Author: Dr Clemens

Uncategorized Published - 20 October, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
The anesthesia models ASCs are planning for

Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review ASC leaders are eyeing a range of anesthesia staffing models for their centers in 2026, according to data published in VMH Health’s “ASC Leader Expectations for 2026” survey. The survey collected responses from 97 ASC leaders at both independent and joint ventured-owned ASCs. Here’s a breakdown of the various […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 October, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Are ASCs at risk under Stark and anti-kickback laws?

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review ASCs continue to face complex regulatory scrutiny under federal anti-kickback and fraud laws, even as they operate outside certain Stark law restrictions. A recent Minnesota Lawyer article and guidance from the Federal Bar Association’s Turning Square Corners newsletter outline how ASC owners can reduce legal risk while maintaining compliant operations. Here are five […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 October, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
BEST Independent CRNA Opportunity – Savannah, TN

Hardin Medical Center (122 beds) is offering a rare CRNA-only practice where you can enjoy full autonomy and an exceptional lifestyle. • Schedule: 2 weeks on / 1 week off (17 weeks off each year)• Model: Independent CRNA practice – no anesthesiologist supervision• Case Mix: General surgery, orthopedics, endoscopy, OB/GYN (including epidurals & C-sections)• No […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 20 October, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
APSF’s Forty-Year Commitment to Medication Safety in Anesthesia

Aubrey Samost-Williams, MD, MS; Jeffrey Cooper, PhD; Arney Abcejo, MD; Elizabeth Rebello, MD, FASA, FACHE Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Vol 40 No 3 Oct 2025 The APSF has spent four decades advancing medication safety in anesthesia through research, education, system design, and advocacy. Progress includes labeling standards, technology adoption, and cultural changes that continue to […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 17 October, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
A concerning trend in anesthesia

Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Two new studies conducted by researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago found that poisonings from lidocaine have increased over the last 10 years, despite a general decline in poisonings and deaths from the use of local anesthetics. The studies, published in Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine and the British Journal of […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 17 October, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Airway Safety in the OR and Beyond: Balancing Innovation, Safety, and Core Skills

Authors: Avery Tung, MD, FCCM; P. Allan Klock, Jr., MD Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Vo; 40 No 3 Oct 2025 Summary:Airway management has advanced significantly in the past 30 years, with modern tools like video laryngoscopy (VL), supraglottic airways (SGA), and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) improving outcomes. However, safety challenges remain—especially outside the operating room—due […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 17 October, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) and skin tone in children

Authors: Starnes, Joseph R. et al. Anesthesiology, August 29, 2025. DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005738 This prospective study investigated how skin tone affects the accuracy of near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) measurements in children undergoing cardiac catheterization. Although prior evidence shows that pulse oximetry tends to overestimate oxygen saturation in patients with darker skin tones, the influence of skin pigmentation […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 17 October, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Evaluation of the Potential for Lung Recruitment with the Recruitment-to-Inflation Ratio during General Anesthesia

Authors: Rosà, Tommaso et al. Anesthesiology, September 15, 2025. DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005677 This study evaluated the recruitment-to-inflation ratio (R/I) as a bedside method to estimate lung recruitability during general anesthesia. Because patients vary in how their lungs respond to positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP), an individualized approach to setting PEEP could prevent both atelectasis and overdistension. The […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 17 October, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
An effective approach to cut wasteful pre-surgery testing: Study

Author: Erica Cerutti Becker’s Clinical Leadership A customized, team-based strategy significantly reduced unnecessary pre-operative testing for common elective surgeries, according to a new study led by researchers at Ann Arbor-based Michigan Medicine. The intervention, called Right-Sizing Testing Before Elective Surgery, or RITE-Size, was piloted at three hospitals. It focused on reducing low-value testing for patients undergoing gallbladder removal, hernia […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 17 October, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
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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