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Anesthesiology Published - 2 October, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
$500,000 Anesthesiologist Opportunity in Key West — Live Where Others Vacation

At some point, a career decision becomes a life decision. This opportunity offers $500,000 in annual compensation, paid malpractice, a 1:4 call schedule, the opportunity to continue doing your own cases, and a bread-and-butter with OB practice without hearts, heads, or major trauma. But the real difference begins when the workday ends. You are in […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 1 October, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Exogenous Sex Hormones and Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting Risk in Transgender Patients

AUTHORS: Leonard J. Soloniuk et al   Anesthesia & Analgesia 143(3):p 485-492, September 2026. BACKGROUND: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) remain a significant consideration in perioperative care; however, the incidence and risk factors of PONV in transgender patients are poorly understood. This study investigated the rates of PONV in transgender patients receiving gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 1 October, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Can anesthesiologist assistants help solve the workforce crunch?

Author: Cameron Cortigiano Becker’s ASC Review Expanding the anesthesiologist assistant pipeline would add more providers to the anesthesia workforce, but whether it would add access is a different question. The current shortage isn’t just a pipeline problem. It’s a mismatch between where providers are trained, what models facilities can afford and which communities can attract coverage […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 1 October, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Alternatives to Local Anesthetics for Neuraxial Anesthesia

Radius Anesthesia blog Neuraxial anesthesia is traditionally achieved with local anesthetics such as bupivacaine, lidocaine, and ropivacaine, which produce reversible sensory and motor blockade by inhibiting voltage-gated sodium channels. However, certain clinical circumstances, including allergies, local anesthetic systemic toxicity, drug shortages, or the need to prolong analgesia, have prompted interest in alternative neuraxial agents. Although no currently available medication […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 1 October, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Ketamine in ambulatory anesthesia: dose-dependent effects on breathing and cortical function

Authors: Omid Azimaraghi et al   Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology September 03, 2026. Purpose of review Ketamine was introduced into medical practice in 1965 and is widely utilized to provide sedation and analgesia. Low-dose ketamine can be used in ambulatory surgery following an assessment of risks and benefits. Recent findings Ketamine is an N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonist […]

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