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Anesthesiology Published - 21 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Good news for anesthesia

Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review From student loan repayment support to federal legislation that could support the anesthesia workforce, here are five pieces of good news in the anesthesia space in the last several weeks: 1. A bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives that would permit rural hospitals to utilize Medicare funding to hire […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 21 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Predictive Performance of the STOP-BANG Questionnaire for Difficult Airway Management in Iraqi Adults Undergoing Elective Surgery

Authors: Alshtait S, Emami L, Behnaz F Cureus 18(7): e112428. doi:10.7759/cureus.112428 Abstract Background: Failure to anticipate airway difficulty may increase the risk of major perioperative complications during anesthesia. The STOP-BANG questionnaire is a simple screening tool for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) that may also help identify patients at risk of difficult airway management. Evidence from […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 21 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Opioid-Sparing Effects of Perioperative Ketamine With Inconsistent Analgesic Benefit in Orthopedic Surgery

Authors: Buckholz M, Moradian A, Patel R M, et al. Cureus 18(7): e112926. doi:10.7759/cureus.112926 Abstract Effective postoperative pain management following orthopedic surgery remains a challenge, particularly in the context of increasing opioid-related morbidity. Multimodal analgesic strategies incorporate adjuvant therapies such as ketamine to reduce opioid requirements while maintaining adequate pain control. This systematic review evaluated […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 21 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 - 20 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Postoperative Sciatic Neuropathy Following Spinal Anesthesia in a Patient With Severe Lumbar Degenerative Disease

Author: Nam W, Woo K Cureus 18(7): e113046. doi:10.7759/cureus.113046 Abstract Neurologic complications after spinal anesthesia are uncommon but remain a major concern because of their potential severity. Distinguishing anesthesia-related neurologic injury from preexisting spinal pathology is often challenging. A 70-year-old man with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and known lumbar degenerative disease underwent elective bilateral inguinal hernia repair […]

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