Author: Dr Clemens

Anesthesiology Published - 3 November, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Comparison of Methylprednisolone and Dexamethasone in Their Interaction With Sugammadex in Pediatric Patients

Authors Mustafa Büyükcavlak et al  Pediatric Anesthesia 03 October 2026 Background Sugammadex may interact with steroidal compounds; however, comparative clinical data on different peri-operative corticosteroids in children are limited. This randomized controlled trial primarily aimed to compare the effect of methylprednisolone and dexamethasone, administered at clinically equivalent glucocorticoid doses, on sugammadex-mediated reversal time of rocuronium-induced neuromuscular […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 3 November, 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 November, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Flat anesthesia subsidies drop nearly 50% in 3 years

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Nearly one-third of ASCs offer financial assistance in their contracts with anesthesia providers or groups, according to the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association’s third-quarter 2026 60-Second Survey, published Oct. 16. Here are five things to know: 1. Of the 307 respondents, 31% reported offering financial incentives, consistent with 30% in 2024. […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 2 November, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Medetomidine in the Illicit Fentanyl Supply: Recognizing Overdose and Withdrawal

Reviewer: Rebekah Rollston, M.D., M.P.H. Reviewing: Journal of Medical Toxicology NEJM Journal Watch Clinical Takeaway: This drug can complicate opioid overdose, causing profound, prolonged sedation that persists despite naloxone. Context Medetomidine, a potent alpha-2 adrenergic agonist used in veterinary medicine, has emerged as an adulterant in the illicit fentanyl supply. Because this drug’s effects differ […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 2 November, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Migraine Prevention in Adults: Updated AAN/AHS Guideline

Reviewers: Teshamae Monteith, M.D. and Christopher W. Goodman, M.D. NEJM Journal Watch Clinician Clinical Takeaway: The latest recommendations support the use of CGRP inhibitors, propranolol, topiramate, and valproate as first line, with onabotulinumtoxinA also recommended for chronic migraine. An overview of Pharmacologic Treatment for Migraine Prevention in Adults Practice Guideline Recommendations: Report of the AAN […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 2 November, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Association Between 100% Oxygen and Atelectasis

Radius Anesthesia blog Administration of 100% oxygen is a standard part of preoxygenation before general anesthesia. By replacing nitrogen in the lungs with oxygen, preoxygenation increases the body’s oxygen reserve and gives clinicians more time to safely secure the airway before blood oxygen levels begin to fall. However, high concentrations of oxygen can also promote […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 2 November, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
GENERIC SUGAMMADEX, A GAME-CHANGER

Author: Richard Novak, MD The Anesthesia Consultant blog Anesthesia professionals are often unaware of the cost of the drugs they administer, but costs are relevant to the institutions where we work. The muscle relaxant reversal agent sugammadex (Bridion) is the most significant advance in anesthesiology in the past 15 years.  Sugammadex reverses the paralysis of […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 2 November, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
CRNA Job in Key West, Florida – $275,000, No Call, Paid Malpractice and Island Living

What if your next CRNA position offered excellent compensation, no call, a manageable anesthesia practice—and you got to live in Key West, Florida? Key West Anesthesia Services, LLC is seeking a full-time CRNA to join our established anesthesia team in one of the most desirable locations in the country. This is a $275,000 1099 position […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 30 October, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Processed Electroencephalography-Guided Total Intravenous Anesthesia in a Malignant Hyperthermia-Susceptible Child Undergoing Ventricular Septal Defect Repair

Authors Was A, Narayan M, Decker J, et al. Cureus 18(10): e117940. doi:10.7759/cureus.117940 Abstract Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a rare, life-threatening reaction to certain anesthetic medications that can occur during surgery. Managing an MH-susceptible child for congenital cardiac surgery is particularly challenging: cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), with its attendant hypothermia and subsequent rewarming, can obscure the […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 30 October, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesia crunch eases for ASCs; big centers still squeezed

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review The share of ASCs reporting adequate access to anesthesia providers has reached its highest level since 2022, according to the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association’s third-quarter 2026 60-Second Survey, published Oct. 16. Of the 307 surgery centers across 44 states that responded, 76% reported adequate access. That’s up from 70% in […]

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