Author: Dr Clemens

Analytical Concerns Regarding the Association Between Neuromuscular Blockade and Its Reversal With Postoperative Delirium in Older Patients

Authors: Wang Y et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, 2026. Analytical Concerns Regarding the Association Between Neuromuscular Blockade and Its Reversal With Postoperative Delirium in Older Patients. This letter to the editor discusses methodological concerns related to a recently published study examining the relationship between neuromuscular blockade (NMB), its pharmacologic reversal, and postoperative delirium (POD) in […]

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 […]

Returning to Anesthesia After Burnout, Pain Management, ICU med or administrative job? We Built a Path Back

Burnout or time away in pain, ICU, or administration doesn’t erase your anesthesia training—it just requires a structured path back. For many physicians, it simply means you stepped away to regroup. We work with anesthesiologists every day who want to return to clinical anesthesia after time away in: administration or leadership roles pain medicine critical […]

Are Your Anesthesia Collections Down? Here’s the Question Every Group Should Be Asking

Across the country, anesthesia groups are seeing something troubling: their collections are slowly slipping. Many groups assume the cause is lower reimbursement, payer cuts, or changes in case mix. While those factors certainly play a role, the most common reason anesthesia collections decline is far simpler — ineffective billing and collection management. Anesthesia billing is […]

Which anesthesiologists get paid the most?

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesiologists earn an average base salary of $499,526, with 42% reporting bonuses averaging $24,976 and 29% reporting other income averaging $20,612, according to data from salary transparency website Marit Health. Compensation varies widely by practice setting and pay structure. Non-academic anesthesiologists report higher average base pay than their academic counterparts, and self-employed […]

Remifentanil–esketamine–based General Anesthesia Strategy for Microelectrode-guided Deep-brain Stimulation for Parkinson Disease

Comparing Modified Peer-Assisted and Traditional Instructor-Led Approaches in Defibrillation Training

Authors: Wei B et al. Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, February 11, 2026. Comparing Modified Peer-Assisted and Traditional Instructor-Led Approaches in Defibrillation Training. This randomized controlled study evaluated whether a modified peer-assisted teaching approach could improve defibrillation training compared with the traditional instructor-led method used in basic life support (BLS) education for surgical residents. […]

The Promising Role of Pediatric Pharmacokinetic Simulations in Informing Opioid Dosing Decisions

Authors: Gheshlaghi N et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia 142(2):280-283, February 2026. This article discusses how pharmacokinetic model-based simulations may help guide opioid dosing decisions in pediatric patients, particularly when genetic differences influence drug metabolism and transport. Despite advances in pediatric analgesia, pain control remains inadequate for many children, with approximately one in four hospitalized pediatric […]

Comparison of Phonomyography Prototype With Train-of-Four Watch SX for Neuromuscular Monitoring

Authors: Dong Y et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia 142(2):264-273, February 2026. This prospective observational study evaluated a new phonomyography (PMG) prototype device for quantitative neuromuscular monitoring and compared it with the widely used acceleromyography device, the Train-of-Four Watch SX (TOF-Watch SX). Quantitative neuromuscular monitoring is increasingly recommended to reduce the risk of residual neuromuscular blockade […]

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 […]