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Anesthesiology Published - 9 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Breaking the Taboo: Four Cases of Thoracic Segmental Spinal Anesthesia in Modern Surgical Practice

Authors: Scimia P, D’Agostino M, De Cato A, et al. Cureus 18(8): e115280. doi:10.7759/cureus.115280 Abstract Thoracic segmental spinal anesthesia (TSSA) is an old neuraxial technique that has recently regained attention as a possible alternative to general anesthesia (GA) in selected surgical patients. Its segmental nature, low-dose local anesthetic requirement, and ability to preserve spontaneous ventilation […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 9 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Effects of Chronic Pain Medications on Cardiovascular Health

Authors: Kent A, Toubasi A, Myles A, et al. Cureus 18(7): e113644. doi:10.7759/cureus.113644 Abstract Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and chronic pain are leading causes of morbidity and functional disability worldwide, and there is increasing evidence demonstrating that chronic pain may elevate the risk for major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events. Given the intertwined nature of the […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 9 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
A Sedation Protocol for Endoscopic Baton-Plate Adjustment in Neonates With Pierre Robin Sequence

Authors: Nicolas Leister et al  Pediatric Anesthesia First published: 18 August 2026 Background Robin sequence (RS) is characterized by upper airway obstruction leading to life-threatening desaturations in neonates. Procedural sedation in this population presents unique challenges due to anatomical airway anomalies, young patient age, and associated comorbidities. The pre-epiglottic baton-plate (PEBP) procedure is a non-invasive, […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 9 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Asystole Likely Due to a Vagal Reflex During Routine Gynecologic Surgery

Authors: Lebowitz M, Azzarello T ( Cureus 18(8): e115281. doi:10.7759/cureus.115281 Abstract Vagal-mediated cardiovascular responses can occur following carbon dioxide pneumoperitoneum during laparoscopic surgery. In rare cases, an exaggerated vagal reflex may result in profound bradycardia or asystole. We report the case of a 44-year-old woman (American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status II) who developed abrupt bradycardia […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 9 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
The anesthesiologist paycheck in 10 numbers

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesiologist pay keeps climbing even as the reimbursement underneath it keeps shrinking, which is a gap ASCs are increasingly bridging themselves. Here’s what anesthesiologist compensation looks like right now in 10 numbers: $568,454. The average total compensation for anesthesiologists nationally, based on 1,260 self-reported salaries on physician salary transparency platform Marit […]

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