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Uncategorized Published - 6 November, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
A Great Anesthesiologist Opportunity in Gadsden AL

We are seeking a dedicated anesthesia care team to join our new anesthesia care team contract at Riverview Regional Medical Center.  Gadsden is a town of over 100,000 people that is located 1 hour from Birmingham AL and 2 hours from Atlanta GA. Position Highlights: Anesthesiologist call is 1:3 Competitive salary of $500,000 plus benefits. […]

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Uncategorized Published - 6 November, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
5 CRNA updates in October

Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Here are five updates on certified registered nurse anesthetists’ workforce and leadership in the last month, as reported by Beckers: 1. Wilmington, Del.-based ChristianaCare and Wilmington University have partnered to launch the first certified registered nurse anesthetist program in the state. 2. Charlotte, N.C.-based Advocate Health has selected Betty Jo Rocchio, DNP, CRNA, as […]

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Uncategorized Published - 6 November, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Neuropeptide Y Y2 Receptors in Sensory Neurons Tonically Suppress Nociception and Itch but Facilitate Postsurgical and Neuropathic Pain Hypersensitivity

Authors: Paramita Basu, Ph.D. et al  Anesthesiology November 2024, Vol. 141, 946–968. Background Neuropeptide Y (NPY) Y2 receptor (Y2) antagonist BIIE0246 can both inhibit and facilitate nociception. The authors hypothesized that Y2 function depends on inflammation or nerve injury status. Methods The authors implemented a battery of behavioral tests in mice of both sexes that received […]

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Uncategorized Published - 6 November, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Calcium-activated Potassium Channels as Amplifiers of TRPV4-mediated Pulmonary Edema Formation in Male Mice

Authors: Mei Li, M.D. et al  Anesthesiology November 2024, Vol. 141, 913–928. Background As a mechanosensitive cation channel and key regulator of vascular barrier function, endothelial transient receptor potential vanilloid type 4 (TRPV4) contributes critically to ventilator-induced lung injury and edema formation. Ca2+ influx via TRPV4 can activate Ca2+-activated potassium (KCa) channels, categorized into small (SK1-3), intermediate (IK1), and […]

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Uncategorized Published - 5 November, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Intraoperative Mechanical Power: Reply

Authors: Cédric Cirenei, M.D. et al  Anesthesiology November 2024, Vol. 141, 1019–1020. In Reply: We thank Deng et al. for their interest in our recently published article, “Intraoperative Mechanical Power and Postoperative Pulmonary Complications in Noncardiothoracic Elective Surgery Patients: A 10-Year Retrospective Cohort Study.”  Indeed, the fraction of inspired oxygen (Fio2) was recorded but not extracted nor […]

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