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Uncategorized Published - 8 July, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Temporal Trends in the Use of Regional Anesthesia for Hip Fracture Surgery

Authors: Kukielski C J et al Cureus 17(6): e86636. doi:10.7759/cureus.86636 June 24, 2025 Abstract Introduction: Hip fractures are associated with significant morbidity and mortality in the United States. Over the past decade, considerable research has been directed toward identifying the optimal anesthetic and analgesic techniques for hip fracture surgery. It was hypothesized that regional anesthesia (neuraxial anesthesia […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 July, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesiologists most likely specialists to leave their roles

Author:  Claire Wallace Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesiologists have the highest intent to leave their roles out of all physician specialists, with 40.6% expressing interest in leaving their current jobs within the next two years, according to a June 24 report from the American Medical Association. The AMA collected nearly 18,000 responses from physicians in 43 states and […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 July, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Perioperative Adverse Events in Geriatric Patients: A Comparison of the Predictive Abilities of Three Preoperative Scores

Authors: Lacaille K et al Cureus 17(6): e86805. doi:10.7759/cureus.86805 June 26, 2025 Introduction Geriatric patients are increasingly presenting for surgery globally. This study aimed to compare three preoperative scoring systems in their ability to predict perioperative outcomes in geriatric patients who underwent surgical intervention at a tertiary care teaching hospital. Methods A retrospective chart review […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 July, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Missed Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in ICU Patients

Authors: Muchintala R et al Cureus 17(6): e86370. doi:10.7759/cureus.86370 June 19, 2025 Abstract Introduction: Venous thromboembolism (VTE), including deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, is a preventable complication that significantly contributes to morbidity and mortality in intensive care unit (ICU) patients. Despite established guidelines recommending routine prophylaxis, many ICU patients do not receive the indicated […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 July, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Post-resuscitation Critical Illness Dysphagia: A Case Report

Authors: Hassan A et al Cureus 17(6): e86640. doi:10.7759/cureus.86640 June 24, 2025 Abstract Critical illness dysphagia (CID) is a common complication affecting patients following prolonged intensive care unit (ICU) admissions, particularly those who undergo endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation. CID is associated with increased morbidity, including aspiration pneumonia, prolonged hospitalisation, and the need for enteral […]

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