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Uncategorized Published - 31 October, 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 - 31 October, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
The Many Worlds of Patient Safety in Anesthesiology

Author: David M. Gaba, M.D. Anesthesiology November 2024, Vol. 141, 819–821. “The more each of us can learn about why, what, where, and how to deploy the various patient safety approaches [. . .] the more likely we will be able to better serve our patients and our institutions.” The Special Article by Kanjia et al.  in this […]

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Uncategorized Published - 30 October, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
ASCs vs. anesthesia coverage: 10 things to know

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review ASCs continue to grapple with the anesthesia provider shortage as demand for outpatient surgeries grows. Here are 10 notes on ASCs and anesthesia: 1. ASC growth is impacting anesthesia staffing The rapid growth of ASCs has made surgeries more accessible to patients, but it has also spread the existing […]

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Uncategorized Published - 30 October, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Association between Intraoperative Hypotension and Postoperative Delirium

Authors: Shiri Zarour, M.D. et al  Anesthesiology October 2024, Vol. 141, 707–718. Background Intraoperative hypotension might contribute to the development of postoperative delirium through inadequate cerebral perfusion. However, evidence regarding the association between intraoperative hypotension and postoperative delirium is equivocal. Therefore, the hypothesis that intraoperative hypotension is associated with postoperative delirium in patients older than 70 […]

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Uncategorized Published - 30 October, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Intraoperative Ventilation/Perfusion Mismatch and Postoperative Pulmonary Complications after Major Noncardiac Surgery

Authors: Gaetano Scaramuzzo, M.D. et al  Anesthesiology October 2024, Vol. 141, 693–706. Background Postoperative pulmonary complications can increase hospital length of stay, postoperative morbidity, and mortality. Although many factors can increase the risk of postoperative pulmonary complications, it is not known whether intraoperative ventilation/perfusion (V/Q) mismatch can be associated with an increased risk of postoperative pulmonary […]

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