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Anesthesiology Published - 10 October, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Independent CRNA Opportunity – Savannah, TN

Hardin Medical Center (122 beds) is offering a rare CRNA-only practice with full autonomy and an unbeatable lifestyle. • Schedule: 2 weeks on / 1 week off (17 weeks off annually)• Model: Independent CRNA practice – no anesthesiologist supervision• Case Mix: General surgery, ortho, endo, OB/GYN (epidurals & C-sections)• No Complex Cases: No hearts, no […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 9 October, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
The Impact of Preoperative Functional Capacity on Postoperative Mortality and Morbidity

Authors: Valadkhani, Arman et al. Anesthesiology, October 3, 2025. DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005779 This dual-center prospective cohort study investigated the relationship between self-reported functional capacity (measured in metabolic equivalents of task, METs) and surgical outcomes in adults undergoing elective noncardiac surgery. A total of 38,293 patients were included from Karolinska University Hospital between 2020 and 2023. Patients […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 9 October, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesia’s supply and demand rollercoaster

Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesia has become increasingly consolidated in recent years as private-equity backed anesthesia groups have solidified their place in the industry — often leading to higher costs for ASCs facing other significant market pressures. According to an April 2022 study published in JAMA, anesthesia prices increased an average of 26% when anesthesia companies, backed by […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 9 October, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Sensory-selective Peripheral and Neuraxial Nerve Blockade with 2′,6′-Pipecoloxylidide

Authors: Ostertag-Hill, Claire A. et al. Anesthesiology, September 17, 2025. DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005679 This experimental study explored a promising development in pain medicine — a metabolite of amino-amide local anesthetics called 2′,6′-pipecoloxylidide (PPX). Researchers sought to determine whether PPX could provide sensory-selective anesthesia (blocking pain and sensation without causing motor paralysis) and to evaluate its safety […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 9 October, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
A growing threat to anesthesia care teams

Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Approximately 80% of anesthesiologists and perioperative nurses reported experiencing at least one head strike in the operating room or procedural room in the last year, according to a study conducted by Mass General Brigham in Boston and published in Anesthesiology Sept. 16. The study revolves around a survey containing 22 questions […]

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