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Uncategorized Published - 26 November, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
From Synthesis to Scrutiny: Evaluating the Quality of Anaesthesiology Meta-Analyses (2015-2022)

Authors: Turner J et al. Anaesthesiology Journal • Cureus • DOI: 10.7759/cureus.90058 SummaryThis study evaluated the methodological quality of anaesthesiology meta-analyses published between 2015 and 2022 across six major journals. Using the Revised-AMSTAR (R-AMSTAR) scoring system with detailed binary sub-criterion assessment, the authors reviewed 130 full-text meta-analyses drawn from a pool of 455 published during […]

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Uncategorized Published - 25 November, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Isobaric Versus Hypobaric Plus Isobaric Bupivacaine in Thoracic Segmental Spinal Anesthesia for the Reduction of Shoulder Pain During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Authors: Chandra R et al. Chandra R, Khan I, Paliwal N W, et al. Source: Cureus. 17(11): e97048. doi:10.7759/cureus.97048. Summary:This randomized controlled trial examined whether using a combination of hypobaric plus isobaric bupivacaine in thoracic segmental spinal anesthesia (TSSA) reduces intraoperative shoulder pain during laparoscopic cholecystectomy compared with isobaric bupivacaine alone. Ninety ASA I–II patients […]

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Uncategorized Published - 25 November, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Assessing the Impact of a Red Trauma Simulation on Anesthesia Residents’ Confidence, Comfort, and Overnight Call Readiness

Authors: Wasserman R et al. Cureus, 2025; DOI: 10.7759/cureus.93102 SummaryThis study evaluated whether a high-acuity “Red Trauma” simulation could improve new anesthesia residents’ confidence, comfort, and readiness for independent overnight call. Thirteen CA-1 residents participated in a scenario involving a 25-year-old trauma patient with a positive FAST exam, worsening hemodynamics, and initiation of a massive […]

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Uncategorized Published - 25 November, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
A Systematic Review of the Effective Dose of Intrathecal Ropivacaine for Cesarean Section

Authors: Vakiarou F et al. Published in: Cureus, September 2025. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.91480 Summary: This systematic review evaluated all randomized controlled trials that compared different doses of intrathecal ropivacaine for cesarean delivery. Across 10 trials and 756 patients, the authors found substantial heterogeneity in study design, dosing regimens (4 mg to 25 mg), and definitions of […]

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Uncategorized Published - 25 November, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Remimazolam as a Novel Option for Procedural Sedation

Authors: Ziembicki H et al. Cureus 17(9):e91962, September 10, 2025. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.91962 Remimazolam is an emerging ultra–short-acting benzodiazepine designed to address the major limitations of midazolam in procedural sedation. Unlike midazolam, it does not produce active metabolites and is rapidly hydrolyzed by tissue esterases, creating a predictable onset, quick offset, and faster recovery with far […]

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