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Uncategorized Published - 21 April, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
The anesthesia trends leaders are sick of hearing about

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review From the buzz around artificial intelligence to the persistent squeeze on reimbursement, eight leaders joined Becker’s to discuss the trends they’re tired of hearing about. Question: What’s one anesthesia trend you’re sick of hearing about? Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length.  George Anatsein, MD. Director of […]

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Uncategorized Published - 21 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 - 18 April, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Analgesic Efficacy of Repeated Daily Injections Versus Continuous Adductor Canal Block After Total Knee Arthroplasty

AUTHORS: Kim, Hansol MD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia February 18, 2025. BACKGROUND: Total knee arthroplasty is frequently associated with postoperative pain. Continuous adductor canal blocks are widely used for postoperative analgesia. However, the high dislocation rate of nerve block catheters often leads to ineffective pain control. This study aimed to compare the analgesic effectiveness […]

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Uncategorized Published - 18 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 - 18 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 - 18 April, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Effect of Painful Stimuli on PVNCRH Neurons: Implications for States of Consciousness Under Isoflurane Anesthesia

AUTHORS: Yu, Le MD, PhD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia February 18, 2025. BACKGROUND: Many patients undergoing surgery experience accompanying pain symptoms preoperatively. The impact of painful stimuli on general anesthesia remains largely unknown. Corticotrophin-releasing hormone neurons in the paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus (PVNCRH neurons) are crucial central stress hubs that respond to painful stimuli. […]

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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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