Author: Dr Clemens

Uncategorized Published - 2 May, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
The anesthesia strategies saving ASCs

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesia staffing and coverage have become a growing pain point for ASCs across the country. Amid provider shortages and reimbursement pressures, ASC leaders are adopting creative approaches to ensure anesthesia coverage while preserving financial sustainability. Here are six strategies ASC leaders are employing: 1. Insourcing anesthesia coverage  For many ASCs, bringing anesthesia services in-house […]

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Uncategorized Published - 2 May, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Development and external validation of a novel in-hospital mortality model after pediatric congenital heart surgery-a multicenter retrospective cohort study

Authors: Tong, Chaoyang MD, PhD et al Anesthesiology April 16, 2025. Background: The applicability of four major traditional in-hospital mortality models in the Chinese setting is unclear due to disease spectrum and population heterogeneity. This study aimed to test the performance of these models in the Chinese setting and to construct and externally validate a […]

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Uncategorized Published - 2 May, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
A Series of Peripheral Nerve Blocks Combined With Spinal Anesthesia Is Associated With Improved Outcomes Following Total Knee Arthroplasty

Authors: Finkel K J et al Cureus April 25, 2025 Background Peripheral nerve blocks (PNBs) are commonly used in conjunction with general anesthesia (GA) or spinal anesthesia (SA) during total knee arthroplasty (TKA). SA is associated with reduced complications, hospital length of stay (LOS), and mortality. PNBs improve the time to discharge readiness and patient […]

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Uncategorized Published - 2 May, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Effectiveness of Neuromodulation in Postoperative Pain Management Following Spine Surgery

Authors: Venna R et al Cureus April 25, 2025 Abstract Postoperative analgesia following spinal surgical interventions continues to present a formidable challenge, particularly due to the high prevalence of lumbar spine surgeries and the inherent risks linked to opioid-based analgesic strategies. Neuromodulation has emerged as a promising therapeutic modality for the management of pain associated […]

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Uncategorized Published - 2 May, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthetic Management for the Excision of a Pedunculated Vallecular Cyst Causing Airway Obstruction: A Case Report

Authors: Kannan T J et al Cureus April 25, 2025 Abstract Anesthetic management of vallecular cysts presents unique challenges, and available literature on the subject remains limited and varied. A 41-year-old female presented with dysphagia and positional dyspnea. Evaluation using video laryngoscopy revealed a 4 × 4 cm pedunculated cyst on the left side of […]

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Uncategorized Published - 2 May, 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 - 2 May, 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 - 1 May, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Intertransverse Process Block With Catheter Placement for Postoperative Pain Management in a Patient With Alcoholic Liver Disease and Portal Hypertension

Authors: Nakazawa K et al Cureus March 18, 2025 Abstract Epidural analgesia is typically avoided in patients with portal hypertension due to multiple risk factors: engorgement of epidural venous plexuses, platelet dysfunction despite normal counts, and potential postoperative coagulopathy following liver surgery. These risks persist even when preoperative coagulation parameters appear normal. While peripheral nerve […]

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Uncategorized Published - 1 May, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Oxygen supplementation in pediatric sedation—prospective, multicenter, randomized controlled trial

Authors: Lee, Ji-Hyun M.D, Ph.D. et al Anesthesiology April 11, 2025. Background: Children undergoing moderate to deep sedation for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures are susceptible to hypoxemia because of their anatomical and physiological features. However, optimal oxygen administration methods are unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of oxygen supplementation during sedation using either […]

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Uncategorized Published - 1 May, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Association of Anaemia With Higher Mortality and Disability After Subarachnoid Haemorrhage

Authors: Priyavarshini Ramesh et al Cureus April 26, 2025 Abstract Background: Critical care management in subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) aims to facilitate neuroprotection and prevent secondary neurological insults. Anaemia after SAH leads to reduced cerebral oxygen delivery and poor outcomes. This study aimed to investigate the association between anaemia and mortality and morbidity outcomes in patients […]

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