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Uncategorized Published - 1 July, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Erector spinae plane block versus intercostal nerve blocks in uniportal videoscopic assisted thoracic surgery

Authors: Coppens, S. M.D. et al Anesthesiology ():10.1097/ALN.0000000000005625, June 19, 2025. Background: Although, intercostal nerve blocks are sometimes approached with caution due to concerns about potentially high local anesthetic uptake, they remain a valuable tool in specific clinical situations. On the other hand, the erector spinae plane block is nowadays often favored for its broader coverage […]

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Uncategorized Published - 1 July, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
The association between preoperative depression and length of stay after major surgery

Authors: Kremic, Luka BMSc et al Anesthesiology ():10.1097/ALN.0000000000005626, June 19, 2025. Background: Preoperative depression is common among surgical patients and is associated with undesirable outcomes, such as pain and delirium in the immediate postoperative period. It is unclear whether depression also leads to longer postsurgical hospitalization. This review aimed to evaluate the association between preoperative depression […]

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Uncategorized Published - 1 July, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Synergistic effects of commonly used ICU drugs and high temperature on skeletal muscle at the cellular and tissue levels

Authors: Sugiki, Kei M.D. et al Anesthesiology ():10.1097/ALN.0000000000005630, June 20, 2025. Background: Several drugs are commonly administered to patients with high body temperature in intensive care units (ICUs). However, previous in vitro studies have investigated only the independent effects of high temperatures or drugs on various cultured cells. We explored the hypothesis that pharmacological treatment with representative ICU […]

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Uncategorized Published - 1 July, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
10 new trends on anesthesia pay, workforce

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesiologists are among the highest-paid physicians in the U.S., but the specialty is also facing growing demand and a projected shortage. The Clinician Workforce Insights Report from Axuall outlines key data points shaping the field today. Here are 10 numbers and trends to know: 1. The average annual income for anesthesiologists […]

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Uncategorized Published - 1 July, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Psychological Effects of Explicit Recall under Sedation and after Surgery (PEERS)

Authors: Chui, Jason MBChB et al Anesthesiology ():10.1097/ALN.0000000000005603, June 09, 2025. Background: Explicit recall occurring during sedation/regional anaesthesia is common but has long been assumed to have no sequelae. We conducted a prospective cohort study to determine the incidence of explicit recall experience under sedation/regional anaesthesia, as well as, to assess the recall experiences that are […]

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