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Uncategorized Published - 28 November, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Fractured Spinal Needle During Cesarean Section: A Case Report

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 […]

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Uncategorized Published - 28 November, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Phrenic Nerve Block for Intractable Hiccups

Authors: 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 […]

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Uncategorized Published - 28 November, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Relationship Between V̇A/Q̇ Mismatch and Capnogram Phase III Slope in Acute Bronchoconstriction and Its Modulation by Salbutamol Assessed by Synchrotron Imaging in Rabbit Lung

Authors: 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, […]

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Uncategorized Published - 28 November, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
BEST Independent CRNA Opportunity – Savannah, TN

Hardin 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 […]

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Uncategorized Published - 27 November, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Why We’re Lucky to Have Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving 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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