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Uncategorized Published - 19 May, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Neuromuscular Blockade and Antagonism in Patients with Renal Impairment

Authors: Elkhateb, Rania M.D., M.S.-C.T.S. et al Anesthesiology 142(6):p 1009-1024, June 2025. Background: Current practice guidelines do not address the use of neuromuscular blocking and antagonism agents in patients with renal impairment. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (Silver Spring, Maryland) label for sugammadex advises against use in patients with severe renal impairment (estimated glomerular filtration […]

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Uncategorized Published - 19 May, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of remimazolam for procedural sedation in children and adolescents

Authors: Colin, Pieter J. Ph.D. et al Anesthesiology ():10.1097/ALN.0000000000005560, May 12, 2025. Background/Introduction: Remimazolam is not approved for use in pediatric patients. The pharmacokinetics of remimazolam have been reported to be similar to those of adult patients after scaling for body size. This manuscript reports on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of pediatric patients aged ≥6 to […]

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Uncategorized Published - 19 May, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Physicians and retirement: 9 things to know

Author: Claire Wallace Becker’s ASC Review Female physicians and physicians under 40 plan to retire at an earlier age than their male and senior counterparts, according to Medscape’s 2025 “Ambitions for Life After Practicing: Medscape Physicians and Retirement Report,” published May 2. Medscape surveyed 7,322 practicing physicians in the U.S. for the annual report. Physicians across more than […]

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Uncategorized Published - 19 May, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Suzetrigine, a Nonopioid NaV1.8 Inhibitor for Treatment of Moderate-to-severe Acute Pain: Two Phase 3 Randomized Clinical Trials

Authors: Bertoch, Todd M.D. et al Anesthesiology 142(6):p 1085-1099, June 2025. Background: Opioids are effective for treating acute pain but have safety, tolerability, and addiction concerns while nonopioid analgesics have limited efficacy. Suzetrigine, an oral, nonopioid small molecule, selectively inhibits the voltage-gated sodium channel 1.8 (NaV1.8) and has potential to provide efficacious and safe relief for […]

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Uncategorized Published - 19 May, 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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