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Uncategorized Published - 24 June, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
We need a great CRNA to join our new anesthesia team Riverdale, GA!

We’re excited to announce the formation of a new anesthesia group in Riverdale, GA, located just 10 minutes from the Atlanta Airport. We’re seeking dedicated CRNAs to join our collaborative care team, which will include 4 full-time CRNAs and 2 anesthesiologists managing 4 operating rooms.  This is a 25% independent practice and doing own blocks! […]

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Uncategorized Published - 23 June, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesia and GLP-1s: Notes on changing guidelines

Author: Claire Wallace Becker’s ASC Review New guidelines from the Society for Perioperative Assessment and Quality Improvement advise patients using GLP-1 medications for weight loss to fast for a longer period of time preoperatively, according to a June 5 Medscape report. In June 2023, the American Society of Anesthesiologists released initial guidelines for GLP-1 users, instructing them […]

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Uncategorized Published - 23 June, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Wet Tap-Induced Spinal Cord Stimulator Trial Failure in Failed Back Surgery Syndrome: A Case Report Highlighting Intrathecal Drug Delivery for Treatment-Resistant Pain

Authors: Patel S et al Cureus 17(6): e85793. doi:10.7759/cureus.85793 June 11, 2025 Abstract A 59-year-old female with failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) following multiple lumbar surgeries underwent a spinal cord stimulator (SCS) trial for chronic pain management. However, the trial failed due to severe nausea, vomiting, and postural headaches secondary to unintentional dural puncture (wet […]

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Uncategorized Published - 23 June, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
The 5 states where CRNA pay decreased the most

Author: Cameron Cortigiano Becker’s ASC Review California saw the largest decrease in the average annual wage for certified registered nurse anesthetists from 2023 to 2024, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Across the U.S., the average pay for CRNAs increased $17,500 from 2023 to 2024, reaching $231,700. Here are the five states […]

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Uncategorized Published - 23 June, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Are Anesthesiologists Prepared to Manage Patients With Critical Cardiac Disease?

AUTHORS: Faloye, Abimbola O. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(6):p e73-e75, June 2025 To the Editor Cardiovascular disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States.1 While the volume of cardiac surgery to repair cardiac disease has decreased over time, the prevalence of patients with critical cardiac disease (eg, severe valvular heart […]

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