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Uncategorized Published - 15 December, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Behind the anesthesia shortage plaguing ASCs

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review ASCs in many markets are facing major anesthesia provider shortages and declining reimbursements, affecting their ability to provide care. “Anesthesia used to be a seemingly unlimited commodity,” Jeff Dottl, principal at Ventura, Calif.-based Physicians Surgery Centers, told Becker’s. “They were lucky to be invited to work at your surgery center. The […]

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Uncategorized Published - 15 December, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Emerging Paradigms in Anesthesiology for Heart Transplantation: Current Trends and Future Directions

Authors: Brent T. Boettcher, DO, FASA; Jennie Ngai, MD, FASA ASA Monitor December 2023, Vol. 87, 1–4. Heart transplantation remains the treatment of choice for many patients with end-stage heart failure. Heart transplant volume in the United States had remained relatively stable from the early 1990s until 2012, falling in the 2,100-2,200 transplants per year range. […]

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Uncategorized Published - 15 December, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Neurocognitive Effect of Biased µ-Opioid Receptor Agonist Oliceridine, a Utility Function Analysis and Comparison with Morphine

Authors: Laurence Moss, M.D. et al  Anesthesiology December 2023, Vol. 139, 746–756. Background Oliceridine (Olinvyk) is a μ-opioid receptor agonist that in contrast to conventional opioids preferentially engages the G-protein–coupled signaling pathway. This study was designed to determine the utility function of oliceridine versus morphine based on neurocognitive tests and cold pressor test. Methods The study had a […]

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Uncategorized Published - 15 December, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
ASA Consensus-based Guidance on Preoperative Management of Patients on Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists

Authors: Deepu S. Ushakumari, M.B.B.S., M.H.C.D.S., D.F.P.M., F.A.S.A., F.A.C.H.E., C.P.E. et al  Anesthesiology November 2023. To the Editor: Glucagon-like polypeptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists are being increasingly used for their effectiveness in enhancing glycemic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus as well as weight loss in obesity. Their potential for gastroparesis, retained gastric contents, perioperative regurgitation, and […]

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Uncategorized Published - 14 December, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
E is for Equity: Actionable Steps to Improving Gender Inequity in Anesthesiology

Authors: Amanda Kore Schilling, DO et al  ASA Monitor December 2023, Vol. 87, 14. Institutional Objectives to Promote Gender Equity in Anesthesiology Colloquially, the words “equality” and “equity” have been used interchangeably. However, the essence of each word is profoundly different. Author Caroline Belden wrote, “Equality is leaving the door open for anyone who has the […]

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