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Anesthesiology Published - 17 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Unanticipated Difficult Airway Consistent With Suspected Subglottic Obstruction in an Asthmatic Patient

Authors: Amjad A, Al-Mane N, El-Burki A Cureus 18(7): e113276. doi:10.7759/cureus.113276 Abstract Unexpected difficult airway during elective surgery under general anesthesia is one of the most critical problems in perioperative medicine. We report the case of a 68-year-old female patient of Somali origin (body mass index 31.2 kg/m2), with type 2 diabetes mellitus controlled with insulin, […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 17 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Opioid-Free and Opioid-Sparing Pain Control in Surgical Anesthesia

Authors: Shukla P, Sharma A, Prasad S, et al. Cureus 18(7): e113435. doi:10.7759/cureus.113435 Abstract Surgical anesthesia has historically relied on opioids to control intraoperative and postoperative pain, but opioid-related adverse effects such as respiratory depression, sedation, ileus, postoperative nausea and vomiting, delayed mobilization, tolerance, hyperalgesia, and prolonged opioid use have encouraged a shift toward safer […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 17 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Analgesic Effects of Low Dose Ketamine in Patients Undergoing Spine Fusion Surgery

Authors: Singh V, Dar B A, Sehar Z, et al. Cureus 18(7): e113438. doi:10.7759/cureus.113438 Abstract Background: Postoperative analgesia in spine surgeries is necessary for postoperative recovery and wound healing. While opioids have their limitations, non-opioid analgesia is a growing field of interest. Ketamine, due to its analgesic properties, has emerged as a promising agent for postoperative […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 17 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Hospital margins dip to 2.9% average as expenses grow, care shifts: 5 notes

Author: Laura Dyrda Becker’s Hospital Review Nonprofit hospital margins dipped in May as expenses grew and health systems strategically planned for care shifting to the outpatient setting, according to Kaufman Hall’s most recent “National Hospital Flash Report.” Kaufman Hall released the report July 13, including data from more than 1,300 hospitals gathered by Strata Decision Technology. […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 14 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Why ASCs are done paying anesthesia stipends

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Tired of underwriting outside anesthesia groups, a growing number of ASCs are cutting out the middleman and putting providers on payroll. While a 2025 survey from VMG Health found that only 9% of ASC leaders said they plan to staff anesthesia through a traditional employment agreement, more leaders are beginning to consider […]

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