Author: Dr Clemens

Anesthesiology Published - 4 November, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesiologist vs. CRNA Medicare pay

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Medicare pays the same fee schedule amount for an anesthesia case whether an anesthesiologist or a certified registered nurse anesthetist performs it alone. The two providers’ pay differs only when an anesthesiologist medically directs CRNAs across several rooms. Medicare pays for anesthesia using base units set for each procedure, plus […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 4 November, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
A Retrospective Study on Time Impact of Major Trauma Patients Requiring Access to the Operating Room on the Anesthesia Department of a Pediatric Trauma Center

Authors Ruth Bird et al Pediatric Anesthesia 06 August 2026 Background Trauma is one of the leading causes of death in children. Trauma patients have been demonstrated to require significant resources, including operating room time. We aimed to describe the characteristics and patterns of access to surgery and outcomes of pediatric major trauma patients at […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 4 November, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Pre-Extubation Low-Dose Propofol in Pediatric Ear, Nose, and Throat Procedures

Authors Rafaela Silva et al Pediatric Anesthesia 12 August 2026 Background Post-extubation emergence agitation (EA) is common in pediatric ear, nose, and throat (ENT) procedures and may lead to serious complications. Aims To assess the efficacy of low-dose propofol administered before extubation, compared with placebo, for preventing EA, using meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis (TSA). […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 4 November, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Why this New York ASC had to drop cases following an anesthesia exit

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review A Buffalo, N.Y.-based ASC stopped performing pediatric surgery after its anesthesiology group left and the center moved to a CRNA-only model. Before that, it had been one of only two local sites performing pediatric strabismus surgery. Kimberly Fullone, administrator of Niagara Falls, N.Y.-based Ambulatory Surgery Center of Niagara, told Becker’s […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 4 November, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Perioperative Characteristics and Outcomes of Home-Ventilated Children Undergoing Non-Cardiac Surgery in the Pediatric NSQIP Database

Authors Jia Liu et al  Pediatric Anesthesia 05 October 2026 Background Due to advancements in medicine and technology, there is a growing population of children with chronic respiratory failure that requires long-term mechanical ventilation (LTV). These patients commonly have a high degree of medical complexity and often require surgical intervention. Aims This study seeks to […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 4 November, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
CRNA Opportunity in Savannah TN 26 weeks off

Anesthesia Experts is recruiting a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist for a private anesthesia practice in Savannah TN. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CRNA seeking a highly desirable schedule, excellent compensation, and the ability to practice independently as part of a three-CRNA anesthesia team. Position Highlights • Excellent salary • Malpractice insurance provided, […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 3 November, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
698 rural hospitals at risk of closing, by state

Author: Madeline Scheetz Becker’s Hospital Review   Nearly 700 rural hospitals across the country, about one-third of all rural facilities in the U.S., are at risk of closing due to severe financial problems, according to an Oct. 28 Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform analysis. Of the 698 hospitals at risk, 260 face immediate risk […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 3 November, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Effects of Esketamine on Emergence Delirium in Children Undergoing Sevoflurane Anesthesia

Authors Munder Lateiresh et al Pediatric Anesthesia 06 August 2026 Background Emergence delirium is a frequent and distressing postoperative complication in children, particularly following sevoflurane-based anesthesia. Despite its clinical importance, the optimal preventive strategy remains under investigation. This study aims to systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of esketamine in preventing emergence delirium in pediatric […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 3 November, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
One Center’s Evolving Regional Anesthesia Experience and Outcomes

Authors David E. Liston et al  Pediatric Anesthesia 09 July 2026 Introduction Pediatric ambulatory surgery is the dominant model of surgical care in the U.S. and has impacted the practice of regional anesthesia (RA). Pediatric RA’s use has expanded as a supplement to general anesthesia with the introduction of ultrasound. We wish to document RA […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 3 November, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Pediatric Preassessment Service Evaluation Across the South Thames Pediatric Network

Author William Fry et al  Pediatric Anesthesia 05 October 2026 Background Pediatric preassessment services across the United Kingdom remain variably developed and inconsistently funded when compared to adult care. There has been little systematic evaluation of pediatric preassessment models across regions or networks. The aim is to evaluate the quality of pediatric preassessment within the […]

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