Author: Dr Clemens

Uncategorized Published - 10 June, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Comparison of Clinical Performance of I-gel and Fastrach Laryngeal Mask Airway as an Intubating Device in Adults

AUTHORS: Machado Assis, Maria Luisa MD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(2):p 243-251, February 2025. BACKGROUND: The supraglottic airway device (SGD) was introduced as a breakthrough in airway management. The Fastrach emerged as the first commercially available intubating SGD, drawing extensive investigation. I-gel is a more recent device that has gained popularity, can be used as […]

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Uncategorized Published - 10 June, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
A Retrospective Study of Ultramassive Transfusion in Trauma Patients: Is There a Value After Which Additional Transfusions Are Futile?

AUTHORS: Major, Frank R. BS et al Anesthesia & Analgesia May 30, 2025. BACKGROUND: Hemorrhage is a leading cause of preventable mortality in trauma. During times of blood shortages, it may be prudent to consider a transfusion threshold during massive transfusion after which additional transfusions are futile due to nonsurvivability. The main objective of this […]

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Uncategorized Published - 10 June, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Manufacturer sued after ASC anesthesiologist sentenced to 190 years for IV bag tampering

Author:Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review In November, Raynaldo Ortiz, MD, a Dallas-based anesthesiologist, was sentenced to 190 years in prison after being convicted of injecting nerve-blocking agents and other drugs into IV bags at Baylor Scott & White Surgicare North Dallas. Now, the family of a patient who allegedly experienced a near-fatal cardiac event following a routine […]

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Uncategorized Published - 10 June, 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 - 10 June, 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 - 10 June, 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 - 9 June, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Association of Intraoperative Hypotension with Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal Surgery

Authors: Li, Zijia M.S. et al Anesthesiology June 02, 2025. Background: Few studies have examined the association between intraoperative hypotension and postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), and no definitive conclusions have been established. This study investigated the association between intraoperative hypotension and PONV in patients undergoing laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery. Methods: This secondary analysis of a randomized […]

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Uncategorized Published - 9 June, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Relationship Between Perioperative Regional Anesthesia and the Risk of Missing Acute Compartment Syndrome Following Tibia Fractures

AUTHORS: Kakalecik, Jaquelyn MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(6):p 1290-1296, June 2025. | BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of missed compartment syndrome in tibia fractures treated with and without regional anesthesia. METHODS: A retrospective chart review was performed of patients with operative tibial shaft or plateau fractures at a single […]

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Uncategorized Published - 9 June, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
The role of the supramammillary nucleus-medial septum glutamatergic pathway in mediating the effects of isoflurane anesthesia

Authors: Duan, Li-Li M.S. et al Anesthesiology June 02, 2025. Background: Glutamatergic neurons in the supramammillary nucleus (SuM) have been recently identified as a key node in arousal system, yet their role in regulating general anesthesia remains unclear. The aim of the current study is to study the role of the glutamatergic supramammillary neurons and […]

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Uncategorized Published - 9 June, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Thinking Fast and Slow in Medicine: The Cognitive Basis of Errors and Tools for Prevention

Author: Joyce A. Wahr, MD, FAHA Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Volume 40, No. 2 • June 2025 When surveyed, nearly all (85%) of anesthesiologists acknowledge committing at least one medication error.1 Clearly, the vast majority of these errors are of little consequence, but some, such as the recent spate of ampule swaps of tranexamic acid (TXA) for […]

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