu, Danyun MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia March 31, 2025. BACKGROUND: Simulation-based training for flexible optical intubation (FOI) is effective but costly and often unavailable in remote areas. Online, hands-on training using affordable, shippable models could be a feasible alternative. METHODS: In this noninferiority randomized controlled trial, 30 participants with fewer than 5 […]

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Uncategorized Published - 17 April, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Pulse Oximeter Results Unreliable, Still

Author: Carolyn Brown Medscape Anesthesiology Blood oxygen measurements taken with pulse oximeters in hospitals tend to be lower than they really are, according to the Equiox study, which was designed to assess the technology’s measurement capabilities in people with various skin tones. “In a real-world study of critically-ill patients, the performance [of pulse oximeters] was […]

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Uncategorized Published - 17 April, 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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