Author: Dr Clemens

Anesthesiology Published - 12 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Presynaptic Neurotransmission: A Bottleneck to Recovery From General Anesthesia?

Authors: Qiu G et al. Anesthesiology, January 26, 2026, 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005953 SummaryThis mechanistic review and experimental synthesis explores whether impaired presynaptic neurotransmission represents a critical bottleneck to recovery from general anesthesia (GA), particularly with agents such as propofol and dexmedetomidine. While much of anesthetic pharmacology has historically focused on postsynaptic receptor modulation, growing evidence suggests that […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 12 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Enhancing Anesthetic Preoptimization: Promising Opportunities for Innovation in Economically Diverse Regions

Authors: Bernstein WK et al. Source: Anesthesia & Analgesia, 142(1):76–84, January 2026, 10.1213/ANE.0000000000007629 Enhancing anesthetic preoptimization represents a major opportunity to improve patient outcomes while advancing value-based perioperative care, particularly in regions with limited or uneven access to health care resources. This comprehensive review from the ASA Committee on Innovation outlines how anesthesiologists are uniquely […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 12 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Impact of implementing a thromboelastometry-guided transfusion strategy on fibrinogen supplementation and transfusion in women with postpartum hemorrhage

Authors: Zheng A et al. Journal of Clinical Anesthesia, 2025 SummaryThis retrospective study examined whether implementing a thromboelastometry-guided coagulopathy management protocol altered fibrinogen supplementation and blood product transfusion practices in women with postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). Given that coagulopathy is a major driver of maternal morbidity in PPH, the authors focused on whether point-of-care viscoelastic testing […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 12 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
BEST Independent CRNA Opportunity – Savannah, TN just increased salary $15,000

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 - 12 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Returning to Anesthesia After Burnout, Pain Management, ICU med or administrative job? We Built a Path Back

Burnout or time away in pain, ICU, or administration doesn’t erase your anesthesia training—it just requires a structured path back. For many physicians, it simply means you stepped away to regroup. We work with anesthesiologists every day who want to return to clinical anesthesia after time away in: administration or leadership roles pain medicine critical […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 11 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Why Anesthesia Collections Fail — and How to Fix Them

Author: Dr. Rob Clemens Most anesthesia groups don’t lose revenue because they lack volume. They lose it because anesthesia billing is complex, fragmented, and often managed with systems that were never designed for how anesthesia is actually practiced. As operating costs rise and hospital support is scrutinized more closely, maximizing collections is no longer optional. […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 11 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Cannabis and Anesthesia: A 2025 Update on Perioperative Considerations

Authors: Irvine D et al. Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Newsletter, volume 41, number 1, February 2026. SummaryThis article provides an updated review of perioperative considerations for patients who use cannabis, reflecting the growing prevalence of both medical and recreational use in the United States. As legalization expands and cannabis consumption becomes more common, anesthesia professionals […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 11 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
The anesthesia workforce shortage demystified

Authors: Francesca Mathewes and Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review The anesthesia workforce shortage is nothing new in healthcare — especially not for ASC leaders, who have cited the ongoing crisis as one of their top concerns in the year ahead. There are, however, new data, technology, clinical and policy developments that are shaping the shortage in 2026 — and how […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 11 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
The biggest nuclear malpractice verdicts in 2025

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Medical malpractice verdicts topping $10 million — often dubbed “nuclear” awards — are becoming more common as juries hand down eye-popping damages for catastrophic injuries and wrongful deaths. Physician groups, including the American Medical Association, have warned that the post-COVID-19 pandemic erosion of trust in healthcare, growing system consolidation and corporate ownership […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 11 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Illustrating Bayesian Indices of Effect Existence and Practical Significance in Anesthesiology Trials

Authors: Huber M et al. Source: Anesthesiology, February 03, 2026, 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005914 Summary:This research letter introduces and illustrates two Bayesian indices designed to complement traditional frequentist analyses in randomized controlled trials in anesthesiology: an index of effect existence and an index of practical significance. The author argues that reliance on P values and confidence intervals alone […]

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