Author: Dr Clemens

Anesthesiology Published - 27 October, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Comparison between the Traditional Landmark Method and the Real-Time Ultrasound Technique to Determine the Correct Depth of Insertion of Central Venous Catheter in Right Jugular Vein in Pediatric Neurosurgical Patients

Authors Paliwal S, Singh B P, Prakash R, et al. Cureus 18(10): e117929. doi:10.7759/cureus.117929 Abstract Background: Central venous catheterization (CVC) is essential in paediatric neurosurgical patients for monitoring and therapeutic purposes. However, determining the optimal catheter insertion depth remains a challenge due to anatomical variability and a lack of standardized guidelines. This study aimed to […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 27 October, 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 - 26 October, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Patient- and Operator-Related Factors Associated With Difficult Lumbar Epidural Catheter Placement

Authors Tanimoto S et al Cureus 18(10): e118561. doi:10.7759/cureus.118561 Background Lumbar epidural catheter placement is widely used for perioperative analgesia in lower abdominal, pelvic, and lower extremity surgery; however, the procedure may be technically challenging and may require multiple skin punctures. In this study, we defined difficult placement as requiring two or more skin punctures […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 26 October, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Technique of Intravenous Regional Block for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Using Methylprednisolone, Lidocaine, and Labetalol

Author: Dillin P L Cureus 18(10): e118301. doi:10.7759/cureus.118301 Abstract Intravenous regional block (IVRB), adapted from the Bier block technique, is a minimally invasive, low-risk interventional option for complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). This technical report describes a reproducible IVRB protocol using methylprednisolone, lidocaine, and labetalol and emphasizes procedural details that may influence treatment delivery. Key […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 26 October, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Perioperative Management of Decompensated Peripartum Cardiomyopathy With Severe Left Ventricular Dysfunction

Authors: Ramkeesoon R et al Cureus 18(10): e118447. doi:10.7759/cureus.118447 Abstract Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a potentially life-threatening cause of heart failure that may be difficult to distinguish from the physiological symptoms of pregnancy. We report the case of a 42-year-old woman at 34 weeks of gestation who presented with progressive dyspnea and was found to […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 26 October, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Ultrasound-Guided Assessment of Gastric Volumes in Paediatric Patients Receiving Five Percent Dextrose Water Versus Plain Water Preoperatively

Authors: Chauhan V Cureus 18(10): e118172. doi:10.7759/cureus.118172 Abstract Introduction: Preoperative fasting guidelines recommend clear fluids up to two hours before surgery to prevent prolonged fasting times and pulmonary aspiration. Gastric ultrasound is a safe, valid, non-invasive and readily available tool that can be used to look for the residual gastric volumes (GVs) and to confirm the […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 26 October, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
The ASC that has never paid an anesthesia subsidy

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Many ASCs are paying anesthesia groups coverage subsidies to keep their ORs staffed. Casper (Wyo.) Surgical Center has never paid one in its 26 years. The share of ASCs expecting to pay anesthesia stipends jumped from 28% in 2024 to 44% in 2025, according to a VMG Health survey. Sixty […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 26 October, 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 - 23 October, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
A growing concern for anesthesia teams

Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and King’s College London researchers found GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs are linked to an 11-fold higher rate of regurgitation and pulmonary aspiration during anesthesia, according to a nationwide UK cohort study presented at the Association of Anaesthetists Annual Meeting in Liverpool, England, Sept. […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 23 October, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Can ASCs tie anesthesia stipends to performance?

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesia groups are increasingly insisting on contracts built on revenue guarantees. The share of ASCs expecting to pay anesthesia stipends jumped from 28% in 2024 to 44% in 2025, according to a VMG Health report, a 57% increase in a single year. “It seems almost counterintuitive for both parties long […]

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