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Uncategorized Published - 24 March, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
We need a great CRNA to join our new anesthesia team Riverdale, GA!

We’re excited to announce the formation of a new anesthesia group in Riverdale, GA, located just 10 minutes from the Atlanta Airport. We’re seeking dedicated CRNAs to join our collaborative care team, which will include 4 full-time CRNAs and 2 anesthesiologists managing 4 operating rooms.  This is a 25% independent practice and doing own blocks! […]

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Uncategorized Published - 24 March, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Peripartum Respiratory Failure in a Patient With Severe Preeclampsia

Authors: Ntioudi M, Gelatou S, Karypidou V, et al. Cureus Feb 2025 Abstract Preeclampsia is a major hypertensive disorder of pregnancy associated with increased maternal, fetal, and neonatal risks. Acute respiratory failure, though rare, is a severe complication that may arise due to preeclampsia or unrelated medical conditions. We present a case of a 23-year-old […]

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Uncategorized Published - 21 March, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Mortality 30, 60, and 90 Days After Discharge Is Greater in Patients Who Experienced Postoperative Respiratory Depression and Pulmonary Complication

Authors: Raffa R B, Pergolizzi J V, Dungan G C, et al. Cureus March 2025 Abstract Upon the induction of general anesthesia, a predictable sequence of physiological changes occurs within the respiratory and neuromuscular systems. The sequelae of these changes include an assortment of postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs), including postoperative respiratory depression (PORD), that are […]

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Uncategorized Published - 21 March, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Reviewing “Nil Per Os” Guidance for Clear Fluids in Children Before Anesthesia: Survey of the Pediatric Anesthesia Leadership Council

AUTHORS: Dalal, Priti G. MD, FRCA et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(3):p 507-514, March 2025. BACKGROUND: Several international pediatric anesthesia societies have endorsed a change in the traditional nil per os (NPO) cutoff of clear fluids (CF) from 2 hours to 1 hour. These recommendations were compiled from large-scale outcomes, gastric ultrasound, and quality improvement studies. […]

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Uncategorized Published - 21 March, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Substance-Use Disorders in Critically Ill Patients: A Narrative Review

Authors: Piland, Rebecca MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(3):p 604-615, March 2025. Abstract Substance-use disorders (SUDs) represent a major public health concern. The increased prevalence of SUDs within the general population has led to more patients with SUD being admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) for an SUD-related condition or with SUD as a relevant […]

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