Author: Dr Clemens

Anesthesiology Published - 3 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Awake Videolaryngoscopy: Effective and Safe in Anticipated Difficult Intubations

Edited by Manasi Talwadekar Medscape Jorge Fernández of the Department of Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine at the University Clinical Hospital of Santiago in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. It was published online on February 17, 2026, in Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine. TOPLINE: Across awake tracheal intubations using videolaryngoscopy for suspected difficult airways, the overall success […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 3 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Strategies for Building Effective Clinical Trials Networks

Author: Cameron Bosinski, MD, MS The Daily Dose Large, high-quality clinical trials require more than a strong research question. They depend on trusted professional relationships, committed participating centers, experienced research personnel, efficient contracts, sustainable funding, and trial designs that can be implemented within real clinical workflows. A roundtable at the 2026 IARS and SOCCA Annual […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 3 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesiologist Opportunity in Carlsbad, New Mexico: $550,000, Eight Weeks of Vacation, and Up to $300,000 in Student-Loan Repayment

Anesthesia Experts and Carlsbad Anesthesia Services, LLC are seeking a full-time anesthesiologist to join our established anesthesia team at Carlsbad Medical Center in Carlsbad, New Mexico. This is an exceptional opportunity for an anesthesiologist seeking excellent compensation, a predictable schedule, manageable cases, and a true work-life balance. Because Carlsbad is located in a New Mexico […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 2 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
What surgeons don’t understand about anesthesia

Author: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesia is often viewed as a support service in the operating room, but leaders say the specialty plays a critical role in everything from patient optimization and safety to staffing, scheduling and throughput. Becker’s spoke with anesthesia leaders across the country about the misconceptions they encounter most often and what they wish […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 2 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Coming Up Next on Improving Perioperative Medicine

Author: Young May Cha, MD The Daily Dose Four major studies presented during the late-breaking clinical trials session at the 2026 IARS and SOCCA Annual Meeting examined important questions involving tranexamic acid, anesthetic technique, regional analgesia after cardiac surgery, and long-term functional recovery in older surgical patients. Because some of the results remain unpublished or […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 2 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Bridges to Nowhere: Navigating Ethical Quandaries That Have Emerged With Novel Approaches to Organ Transplantation

Author: Jordan Francke, MD, MPH Advances in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and organ transplantation can preserve life and increase the number of organs available for donation. However, these technologies have also created difficult ethical questions involving death, medical futility, patient autonomy, resource allocation, and the responsibilities of clinicians. A session at the 2026 IARS and SOCCA […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 2 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Staving Off Mediocrity in Academic Medicine: Academic Experts Share Their Advice on How to Thrive (and Not Thrive)

Author: Jordan Francke, MD, MPH The Daily Dose A successful career in academic anesthesiology requires more than completing clinical assignments and meeting the minimum requirements of employment. It requires preparation, curiosity, mentorship, teamwork, continuous improvement, and a willingness to pursue opportunities beyond routine clinical work. A session at the 2026 IARS and SOCCA Annual Meeting […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 2 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Pay Up for Cardiac Anesthesiologists, but Satisfaction Down

Edited by Manasi Talwadekar Medscape Matthew W. Vanneman, MD, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California. It was published online on February 18, 2026, in Anesthesia & Analgesia. TOPLINE: Cardiac anesthesiologists experienced a rise in nominal income from 2020 to 2024. However, their inflation-adjusted income and work patterns remained mostly unchanged. […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 2 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesiologist Opportunity in Carlsbad, New Mexico: $550,000, Eight Weeks of Vacation, and Up to $300,000 in Student-Loan Repayment

Anesthesia Experts and Carlsbad Anesthesia Services, LLC are seeking a full-time anesthesiologist to join our established anesthesia team at Carlsbad Medical Center in Carlsbad, New Mexico. This is an exceptional opportunity for an anesthesiologist seeking excellent compensation, a predictable schedule, manageable cases, and a true work-life balance. Because Carlsbad is located in a New Mexico […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 1 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Waking From Anesthesia May Challenge Common Myths

Author: Nekane Lauzirika Medscape Anecdotes about awakening from anesthesia often describe unusual or amusing experiences after surgery, including unexpected thoughts, expressions of affection, or imagined scenarios. These accounts differ from the common expectations of waking with pain or being unable to move. In current practice, neither these fears nor isolated anecdotes, often depicted in films or described […]

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