Author: Dr Clemens

Anesthesiology Published - 20 January, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Perioperative Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Revealed by Ventricular Arrhythmia After a Minor Surgery in a Young Woman

Authors: Hafid S et al. Cureus, Volume 18, Issue 1, Article e101699, January 2026. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.101699. SummaryThis case report describes a rare and severe perioperative presentation of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TTS) in a previously healthy 32-year-old woman following minor otologic surgery. Approximately 15 minutes after an uncomplicated stapedotomy under general anesthesia, the patient developed sustained monomorphic […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 20 January, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Anaesthetic Management of a Patient With a Giant Ovarian Tumour Containing 28 Litres of Ascitic Fluid

Authors: Kalshan R et al. Cureus, Volume 18, Issue 1, Article e101824, January 2026. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.101824. SummaryThis case report describes the anaesthetic management of a 47-year-old woman undergoing cytoreductive surgery for a giant ovarian tumour associated with an extraordinary 28 litres of ascitic fluid. The patient presented with severe abdominal distension, poor functional capacity (METs […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 20 January, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Analgesic Strategies in Adult Intensive Care Units

Authors: Madkhali M M et al. Cureus, Volume 18, Issue 1, Article e101790, January 2026. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.101790. SummaryThis systematic review evaluated analgesic and sedation strategies used in adult ICUs, comparing opioid-based regimens with non-opioid agents and protocolized approaches. Following PRISMA methods, the authors searched PubMed, Cochrane Library, Scopus, and Web of Science through October 2025 […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 20 January, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocols and Their Impact on Quality of Care and Patient Safety in Peri-Anaesthesia Nursing

Authors: Bourazani M et al. Cureus, Volume 18, Issue 1, Article e101821, January 2026. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.101821. SummaryThis narrative review examined the impact of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols on quality of care and patient safety in peri-anaesthesia nursing, with a particular focus on the Post-Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and the immediate postoperative period. The […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 20 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 - 19 January, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Examining Critical Task Performance in Blue and Green Ambient Lighting Environments in Modern Interventional Suites: An Anesthetic Care Perspective

Authors: Van Zundert AA et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia. 142(1):45–55, January 2026. SummaryThis randomized, single-center, crossover simulation study evaluated how spectrally shifted ambient lighting—specifically blue and green lighting commonly used in modern interventional and minimally invasive procedural suites—affects critical task performance relevant to anesthetic and perioperative care. The investigators focused on color discrimination, medication identification […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 19 January, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
The Effect of Electroencephalographic Trajectory During Anesthesia Emergence on the Indices Monitoring the Hypnotic Component

Authors: Obert DP et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia. 142(1):32–40, January 2026. SummaryThis study evaluated whether commonly used processed EEG indices can distinguish between specific electroencephalographic emergence trajectories that have previously been associated with postoperative neurocognitive disorders (PNDs). Earlier work identified three distinct emergence patterns: a favorable reference trajectory characterized by gradual progression from delta-dominant slow-wave […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 19 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 - 19 January, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Payers take aim at anesthesia reimbursements: 5 cuts to know

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesia reimbursement is declining across the board, and providers say the financial strain is becoming unsustainable. Anesthesia reimbursements are taking a huge toll on providers. The average anesthesia reimbursement rate in 2023 was $21.88 per unit, a 5.5% decline from 2019, according to Coronis Health. Similarly, Medicare reimbursement fell from $22.27 per unit in […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 19 January, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Severe post-operative bleeding after heart transplantation

Authors: Mansour A et al. Anesthesiology. January 13, 2026. SummaryThis multicenter observational study examined the incidence, risk factors, and clinical consequences of severe postoperative bleeding following adult heart transplantation. Although bleeding is a well-recognized complication in cardiac surgery, data specific to heart transplantation have been limited. The authors sought to better define the burden of […]

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