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Anesthesiology Published - 4 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Extremely Rare Blood Types Resulting in Non-compatibility in the Perioperative Surgical Setting

Authors: Russo C M et al. Cureus 17(2): e79346. Summary This case report describes a high-risk obstetric anesthetic scenario where standard transfusion “backup” essentially didn’t exist. A 37-year-old gravida 2 para 1 scheduled for repeat cesarean delivery was found on preoperative testing to be Jr(a−) (Junior-negative) with anti-Jr(a) antibodies — a situation the team characterized […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 3 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Assessment of the Optimal Distal End Length of Echogenic Perineural Catheters to Facilitate Successful Coiling

Authors: Riga M et al. Journal: Cureus, Volume 18, Issue 1, Article e101365 SummaryThis simulator-based technical study examined how the length of the flexible distal segment of a straight echogenic perineural catheter influences the likelihood of achieving a successful coiling maneuver. Coiling is clinically relevant because it may provide a safety margin that reduces catheter […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 3 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Uvular Necrosis: Day-to-Day Progression of a Rare Postoperative Complication

Authors: De Freitas M A et al. Journal: Cureus, Volume 15, Issue 9, Article e45132, 10.7759/cureus.45132 SummaryThis case report describes the day-to-day clinical progression of postoperative uvular necrosis following endotracheal intubation for right shoulder acromioclavicular joint reconstruction in a healthy 22-year-old male. Uvular necrosis is a rare complication attributed to mechanical compression and ischemia of […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 3 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
A Rare Case of Suspected Malignant Hyperthermia in a Three-Day-Old Neonate

Authors: Kabbara J et al. Journal: Cureus, Volume 18, Issue 1, Article e102502, 10.7759/cureus.102502 SummaryThis case report describes a three-day-old neonate who developed intraoperative findings concerning for malignant hyperthermia (MH) during an emergent exploratory laparotomy for perforated jejunum in the setting of gram-negative sepsis. The key intraoperative change was a rapid, unexplained rise in end-tidal […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 3 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Pediatric Anesthesia

Authors: Shah A et al. Journal: Cureus, Volume 18, Issue 1, Article e102535, 10.7759/cureus.102535 SummaryThis structured narrative review examines current and emerging applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning in pediatric anesthesia across airway management, intraoperative monitoring, and postoperative care. The authors systematically screened the literature through 2024 and identified 11 studies evaluating AI-based tools […]

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