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Anesthesiology Published - 1 January, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Happy New Year: A Fresh Start for Everyone!

Author: Dr Rob Clemens As the clock strikes midnight and the calendar flips to a brand-new year, we are reminded of the beauty of fresh beginnings. A new year symbolizes hope, opportunity, and the chance to create a better version of ourselves and our world. Whether you’re someone who loves setting resolutions or prefers to […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 31 December, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
New CRNA programs boom: 4 updates

Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Here are three newly launched or accredited training programs for certified registered nurse anesthetists reported by Becker’s since Oct. 9. 1. Wilmington University in New Castle, Del., and ChristianaCare received initial accreditation for its Delaware Nurse Anesthesiology Program. The inaugural cohort for the program is set to begin in January 2026. 2. Omaha, […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 31 December, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesia leaders on the changes that will shape 2026

Author: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesia teams are under pressure as surgical demand rises, staffing tightens and financial strains mount. Yet the specialty is entering a pivotal year of change, and the decisions made now will shape its future, leaders told Becker’s. Question: What is the one change you expect will most shape the future […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 31 December, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Critical Closing and Tissue Perfusion Pressures in Sepsis—Implications for Risk Stratification

Authors: Wang J-Y et al. Anesthesiology. December 2025. SummaryThis retrospective multicenter cohort study examined whether critical closing pressure (Pcc) and tissue perfusion pressure (TPP) provide prognostic information beyond mean arterial pressure (MAP) for risk stratification in patients with sepsis. While MAP is the cornerstone hemodynamic target in sepsis management, it does not directly account for […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 31 December, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Effects of repeated early life anesthesia exposure on visual system development in mice.

Authors: Seillier C et al. Anesthesiology. December 2025. SummaryThis preclinical study investigated the effects of repeated early-life exposure to general anesthesia on visual system development and maturation in mice, with a particular focus on the role of tissue-type plasminogen activator (tPA) as a potential mechanistic mediator. Given ongoing concerns about the long-term neurodevelopmental consequences of […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 31 December, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Saccade tasks: A non-invasive approach for predicting postoperative delirium in elderly arthroplasty patients

Authors: Kang M et al. Anesthesiology. December 2025. SummaryThis prospective observational study evaluated whether eye movement–based saccade tasks can serve as a noninvasive and accurate tool to predict postoperative delirium (POD) in elderly patients undergoing arthroplasty. Given the limitations of existing cognitive screening tests and molecular biomarkers, the authors sought to determine whether saccadic performance […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 31 December, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
BEST Independent CRNA Opportunity – Savannah, TN just increased salary $15,000

Hardin Medical Center (122 beds) is offering a rare CRNA-only practice where you can enjoy full autonomy and an exceptional lifestyle. • Schedule: 2 weeks on / 1 week off (17 weeks off each year)• Model: Independent CRNA practice – no anesthesiologist supervision• Case Mix: General surgery, orthopedics, endoscopy, OB/GYN (including epidurals & C-sections)• No […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 30 December, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
The definition and aims of Anesthesia

Authors: Berger-Estilita J et al. Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine. 2025. DOI: 10.1016/j.accpm.2025.101614 SummaryThis Delphi-based consensus statement sought to formally define anesthesia and articulate its core aims using a structured, international expert process. Although anesthesia is central to modern surgery, its expanding scope—spanning perioperative medicine, patient safety, long-term outcomes, and systems-level responsibilities—has made a […]

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Uncategorized Published - 30 December, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Effects of combined dexamethasone and dexmedetomidine as adjuncts to peripheral nerve blocks

Authors: Maagaard M et al. BMJ Journals Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine Vol 50 Issue 4 SummaryThis systematic review with meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis evaluated whether combining dexamethasone and dexmedetomidine as adjuncts to peripheral nerve blocks prolongs analgesia compared with placebo or either adjunct alone. Although both agents are commonly used to extend block […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 30 December, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Perioperative Blood Pressure and Neurocognitive Disorders After Noncardiac Surgery

Authors: Bright M et al. Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology. 38(1):3–9, January 2026. SummaryThis focused narrative review examined the relationship between perioperative blood pressure management and postoperative neurocognitive disorders (pNCD) and stroke following noncardiac surgery. Although intraoperative hypotension has long been viewed as a modifiable risk factor through its potential effects on cerebral perfusion, accumulating evidence […]

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