Author: Dr Clemens

Anesthesiology Published - 4 March, 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 - 4 March, 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 - 3 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
The Sibling Effect: Can Etomidate’s Analogues Offer Better Anaesthetic Induction for Cardiac Surgery?

Authors: Bugo S et al. Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, February 12, 2026 (Editorial) Summary This editorial reviews etomidate and its emerging analogues as potential induction agents for cardiac surgery, where preserving hemodynamic stability is paramount. Cardiac surgical patients are especially vulnerable during induction due to limited cardiovascular reserve. Induction must balance hypnosis, analgesia, […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 3 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
5 updates on noncompete laws

Author: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review Noncompete agreements, and the laws that regulate them, are rapidly becoming one of the most consequential, and contested, issues in physician employment. As states tighten restrictions on noncompetes, lawsuits multiply and specialty groups push for federal action, these contract clauses are increasingly shaping where clinicians can practice, how health systems […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 3 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Multi-Planar Ultrasonographic Assessment of Gastric Volume

Authors: Liu H et al. Anesthesiology, February 23, 2026 Summary This prospective observational study evaluated whether the ultrasonographic measurement plane influences the accuracy of predicted gastric volume (GV) when assessing aspiration risk preoperatively. Point-of-care gastric ultrasound is increasingly used to estimate gastric volume and stratify aspiration risk. However, different sonographic planes are commonly used—most frequently […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 3 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
MRgLITT under general anesthesia using extended non-ferromagnetic components in a non-MR-compatible environment-a case report

Authors: Yang Z et al. BMC Anesthesiol (2026). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-026-03692-4 Summary This case report published in BMC Anesthesiology describes an innovative anesthesia solution for magnetic resonance–guided laser interstitial thermal therapy (MRgLITT) in a facility without MR-conditional anesthesia equipment. MRgLITT is a minimally invasive neurosurgical technique performed inside an MRI scanner. Because the procedure is prolonged and requires […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 3 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Pediatric Regional Anesthesia Survey in South Africa (PRASSA): A Descriptive, Cross-Sectional Survey of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Among South African Anesthetists

Authors: Kelber S et al. Pediatric Anesthesia, First published 12 February 2026 Summary This national cross-sectional survey examined knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding pediatric regional anesthesia (PRA) among South African anesthetists. Despite global growth in ultrasound-guided PRA and strong international safety data, uptake in low- and middle-income countries remains inconsistent. The online survey was distributed […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 3 March, 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 - 3 March, 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 - 2 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Mode of Anesthesia for Patients with Placenta Accreta Spectrum Undergoing Cesarean Hysterectomy

Authors: Padilla A et al. Anesthesiology 144(3):535–545, March 2026 Summary This retrospective cohort study used the Multicenter Perioperative Outcomes Group (MPOG) database to characterize anesthetic practice patterns for cesarean hysterectomy in patients with placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) across 43 U.S. institutions from 2015–2021. A total of 1,257 PAS cases were analyzed. The primary outcome was […]

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