Author: Dr Clemens

Anesthesiology Published - 21 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesiologist fights state medical board over refusal to issue a license

Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Adrian Gollas, MD, an anesthesiologist in Sioux City, Iowa, is asking a state court to overturn the Iowa Board of Medicine’s finding that he committed fraud on his medical license application, according to an Aug. 31 report by the Iowa Capital Dispatch. The board voted in July to deny Gollas’ […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 21 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
10 numbers behind the anesthesia stipend bubble

Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesia stipends have moved from a rare accommodation to a routine budget item that some ASCs can no longer absorb. The forces behind the shift show up clearly in the data: a shrinking anesthesia workforce, falling reimbursement and provider pay that keeps climbing. Here are 10 numbers that explain […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 21 September, 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 - 18 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Dexmedetomidine Versus Fentanyl as an Adjuvant to 0.75% Ropivacaine in Ultrasound-Guided Infraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block

Authors: Babu S, Vasantha Kumar K, Prabhu A V, et al. Cureus 18(8): e114094. doi:10.7759/cureus.114094 Background Peripheral nerve blockade is increasingly used in upper limb orthopedic surgery to provide effective anesthesia and prolonged postoperative analgesia while reducing systemic opioid requirements. Ultrasound-guided infraclavicular brachial plexus block provides reliable anesthesia for surgeries of the elbow, forearm, wrist, […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 18 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Laryngeal Mask Airway-Guided Fiberoptic Tracheal Intubation After Traumatic Failed Intubation in a Neonate With Severe Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita

Authors: AlShammari F, Ahmed K, Ali I M, et al. Cureus 18(8): e114459. doi:10.7759/cureus.114459 Abstract Airway management in neonates with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC) presents extreme challenges due to craniofacial abnormalities, cervical rigidity, limited mouth opening, and restrictive chest wall mechanics. These patients are at increased risk of failed intubation and perioperative respiratory complications, as […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 18 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of a Structured Teaching Module for Lumbar Puncture Training Among Medical Interns

Authors: Chauhan A K, Munish K, Vallabh V, et al. Cureus 18(8): e114553. doi:10.7759/cureus.114553 Background Lumbar puncture (LP) is an essential diagnostic and therapeutic bedside procedure. However, many medical interns have limited opportunities for supervised training before performing LP on patients, resulting in inadequate procedural competence and reduced confidence. Simulation-based education using the demonstration, observation, […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 18 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
The Multidisciplinary Approach to Enhanced Recovery After Surgery in Colorectal Cancer: An Updated Narrative Review

Authors: Bourazani M, Dafnis A, Syrogianni P Cureus 18(8): e115176. doi:10.7759/cureus.115176 Abstract Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) has become the principal framework for perioperative care in elective colorectal cancer surgery, integrating multiple evidence-based interventions across the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases. Successful implementation depends not only on individual pathway components but on coordinated multidisciplinary delivery […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 18 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Suspected Pregabalin Overdose Presenting With Out-of-Hospital Asystolic Cardiac Arrest and Fatal Multiorgan Failure

Authors: Baspinar M ( Cureus 18(8): e115355. doi:10.7759/cureus.115355 Abstract Pregabalin overdose is generally considered to have a relatively benign clinical course. However, severe respiratory depression, coma, and life-threatening clinical deterioration have rarely been reported, particularly in patients with high-dose ingestion or delayed recognition. We present the case of a 26-year-old male who was found unconscious following suspected […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 18 September, 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 - 17 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Airway Rescue and Extended Recovery in Prone Nonintubated Anesthesia

Authors: Lai Y, Chen T, Chung S Cureus 18(8): e115375. doi:10.7759/cureus.115375 Abstract Narcolepsy presents unique perioperative challenges, particularly during postoperative recovery, while the prone position limits airway access. We present the case of a 32-year-old woman with untreated narcolepsy who underwent prone jackknife hemorrhoidectomy after declining neuraxial anesthesia. Following preoperative counseling and awake positioning, nonintubated […]

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