Author: Dr Clemens

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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Anesthesiology Published - 5 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 - 4 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Executive Summary of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee (2024) on Clinical Practice for Cardiac Evaluation and Management of Patients Having Noncardiac Surgeries

Authors: Sweitzer et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, April 2026, 142(4):697-708 Executive Summary of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee (2024) on Clinical Practice for Cardiac Evaluation and Management of Patients Having Noncardiac Surgeries Key Points The 2024 ACC/AHA perioperative cardiovascular guideline is the first major update since 2014. The guideline continues to […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 4 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Airway Management in Neonates and Young Infants

Authors: Khan et al. Pediatric Anesthesia, May 4, 2026 Key Points This single-center retrospective cohort study evaluated airway outcomes in neonates and infants younger than 2 months undergoing tracheal intubation for noncardiac procedures. The study reviewed 3,724 anesthetics performed from August 2012 through May 2024. First-attempt tracheal intubation success was 80.4%, and difficult intubation occurred […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 4 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
A Window into Professional Trajectories: How to Do A Lot But Not Everything

Authors: Bosinski et al. The Daily Dose, IARS, Friday, May 8, 2026 Key Points Academic anesthesiology careers often involve setbacks, rejected manuscripts, failed grants, unexpected opportunities, and major changes in direction. The article highlights lessons from Max Kelz, Julie Freed, and Miles Berger on resilience, focus, mentorship, and career balance. A major theme is that […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 4 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
The state of the CAA workforce in 2026

Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Certified anesthesiologist assistants are an expanding sector of the anesthesia workforce, with numerous updates to individual state licensure and the development of more CAA programs across the U.S. Here are five recent developments shaping the CAA workforce in 2026: 1. Legislators in Kansas introduced a bill that would create a licensing and […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 4 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Impact of Institutional Protocol on Urinary Catheter Outcome Measures in Orthopedic Children Treated With Epidural Analgesia

Authors: Idan Katz et al Pediatric Anesthesia May 14, 2026 Background Epidural analgesia is commonly used for pain control after major lower-limb orthopedic surgery in children, but it is associated with a risk of postoperative urinary retention. Consequently, urinary catheters are often placed and left in situ for the full duration of epidural analgesia, despite the […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 4 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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