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Uncategorized Published - 22 May, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Sugammadex versus Neostigmine for Reversal of Rocuronium on Gastric Emptying in Adults Undergoing Elective Colorectal Surgery

AUTHORS: Togioka, Brandon M. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia May 06, 2025. BACKGROUND: Gastrointestinal function is mediated by the cholinergic pathway, which is impacted by neostigmine and glycopyrrolate, but not sugammadex. We hypothesized that sugammadex is associated with earlier gastric emptying in adults undergoing colorectal surgery, compared to neostigmine-glycopyrrolate. METHODS: Patients were enrolled in […]

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Uncategorized Published - 22 May, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
The Effects of Dexamethasone in Cardiac Surgery

AUTHORS: van Steenbergen et al Anesthesia & Analgesia May 08, 2025. BACKGROUND: In cardiac surgery, modulating the inflammatory response with prophylactic steroids may reduce morbidity and mortality. We aimed to evaluate the association of dexamethasone use with clinical outcomes and its variation in clinical practice in a real-world setting. METHODS: This retrospective, population-based study evaluated […]

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Uncategorized Published - 22 May, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Spectral Differences of Anesthetic Agents: Addressing Fundamental Problems With New Methods

AUTHORS: Dragovic, Srdjan Z. BSc et al Anesthesia & Analgesia May 06, 2025. BACKGROUND: Processed electroencephalography parameters are used to guide anesthesia to adequate levels for surgical procedures. Despite known spectral differences between anesthetics, studies often assume similar anesthetic states when titrating to the same target values, presupposing a reductive one-size-fits-all approach for all anesthetic […]

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Uncategorized Published - 22 May, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Early Migraine Relief

1440 Daily Digest A new clinical trial has found the migraine drug ubrogepant can reduce nonheadache symptoms—such as fatigue, brain fog, and light sensitivity—that occur in the hours before a migraine attack begins. The findings, released yesterday, suggest ubrogepant (which blocks pain-related receptors in the brain) may be the first acute treatment to help manage the run-up to […]

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Uncategorized Published - 22 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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