Author: Dr Clemens

Uncategorized Published - 8 November, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Spinal Cord Stimulation Alleviates Chronic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain Due to Peripheral Nerve Injury

Authors: Nemoto A, Date H Cureus 16(9): e69383. September 14, 2024 Abstract Refractory neuropathic pain can be treated using opioids. We present a case of spinal cord stimulation (SCS) to ameliorate neuropathic pain and successfully stop opioid administration in a patient with median nerve injury. A woman presented with median nerve neuropathy. The intractable pain […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 November, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Friends or foes? The evolving ASC, hospital relationship

Author: Patsy Newitt  Becker’s ASC Review Hospitals are increasingly looking to ASCs as procedures migrate to the outpatient setting. Not only is the cost-savings potential substantial, ASCs are also often a more preferable setting for patients and physicians. Patients look to ASCs for the convenience while physicians enjoy the autonomy and financial gains  offered. For hospitals, ASCs are a […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 November, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Discover The Best Anesthesiologist Opportunity in New Mexico

We are seeking a dedicated anesthesiologist to join our all-anesthesiologist group. Our team will consist of 4 full-time providers and 1 for vacation relief, managing 3 operating rooms. Position Highlights: Zero call for 3 weeks, followed by 1 week of call without daytime work only call after 7 PM therefore you may not work the […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 November, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
A Great Anesthesiologist Opportunity in Gadsden AL

We are seeking a dedicated anesthesia care team to join our new anesthesia care team contract at Riverview Regional Medical Center.  Gadsden is a town of over 100,000 people that is located 1 hour from Birmingham AL and 2 hours from Atlanta GA. Position Highlights: Anesthesiologist call is 1:3 Competitive salary of $500,000 plus benefits. […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 November, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Heart under Pressure: Intrathoracic Impact of Large Hiatal Hernia

Authors: Youlei Li, M.D. et al  Anesthesiology November 2024, Vol. 141, 971–972. Large hiatal hernias can have significant implications for perioperative management. The accompanying images display a large hiatal hernia compressing the heart (fig. 1A) and inferior vena cava (fig. 1B). Hiatal hernias are not uncommon, especially in elderly patients. Approximately 25% of people over the […]

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Uncategorized Published - 7 November, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
A Comparison of Airway Ultrasound and Clinical Parameters for Predicting Difficult Laryngoscopy in the Emergency Department

Authors: Kadadi S, Gadkari C, Pundkar A Cureus 16(9): e69543. September 16, 2024 Abstract Background: Airway assessment plays an important part in airway management. Over the years, ultrasound has emerged as an alternative modality for airway assessment. We aim to assess the accuracy of clinical parameters, ultrasonographic upper airway parameters, and laryngoscopic grade, using the Cormack-Lehane […]

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Uncategorized Published - 7 November, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
A new anesthesia model for ASCs

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review ASCs continue to face significant challenges securing anesthesia providers due to declining reimbursements and growing shortages. Many centers are being forced to rethink their anesthesia models as competition increases, making it harder to retain anesthesiologists. As reimbursements rapidly decline, some ASCs are being asked by their contracted anesthesia groups for […]

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Uncategorized Published - 7 November, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Discover The Best Anesthesiologist Opportunity in New Mexico

We are seeking a dedicated anesthesiologist to join our all-anesthesiologist group. Our team will consist of 4 full-time providers and 1 for vacation relief, managing 3 operating rooms. Position Highlights: Zero call for 3 weeks, followed by 1 week of call without daytime work only call after 7 PM therefore you may not work the […]

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Uncategorized Published - 7 November, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
A Great Anesthesiologist Opportunity in Gadsden AL

We are seeking a dedicated anesthesia care team to join our new anesthesia care team contract at Riverview Regional Medical Center.  Gadsden is a town of over 100,000 people that is located 1 hour from Birmingham AL and 2 hours from Atlanta GA. Position Highlights: Anesthesiologist call is 1:3 Competitive salary of $500,000 plus benefits. […]

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Uncategorized Published - 7 November, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Sublingual Hematoma: A Rare Anesthetic Complication

Authors: Adam Warrick, M.D. et al  Anesthesiology November 2024, Vol. 141, 969–970. These images demonstrate sublingual hematoma progression in a patient presenting for repeat laparoscopy after cholecystectomy complicated by incomplete hemostasis (fig.1, A to C, arrows). On postoperative day one, the patient reported frenulum tenderness, purpura, and an expanding mass beneath her tongue (fig.1A). Otolaryngology evaluation was […]

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