Author: Dr Clemens

Uncategorized Published - 2 July, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Perioperative Nitric Oxide Conditioning Reduces Acute Kidney Injury in Cardiac Surgery Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (the DEFENDER Trial)

Authors: Kamenshchikov, Nikolay O. M.D. et al  Anesthesiology ():10.1097/ALN.0000000000005494, June 12, 2025. Background: Postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) is a significant concern for cardiac surgery patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Effective pharmacologic interventions to mitigate these risks are urgently needed. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of perioperative NO administration in preventing […]

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Uncategorized Published - 2 July, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Effects of Sedative Doses of Propofol, Dexmedetomidine, and Fentanyl on Memory and Pain in Healthy Young Adults

Authors: Vogt, Keith M. M.D., Ph.D. et al Anesthesiology ():10.1097/ALN.0000000000005489, June 13, 2025. Background: Anesthetic agents are well known for their effects on memory and pain; however, previous studies quantifying anesthetic modulation of memory have not included experimental noxious stimulation. This study used functional magnetic resonance imaging to determine how low doses of propofol, dexmedetomidine, and […]

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Uncategorized Published - 2 July, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Analgesic benefits of motor-sparing fascial plane blocks in comparison to periarticular local infiltration analgesia for total hip arthroplasty

Authors: Hussain, Nasir MD et al Anesthesiology ():10.1097/ALN.0000000000005607, June 09, 2025 Background: Periarticular local infiltration analgesia has become an important mainstay of multimodal analgesia following elective total hip arthroplasty (THA). However, the role of novel motor-sparing fascial plane blocks – with or without periarticular local infiltration analgesia – has not been fully elucidated for patients undergoing […]

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Uncategorized Published - 2 July, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Clinical and Genetic Factors Associated with Intraoperative Minimum Alveolar Concentration Ratio

Authors: Douville, Nicholas J. MD, PhD et al Anesthesiology ():10.1097/ALN.0000000000005602, June 09, 2025. Background: Minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) is a standard dosing metric for general anesthesia. Although influences of MAC have been identified in controlled studies, the determinants of clinical delivery of MAC ratio are largely unknown. To address this knowledge gap, we performed this single-center […]

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Uncategorized Published - 2 July, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Development of the Pediatric Scale for Quality of Recovery (PedSQoR)

Authors: Graydon, Cameron M.B.B.S. et al Anesthesiology ():10.1097/ALN.0000000000005503, June 12, 2025. Background: Measuring the quality of a patient’s recovery is vital, and reliable patient-centered outcome metrics are needed for clinical investigations and quality improvement. Currently, assessment tools to measure quality of recovery in pediatric patients are lacking. This study aimed to develop a scale to assess […]

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Uncategorized Published - 2 July, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Discover The Best Anesthesiologist Opportunity in New Mexico

If you’re an anesthesiologist searching for a balanced lifestyle and rewarding work, you’ll want to check out this opportunity. Our all-anesthesiologist group is seeking a dedicated team member to join our collaborative practice. Position Highlights: Zero Call for 3 Weeks: Enjoy three weeks of no call duty, followed by one week of call. Even during […]

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Uncategorized Published - 2 July, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
We need a great CRNA to join our new anesthesia team Riverdale, GA!

We’re excited to announce the formation of a new anesthesia group in Riverdale, GA, located just 10 minutes from the Atlanta Airport. We’re seeking dedicated CRNAs to join our collaborative care team, which will include 4 full-time CRNAs and 2 anesthesiologists managing 4 operating rooms.  This is a 25% independent practice and doing own blocks! […]

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Uncategorized Published - 1 July, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Erector spinae plane block versus intercostal nerve blocks in uniportal videoscopic assisted thoracic surgery

Authors: Coppens, S. M.D. et al Anesthesiology ():10.1097/ALN.0000000000005625, June 19, 2025. Background: Although, intercostal nerve blocks are sometimes approached with caution due to concerns about potentially high local anesthetic uptake, they remain a valuable tool in specific clinical situations. On the other hand, the erector spinae plane block is nowadays often favored for its broader coverage […]

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Uncategorized Published - 1 July, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
The association between preoperative depression and length of stay after major surgery

Authors: Kremic, Luka BMSc et al Anesthesiology ():10.1097/ALN.0000000000005626, June 19, 2025. Background: Preoperative depression is common among surgical patients and is associated with undesirable outcomes, such as pain and delirium in the immediate postoperative period. It is unclear whether depression also leads to longer postsurgical hospitalization. This review aimed to evaluate the association between preoperative depression […]

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Uncategorized Published - 1 July, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Synergistic effects of commonly used ICU drugs and high temperature on skeletal muscle at the cellular and tissue levels

Authors: Sugiki, Kei M.D. et al Anesthesiology ():10.1097/ALN.0000000000005630, June 20, 2025. Background: Several drugs are commonly administered to patients with high body temperature in intensive care units (ICUs). However, previous in vitro studies have investigated only the independent effects of high temperatures or drugs on various cultured cells. We explored the hypothesis that pharmacological treatment with representative ICU […]

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