Author: Dr Clemens

Uncategorized Published - 11 April, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
EXPLORING THE ADDITIVE OR SYNERGISTIC EFFECTS OF THE SYSTEMIC AND PERINEURAL ROUTES OF DEXAMETHASONE AS ADJUNCTS TO SUPRACLAVICULAR BLOCK

Authors: Hussain, Nasir MD MSc et al Anesthesiology March 04, 2025. | BACKGROUND: Both perineural and intravenous dexamethasone have been proposed as effective adjuncts that prolong the duration of peripheral nerve blocks. We sought to explore whether combining systemic with perineural dexamethasone yields any additive or synergistic effect on the characteristics and analgesic effects of peripheral […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 April, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Hippocampal Neural Dynamics and Postoperative Delirium-Like Behavior in Aged Mice

Authors: Guo, Shiqi Ph.D et al Anesthesiology March 28, 2025. | Background: Post-operative delirium (POD) is a common and serious clinical condition that occurs following anesthesia/surgery. While its clinical impact is well recognized, the underlying electrophysiological mechanisms remain largely unknown, posing challenges for effective treatment. This study aims to investigate hippocampal neural dynamics before and after […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 April, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Global trends in analgesic opioid use in pregnancy

Authors: Brett, J MBBS PhD et al Anesthesiology February 2025. Background: Pain is common during pregnancy yet there are few contemporary studies of opioid utilisation in pregnancy. We aimed to describe prescription analgesic opioid use during pregnancy across four regions: Oceania [New South Wales (Australia), New Zealand], North America [Ontario (Canada), United States (US)], Northern […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 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 - 11 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 - 10 April, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Assessing Fire Risk in Surgery: Why Limit Open Oxygen Delivery to 30%?

Authors:  Mark E. Bruley, CCE-R, FACCE; Jeffrey Feldman, MD, MSE, FASA Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Volume 40, No. 1 • February 2025   Surgical fires continue to cause preventable morbidity and mortality despite educational efforts and well-established recommendations for eliminating the risk.1-6 Many medical societies and regulatory bodies recommend limiting open oxygen delivery to 30%. These […]

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Uncategorized Published - 10 April, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Altered gut microbiome composition and function in individuals with complex regional pain syndrome

Authors: Gonzalez, Emmanuel Ph.D. et al Anesthesiology  March 05, 2025. Background: Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain syndrome typically affecting a limb. It is characterized by severe spontaneous and evoked pain, along with vasomotor, autonomic, and motor signs and symptoms. Although dysregulation in several physiologic systems has been suggested in CRPS, including […]

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Uncategorized Published - 10 April, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
6 states face unfilled anesthesiology residency positions

Author: Claire Wallace Becker’s ASC Review On March 21, the National Resident Matching Program released statistics for the 2025 match cycle, which began March 17. Of 43,237 total open positions, 94.1% have been filled in 2025. In addition, a majority of anesthesiology residency positions have also been filled. Here are the number of filled anesthesiology residency positions by state […]

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Uncategorized Published - 10 April, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Malpractice lawsuits are rising — here’s how physicians can protect themselves

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Medical malpractice insurance is essential for protecting physicians from financial and legal risks, particularly amid the rise in malpractice lawsuits, according to a March 5 article on Physicians Thrive’s website. In 2023, malpractice verdicts hit a record high. There were 57 medical malpractice verdicts of $10 million or more, with more […]

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Uncategorized Published - 10 April, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Distinct effects of sevoflurane and propofol on vascular permeability in vitro and in a mouse model

Authors: Li, Ru Ph.D. et al Anesthesiology March 05, 2025. | Background: General anesthetics may substantially influence endothelium function, potentially affecting outcomes of surgical patients, but their effects are unclear. Here, we studied a commonly used inhaled anesthetic, sevoflurane, and an intravenous anesthetic, propofol, on vascular endothelial permeability using multiple in vitro assays and a mouse model. Methods: […]

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