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Uncategorized Published - 13 November, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Discover The Best Anesthesiologist Opportunity in New Mexico

We are seeking a dedicated anesthesiologist to join our all-anesthesiologist group. Our team will consist of 4 full-time providers and 1 for vacation relief, managing 3 operating rooms. Position Highlights: Zero call for 3 weeks, followed by 1 week of call without daytime work only call after 7 PM therefore you may not work the […]

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Uncategorized Published - 12 November, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Malignant Hyperthermia Moves Out of the OR: The Role of the Anesthesia Professional

Authors: Henry Rosenberg, MD et al Anesthesia Safety Patient Foundation Volume 39, No. 3 Summary:This article discusses a recent malignant hyperthermia (MH) case and addresses ways in which anesthesiologists can improve patient care in the management of the syndrome beyond the operating room. We introduce a concept called the “4C’s of MH Management.” INTRODUCTION As […]

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Uncategorized Published - 12 November, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Improving Hand Hygiene in the Anesthesia Workspace: The Importance, Opportunities, and Obstacles

Authors: Jonathan Charnin, MD, FASA et al Anesthesia Safety Patient Foundation Volume 39, No. 3 Anesthesia professionals have consistently been leaders in patient safety and have long recognized the importance of hand hygiene in the anesthesia workspace.1 Hand contamination is associated with pathogen transmission across multiple anesthesia workspace reservoirs, and genome analysis of bacteria cultured from […]

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Uncategorized Published - 12 November, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Protamine Dosing for Heparin Reversal Following Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Authors: Pankaj Jain, MD et al  Anesthesiology October 2024. Background Drug shortages are a frequent challenge in current clinical practice. Certain drugs, (e.g., protamine) lack alternatives and inadequate supplies can limit access to services. Conventional protamine dosing uses heparin ratio-based calculations for heparin reversal following CPB and may result in excess protamine utilization, and potential […]

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Uncategorized Published - 12 November, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesia malpractice claims at ASCs: 5 things to know

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Freestanding ASC claims accounted for almost half of all anesthesia-related malpractice cases, according to a recent study published in the International Anesthesia Research Society journal that analyzed anesthesia malpractice claims. The study analyzed 212 ASC and 286 hospital operating room claims from 2015 to 2022 that involved an anesthesia provider responsible […]

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