Author: Dr Clemens

Uncategorized Published - 18 April, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Diastolic Versus Systolic or Mean Intraoperative Hypotension as Predictive of Perioperative Myocardial Injury in a White-Box Machine-Learning Model

AUTHORS: Valadkhani, Arman MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia February 20, 2025. BACKGROUND: Intraoperative hypotension (IOH) and tachycardia are associated with perioperative myocardial injury (PMI), and thereby increased postoperative mortality. Patients undergoing vascular surgery are specifically at risk of developing cardiac complications. This study aimed to explore the association between different thresholds for IOH and […]

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Uncategorized Published - 18 April, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Ecodesign in Health Care: Reducing Environmental, Economic, and Social Impacts: A Case Study on Venous Port Insertion

AUTHORS: Bonnet, Laure MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia  March 27, 2025 The environmental impact of health care systems can no longer be denied. Ecodesign is an innovative approach to reduce the environmental impact of a product by using life cycle assessment (LCA).1 LCA aims to assess the environmental impacts from the extraction and processing of […]

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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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Uncategorized Published - 17 April, 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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Uncategorized Published - 17 April, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
The Relationship Between Chronic Postoperative Pain and Circulating Inflammatory Biomarkers (CC-Chemokine Ligand 5, Adiponectin, and Resistin) After Fracture-Related Surgery in Pain Chronification

AUTHORS: Malewicz-Oeck et al Anesthesia & Analgesia March 25, 2025. BACKGROUND: After fracture-related surgery, chronic posttraumatic and/or postsurgical pain (CPSP) has a high incidence rate of up to 43% a year after surgery. Yet the underlying mechanisms are poorly understood. Murine and clinical evidence suggest immunological modulation of postsurgical pain. However, the specific cytokine profiles […]

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Uncategorized Published - 17 April, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Phenotyping the Transfusion Management Experience of Trainees Using Electronic Health Records

AUTHORS: Caldwell, Matthew D. MD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia March 27, 2025. BACKGROUND: Clinical experience is foundational to graduate medical education but is difficult to quantify. Self-reported case logs and scheduled rotations provide limited detail on residents’ actual experiences. The analysis of electronic health record (EHR) data may provide a more comprehensive view of […]

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