Authors: Correia P et al. Cureus 17(11): e96826 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.96826 SummaryThis case report describes a term parturient with obesity and scoliosis who experienced a spinal needle fracture during attempted spinal anesthesia for a cesarean section. After failed labor epidural analgesia and inadequate block quality from the epidural catheter, spinal anesthesia was attempted using a 27G […]
Read MoreAuthors: Kalava A et al. Source: Cureus 17(11): e96975, November 16, 2025. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.96975. Summary:This case series reviews seven patients with intractable hiccups—symptoms lasting over 30 days—treated with ultrasound-guided phrenic nerve blocks (PhNB). The goal was to interrupt the diaphragmatic efferent pathway and “reset” the reflex arc responsible for persistent hiccups. All patients had already […]
Read MoreAuthors: Bayat S et al. Anesthesiology, November 2025, DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005807 Summary:This study examined how the capnogram phase III slope (SIII)—a bedside measure anesthesiologists often interpret as a marker of V̇A/Q̇ mismatch—actually corresponds to true ventilation and perfusion distribution in the lung. Using a rabbit model of acute methacholine-induced bronchoconstriction and synchrotron radiation K-edge subtraction imaging, […]
Read MoreHardin Medical Center (122 beds) is offering a rare CRNA-only practice where you can enjoy full autonomy and an exceptional lifestyle. • Schedule: 2 weeks on / 1 week off (17 weeks off each year)• Model: Independent CRNA practice – no anesthesiologist supervision• Case Mix: General surgery, orthopedics, endoscopy, OB/GYN (including epidurals & C-sections)• No […]
Read MoreThanksgiving is one of the rare moments in the year when an entire country seems to pause at the same time. The airports are packed, kitchens are crowded, football is on in the background, and suddenly the pace of life slows just enough for people to look around and appreciate what’s right in front of […]
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