Author: Dr Clemens

Anesthesiology Published - 5 May, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Differential effects of phenylephrine on brain versus skeletal muscle microvascular perfusion: an in vivo laboratory study using translational rodent models

Authors: Jiang H et al. Canadian Journal of Anesthesia, April 24, 2026 This in vivo translational rodent study examined how phenylephrine (PE), a commonly used vasopressor in anesthesia, differentially affects microvascular perfusion in the brain versus skeletal muscle. Given that intraoperative hypotension is associated with poor outcomes, vasopressors like PE are frequently used to restore […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 4 May, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
The Relationship Between Socioeconomic Status and Emergence Delirium

Authors: Burns K et al. Pediatric Anesthesia, April 27, 2026 This retrospective cohort study examined the relationship between socioeconomic status and emergence delirium (ED) in pediatric patients undergoing common outpatient procedures. Emergence delirium is a well-recognized postoperative phenomenon characterized by altered consciousness, agitation, or hypoactive behavior, particularly in children. While prior research has explored physiologic […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 4 May, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Esmolol as an Adjunct in Multimodal Anesthesia

Authors: Neto EDS et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, 142(5):882–897, May 2026 This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates the effectiveness of Esmolol as an adjunct in multimodal anesthesia, specifically focusing on its opioid-sparing and analgesic effects. Unlike prior reviews, this analysis included only placebo-controlled randomized trials to improve the reliability and generalizability of findings. A total […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 4 May, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Comparison of a gamified versus standard virtual reality simulator to teach ultrasound-guided regional Anaesthesia

Authors: Vernier T et al. Journal of Clinical Anesthesia, Volume 112, June 2026 This randomized controlled trial evaluated whether adding gamification elements to a virtual reality (VR) simulator improves training outcomes in ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia. Gamification—such as rewards, leaderboards, and performance feedback—is often promoted as a way to enhance learner engagement and retention, but evidence […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 4 May, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Surgeries are moving to ASCs. Distalmotion wants its robot to drive the shift

Author: Susan Kelly MEDTECHDIVE CEO Greg Roche says ambulatory surgery centers have largely lacked access to robots for performing soft tissue procedures, until now. The Dexter robot has Food and Drug Administration clearance for use in gallbladder, hysterectomy and inguinal hernia repair procedures. Permission granted by Distalmotion More surgical procedures in the U.S. are migrating to […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 4 May, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Adoption of a novel biomarker-guided quality improvement treatment bundle for patients with subclinical acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery

Authors: Milne B et al. European Journal of Anaesthesiology, 43(5):423–433, May 2026 This implementation study evaluated the real-world adoption of a biomarker-guided renal care bundle designed to identify and manage subclinical acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients after cardiac surgery. While prior randomized trials demonstrated that this bundle can reduce moderate-to-severe AKI, its uptake in […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 2 May, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Trends in Medical Malpractice Claims: Social Perception of Healthcare Affects Outcomes in the Courtroom

Author: Brittnie Hayes, Esq., Vice President of Claims, The Doctors Company This article was originally published in Medical Economics. During the past several years, social perception of healthcare has shifted, evidenced in plaintiff-tilted documentaries depicting one-sided versions of medical events and social media commentaries blaming clinicians for the high cost of medical care. These negative media […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 1 May, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Neuraxial Compared With General Anesthesia on Postoperative Outcomes After Hip Arthroplasty for Geriatric Hip Fracture

Authors: Meng F et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, 142(5):848–855, May 2026 This study evaluates whether neuraxial anesthesia provides superior postoperative outcomes compared with general anesthesia in geriatric patients undergoing hip arthroplasty for hip fracture, using a large national database. Given the ongoing debate regarding optimal anesthetic technique in this high-risk population, the authors sought to […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 1 May, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
The anesthesia staffing strategies that are actually working

Author: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesia staffing shortages show no sign of easing, and health systems are aware that no single fix exists. Industry leaders told Becker’s that, instead,  they are rethinking everything from scheduling and compensation to culture and workforce pipelines to stabilize coverage. The takeaway: success now depends on how well systems align staffing with […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 1 May, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Communication Training for the Preoperative Anesthesia Consultation Reduces Anxiety

Authors: Zech N et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, 142(5):869–878, May 2026 This prospective, patient-blinded pre–post intervention study investigated whether a focused communication training session for anesthesiologists could further reduce patient anxiety during the preoperative anesthesia consultation. The study is grounded in the concept that traditional risk disclosure—while necessary for informed consent—can unintentionally increase anxiety and […]

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