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Anesthesiology Published - 26 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
CRNA Job in Key West, Florida – $275,000, No Call, Paid Malpractice and Island Living

What if your next CRNA position offered excellent compensation, no call, a manageable anesthesia practice—and you got to live in Key West, Florida? Key West Anesthesia Services, LLC is seeking a full-time CRNA to join our established anesthesia team in one of the most desirable locations in the country. This is a $275,000 1099 position […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 25 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesiologists’ Assessment of the Correctness, Completeness, and Coherence of ChatGPT Answers to Patient Preoperative Questions

Authors: Werry D, Barry G, Uppal V, et al. Cureus 18(7): e112602. doi:10.7759/cureus.112602 Introduction Patients are increasingly turning to large language models (LLMs) for answers. However, LLMs like ChatGPT are relatively new technology and are untested for this purpose. Inconsistency and “hallucinations” are commonly described problems with LLMs. This study tested the consistency, correctness, completeness, […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 25 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Comparison of the Modified Aldrete Score and White Fast-Track Score in the Determination of Post-Anaesthesia Care Unit Discharge Readiness After General Anaesthesia

Authors: Mahajan A, Sharma S, Gupta V, et al. Cureus 18(7): e112608. doi:10.7759/cureus.112608 Abstract Background: Safe and timely discharge from the post-anaesthesia care unit (PACU) is essential for optimal recovery and efficient resource utilization. This study compared the Modified Aldrete Score (MAS) and White Fast-Track Score (WFTS) in the assessment of PACU discharge readiness, using […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 25 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Four Patients Harmed After Potassium Phosphate Was Mistakenly Used for Spinal Anesthesia in Nashville

Auth0r: Rob Clemens, MD, MBA. PhD A catastrophic medication error at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown in Nashville, Tennessee, has become an important patient-safety lesson for every anesthesia department, hospital pharmacy, and operating room in the country. On August 14, 2026, four patients scheduled for joint-replacement surgery mistakenly received potassium phosphate instead of mepivacaine, the […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 25 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Reassessing Reported Propofol Allergy in a Patient Requiring Jet Ventilation

Authors: Smith A, Daly P, Jackson M Cureus 18(7): e112664. doi:10.7759/cureus.112664 Abstract A 39-year-old man with severe subglottic stenosis required jet ventilation and total intravenous anesthesia for high-risk airway surgery. However, the patient reported a propofol allergy characterized by facial and tongue swelling, raising concern for prior anaphylaxis. Because alternative anesthetic techniques were considered suboptimal, […]

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