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Anesthesiology Published - 24 October, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
40 Years of Progress in Obstetric Anesthesia Safety: Milestones, Challenges, and Future Directions

Authors: Lauren Crosby Zawierucha, MD, MSc; Emily Naoum, MD; May C. M. Pian-Smith, MD, MS Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Vo; 40 No 3 Oct 2025 Summary:Over four decades, obstetric anesthesia safety has markedly improved through advances in monitoring, airway management, neuraxial techniques, and multidisciplinary care. Ongoing challenges include maternal morbidity disparities, hemorrhage, hypertension, and the […]

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Uncategorized Published - 24 October, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Neonatal outcomes with regional versus general anesthesia for cesarean delivery

Authors: Langer S. et al. Anesthesiology, October 6, 2025. DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005785 This meta-analysis evaluated whether anesthesia type—regional (spinal, epidural, or combined spinal-epidural) versus general—affects neonatal outcomes following cesarean delivery. Despite widespread preference for regional techniques, direct evidence comparing neonatal well-being across approaches has been limited. The authors systematically reviewed randomized controlled trials published between January […]

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Uncategorized Published - 24 October, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
BEST Independent CRNA Opportunity – Savannah, TN

Hardin Medical Center (122 beds) is offering a rare CRNA-only practice where you can enjoy full autonomy and an exceptional lifestyle. • Schedule: 2 weeks on / 1 week off (17 weeks off each year)• Model: Independent CRNA practice – no anesthesiologist supervision• Case Mix: General surgery, orthopedics, endoscopy, OB/GYN (including epidurals & C-sections)• No […]

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Uncategorized Published - 23 October, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Artificial Intelligence in Anesthesiology: Comment

Authors: Higgins, K. Elliott III M.D. et al Anesthesiology ():10.1097/ALN.0000000000005712, October 13, 2025. This Letter to the Editor responds to the Anesthesia Research Council’s recent expert report on artificial intelligence (AI) in anesthesiology. The authors commend the report for defining the current state and future vision of AI but caution that its integration into clinical practice […]

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Uncategorized Published - 23 October, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Revisiting infusion rate limitations for continuous lumbar plexus blocks in children and adolescents with 0.2% ropivacaine

Authors: Sunder R.A. et al. Anesthesiology, September 29, 2025. DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005775 This pharmacokinetic study revisited infusion rate limitations for continuous lumbar plexus blocks in pediatric patients, addressing the long-standing concern of balancing adequate analgesia with local anesthetic toxicity. The widespread use of ropivacaine for pediatric regional anesthesia has been constrained by limited pharmacokinetic data, leading […]

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