Author: Dr Clemens

Anesthesiology Published - 12 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Connect with IARS at Euroanaesthesia 2026

Join the International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS) at Euroanaesthesia 2026, June 6-8 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Visit us at Booth #3.44 in the Exhibition Hall to connect with IARS staff, explore publishing opportunities in Anesthesia & Analgesia and A&A Practice, and learn more about research funding, fellowships, and ways to engage with our global community. Whether you are […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 12 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Columbia, Tennessee – CRNAs and Anesthesiologists Wanted Full-Time and Locums Opportunities Available

Anesthesia Experts is expanding into Columbia, and we are building what we believe will become one of the strongest anesthesia teams in the region. We are currently recruiting both CRNAs and anesthesiologists for full-time and locums positions within a brand-new anesthesia care team model at one of Middle Tennessee’s growing hospitals. This is not a […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 11 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Preload Reserve Optimisation in High-Risk Noncardiac Surgery

Authors: Longrois D. Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology. 2026;43(6):473-475. Summary: This editorial discusses an important controversy in perioperative hemodynamic management: whether clinicians should proactively optimize stroke volume with repeated fluid boluses or reserve fluids only for patients who show signs of hypoperfusion. The article compares two different approaches. The French perspective supports early, systematic preload […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 11 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesia under fire: 3 recent legal, policy fights

Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Lawsuits, settlements, and billing disputes — anesthesia providers are at the center of several high-stakes policy fights. Here’s a look into three controversies shaping the anesthesia space: 1. Outcry against student loan caps gets louder: The Education Department on April 30 finalized a rule implementing sweeping changes regarding federal student loans. The policy update […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 11 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Efficacy and Safety of Ketamine or Esketamine versus Fentanyl-Class Opioids as Adjuncts to Propofol for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Authors: Inam K et al. Source: A & A Practice. 2026;20(4):e02177. Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis compared ketamine or esketamine plus propofol with fentanyl-class opioids plus propofol for sedation during gastrointestinal endoscopy. Propofol is commonly used for GI endoscopy, but it can cause respiratory depression, hypotension, and hemodynamic instability. Because of this, clinicians often […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 11 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Physician groups welcome IDR rule changes

Author: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review The American Society of Anesthesiologists, the American College of Emergency Physicians and the American College of Radiology praised a final rule aimed at improving the Independent Dispute Resolution process under the No Surprises Act. The rule, released May 28 by the departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and Treasury, includes changes designed to […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 11 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Columbia, Tennessee – CRNAs and Anesthesiologists Wanted Full-Time and Locums Opportunities Available

Anesthesia Experts is expanding into Columbia, and we are building what we believe will become one of the strongest anesthesia teams in the region. We are currently recruiting both CRNAs and anesthesiologists for full-time and locums positions within a brand-new anesthesia care team model at one of Middle Tennessee’s growing hospitals. This is not a […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 10 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Most CRNAs got a raise last year — so why are they looking to switch jobs?

Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Three in 4 CRNAs received a salary increase in 2025, and more than a third saw gains exceeding 10%, according to a new workforce survey from APEX Anesthesia Review. The findings, drawn from 634 certified registered nurse anesthetists and student registered nurse anesthetists nationwide, offer a detailed look at compensation, mobility, and […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 10 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Preoperative Anxiety Among Obstetric Patients Undergoing Cesarean Section Under Spinal Anesthesia

Authors: Ganamo GG et al. Source: BMC Anesthesiology. Published June 1, 2026. Summary: This open-access cross-sectional study examined how common preoperative anxiety is among obstetric patients scheduled for elective cesarean section under spinal anesthesia and identified factors associated with higher anxiety risk. The study was conducted at two specialized hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 10 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Paradoxical Combinations of Bispectral Index and Burst Suppression Ratio

Authors: Aydin D et al. Source: Anesthesia & Analgesia. 2026;142(6):1056-1066. Summary: This article examines an important limitation of processed EEG monitoring during anesthesia. The authors focused on situations where the bispectral index, or BIS, appears to show an acceptable anesthetic depth, while the burst suppression ratio, or BSR, suggests significant brain suppression. BIS values between […]

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