Author: Dr Clemens

Anesthesiology Published - 8 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
The 10 states with the biggest CRNA pay jumps in Q1

Author: Cameron Cortigiano Becker’s ASC Review A number of states saw significant increases in the advertised base pay for CRNAs between the end of 2025 and the first quarter of 2026, according to a new report from anesthesia career platform BagMask.com. New Hampshire and Louisiana both experienced increases of more than $50,000 in the advertised pay for the […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 8 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Percutaneous Dilatational Tracheostomy With Versus Without Bronchoscopic Guidance

Authors: Dong et al. BMC Anesthesiology, published March 17, 2026 Key Points Percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy is commonly used for critically ill patients requiring prolonged ventilatory support. Whether bronchoscopic guidance is necessary during percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy remains debated. This systematic review and meta-analysis included 7 randomized controlled trials with 639 patients. Bronchoscopic guidance reduced bleeding, tube […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 8 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Interpreting Intraoperative EEG: Beyond Indices to the Essential Role of Raw EEG and Density Spectral Array

Authors: Rajan et al. Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology, April 2026 Key Points Processed EEG indices can be useful, but they should not be interpreted in isolation. Discordance between the numerical EEG index and the patient’s true anesthetic state may occur because of artifacts, patient-specific neurophysiology, brain pathology, aging, burst suppression, or drug effects. Raw EEG […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 8 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Acute normovolemic hemodilution and cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury

Authors: Okazawa et al. Canadian Journal of Anesthesia, published April 15, 2026 Key Points Acute normovolemic hemodilution is a blood conservation strategy used to reduce exposure to allogeneic blood transfusion. Its use in cardiac surgery has been limited partly because of concerns about organ perfusion and renal oxygen delivery. This retrospective cohort study evaluated whether […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 8 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Columbia, Tennessee – CRNAs and Anesthesiologists Wanted Full-Time and Locums Opportunities Available

Anesthesia Experts is expanding into Columbia, and we are building what we believe will become one of the strongest anesthesia teams in the region. We are currently recruiting both CRNAs and anesthesiologists for full-time and locums positions within a brand-new anesthesia care team model at one of Middle Tennessee’s growing hospitals. This is not a […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 5 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Marit Health Flags Structural CRNA Shortage and Rising Anesthesia Labor Costs

Newsdesk Marit Health is using its latest commentary to spotlight mounting structural pressures in the U.S. anesthesia workforce, particularly a worsening shortage of certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs). The company notes that average CRNA pay has risen nearly 60% in less than a decade, underscoring intensifying labor-cost inflation for hospitals. Marit Health highlights five key forces behind the […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 5 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
The Translational Neuroscience of Post-Anesthetic Recovery

Authors: Brenna et al. The Daily Dose, IARS, Friday, May 8, 2026 Key Points Perioperative neurocognitive disorders are common after anesthesia and surgery and are expected to become more common as the surgical population ages. The article reviews a 2026 IARS and SOCCA Annual Meeting session focused on improving post-anesthetic cognitive recovery. Current clinical strategies […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 5 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
4 anesthesiologists in the headlines

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review From a federal commission appointment to distinguished faculty awards, four anesthesiologists have recently earned notable recognition and leadership roles across academia, health systems and public service: 1. Gunisha Kaur, MD, has been recommended for appointment to the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom for a term of two years. The commission […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 5 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Effect of Low Fresh Gas Flows on Intraoperative Hypothermia Among Neonates Undergoing Abdominal Surgeries

Authors: Chauhan et al. Pediatric Anesthesia, first published April 16, 2026 Key Points Intraoperative hypothermia remains common in neonates undergoing abdominal surgery, even when standard warming measures are used. This randomized controlled trial compared low-flow anesthesia at 1 L/min with routine-flow anesthesia at 2 L/min. Low-flow anesthesia significantly reduced the incidence of intraoperative hypothermia. Neonates […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 5 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Timing of Surgery After Ischemic Stroke

Authors: Akano, Adekemi N. MD et al Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology 38(2):p 100-104, April 2026. Prior ischemic stroke is a strong risk factor for perioperative mortality and morbidity, including recurrent stroke and other major adverse cardiovascular events. These risks are highest in the months after stroke and decline over time. Increasing the interval between stroke and […]

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