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Uncategorized Published - 11 June, 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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Uncategorized Published - 10 June, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Keeping Patients Safe During Emergency Tracheostomy Management

Author: Jack Buckley, MD Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Volume 40, No. 2 • June 2025 INTRODUCTION A tracheostomy is a common procedure done for patients who need prolonged mechanical ventilation, are unable to protect their airway or have pathologies of the oropharynx leading to the potential for upper airway obstruction. While a tracheostomy is relatively safe, […]

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Uncategorized Published - 10 June, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Suzetrigine: A Novel, Peripherally Acting Analgesic

Authors: Paul Lee, MD; Michael Kim, DO; Joseph Szokol, MD; Michael Bottros, MD Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Volume 40, No. 2 • June 2025 On January 30, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the drug Journavx™ (suzetrigine), a first-in-class nonopioid analgesic to treat moderate to severe pain in adult patients.1 The Acting Director of […]

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Uncategorized Published - 10 June, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Comparison of Clinical Performance of I-gel and Fastrach Laryngeal Mask Airway as an Intubating Device in Adults

AUTHORS: Machado Assis, Maria Luisa MD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(2):p 243-251, February 2025. BACKGROUND: The supraglottic airway device (SGD) was introduced as a breakthrough in airway management. The Fastrach emerged as the first commercially available intubating SGD, drawing extensive investigation. I-gel is a more recent device that has gained popularity, can be used as […]

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Uncategorized Published - 10 June, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
A Retrospective Study of Ultramassive Transfusion in Trauma Patients: Is There a Value After Which Additional Transfusions Are Futile?

AUTHORS: Major, Frank R. BS et al Anesthesia & Analgesia May 30, 2025. BACKGROUND: Hemorrhage is a leading cause of preventable mortality in trauma. During times of blood shortages, it may be prudent to consider a transfusion threshold during massive transfusion after which additional transfusions are futile due to nonsurvivability. The main objective of this […]

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