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Anesthesiology Published - 21 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Beyond the Cancellation: Identifying Avoidable and Non-avoidable Causes of Elective Operation Theatre Cancellations in a Tertiary Care Hospital

Authors: Prakash A, Gondode P G, Asai O G, et al. Cureus 18(7): e112889. doi:10.7759/cureus.112889 Background Elective operation theatre (OT) cancellations are an important indicator of perioperative quality and healthcare efficiency. Most studies describe the frequency and causes of cancellations without distinguishing between avoidable and non-avoidable events, limiting the identification of actionable targets for quality […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 21 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Difficult Airway Management After Refusal of Awake Fibreoptic Intubation in a Giant Facial Plexiform Neurofibroma

Authors:Kumar R, Singh S, Kaur S, et al. Cureus 18(7): e113065. doi:10.7759/cureus.113065 Abstract Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is an autosomal dominant disorder characterised by café-au-lait macules, cutaneous neurofibromas, and plexiform neurofibromas, which may extensively infiltrate surrounding tissues and create significant airway challenges during anaesthesia. We report the anaesthetic management of a 33-year-old man with a […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 21 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Good news for anesthesia

Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review From student loan repayment support to federal legislation that could support the anesthesia workforce, here are five pieces of good news in the anesthesia space in the last several weeks: 1. A bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives that would permit rural hospitals to utilize Medicare funding to hire […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 21 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Predictive Performance of the STOP-BANG Questionnaire for Difficult Airway Management in Iraqi Adults Undergoing Elective Surgery

Authors: Alshtait S, Emami L, Behnaz F Cureus 18(7): e112428. doi:10.7759/cureus.112428 Abstract Background: Failure to anticipate airway difficulty may increase the risk of major perioperative complications during anesthesia. The STOP-BANG questionnaire is a simple screening tool for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) that may also help identify patients at risk of difficult airway management. Evidence from […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 21 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Opioid-Sparing Effects of Perioperative Ketamine With Inconsistent Analgesic Benefit in Orthopedic Surgery

Authors: Buckholz M, Moradian A, Patel R M, et al. Cureus 18(7): e112926. doi:10.7759/cureus.112926 Abstract Effective postoperative pain management following orthopedic surgery remains a challenge, particularly in the context of increasing opioid-related morbidity. Multimodal analgesic strategies incorporate adjuvant therapies such as ketamine to reduce opioid requirements while maintaining adequate pain control. This systematic review evaluated […]

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