Author: Dr Clemens

Anesthesiology Published - 22 January, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Acute Respiratory Failure and Metabolic Acidosis Due to Excessive Normal Saline Absorption During Hysteroscopic Myomectomy: A Case Report

Authors: Naiki H et al. Cureus, 17(6): e86591, June 2025 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.86591 SummaryThis case report describes acute respiratory failure and severe hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis resulting from excessive intravascular absorption of normal saline during hysteroscopic myomectomy. Although isotonic saline is widely considered safer than hypotonic distension media, this case illustrates that large-volume absorption can still lead […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 22 January, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Standardising Anaesthetic Induction in Code Red Trauma Patients: A Quality Improvement Initiative at a Major London Trauma Centre

Authors: Hogan A et al. Cureus, Volume 18, Issue 1, Article e101769, January 2026. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.101769. SummaryThis quality improvement/service evaluation project addressed a high-risk moment in trauma anesthesia: induction for “code red” patients (hemodynamically unstable with ongoing hemorrhage) who are vulnerable to cardiovascular collapse, particularly when managed by trainees who may be less familiar with […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 22 January, 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 - 21 January, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
How anesthesia staffing strain is reshaping ASCs

Author: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesia staffing challenges are moving from a persistent operational headache to a defining structural force for ASCs. As workforce shortages persist, labor costs rise and reimbursement pressures intensify, ASC leaders are rethinking clinical models, partnerships and growth strategies to maintain access, efficiency and financial stability. Anesthesia workforce strain isn’t […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 21 January, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesia for the First Fully Robotic Simultaneous Living Donor Liver Transplant in Europe

Authors: Pereira F et al. Cureus, 18(1): e101604, January 2026 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.101604 SummaryThis case report describes the anesthetic management of the first fully robotic simultaneous living donor liver transplant (LDLT) performed in Europe. The procedure involved two parallel operations conducted in adjacent operating rooms using dual robotic platforms: a robotic right hepatectomy in a healthy […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 21 January, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Post-tracheostomy With Long-Standing Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Ankylosis Using a Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) Scan for Airway Assessment: A Case Report

Authors: Uppalapati V et al. Cureus, Volume 18, Issue 1, Article e101662, January 2026. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.101662. SummaryThis case report describes the perioperative airway assessment and management of a 56-year-old man with long-standing temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis and a prior history of emergency tracheostomy following a cannot-intubate, cannot-ventilate scenario. The coexistence of severely restricted mouth opening, […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 21 January, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Magnesium Toxicity in an Obstetric Patient Due to Preeclampsia-Related Renal Dysfunction Despite Administration of a Standard Pritchard Regimen: A Case Report

Authors: Pinehas N L et al. Cureus, 18(1): e101584, January 2026 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.101584 SummaryThis case report describes severe magnesium toxicity in a 22-year-old pregnant patient treated for eclampsia using a standard intramuscular Pritchard magnesium sulfate regimen in the setting of preeclampsia-related renal dysfunction. Despite receiving guideline-recommended dosing, impaired renal excretion led to progressive hypermagnesemia with […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 21 January, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Awake Craniotomy in Pediatric Neurosurgery: A Case Report on a 12-Year-Old With Recurrent Ganglioglioma

Authors: Cabral J et al. Cureus, 18(1): e101278, January 2026 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.101278 SummaryThis case report describes the anesthetic and multidisciplinary management of an awake craniotomy performed in a 12-year-old boy with recurrent left parietal ganglioglioma causing drug-resistant epilepsy. The lesion was located near eloquent language cortex, prompting selection of an awake approach to maximize tumor […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 21 January, 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 - 20 January, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Preoperative Assessment of the Oral Environment in Patients Undergoing Tonsillectomy

Authors: Yamano T et al. Cureus, Volume 18, Issue 1, Article e100782, January 2026. SummaryThis retrospective study examined whether the preoperative oral environment differs according to surgical indication in patients undergoing palatine tonsillectomy. A total of 123 patients treated between April 2020 and March 2025 were analyzed and categorized into four indication groups: recurrent tonsillitis, […]

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