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Uncategorized Published - 15 October, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Polygenic Score for the Prediction of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting

Authors: Nicholas J. Douville, MD, PhD et al  Anesthesiology September 2024. Background Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a key driver of unplanned admission and patient satisfaction following surgery. Because traditional risk factors do not completely explain variability in risk, we hypothesize that genetics may contribute to the overall risk for this complication. The objective […]

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Uncategorized Published - 15 October, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Association between Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists and Aspiration Pneumonia during Endoscopic Procedures

Authors: Chun-Yu Peng, M.D. et al  Anesthesiology November 2024, Vol. 141, 1009–1012. To the Editor: Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are approved for type 2 diabetes mellitus and weight loss. However, concerns have emerged regarding their potential to increase the risk of perioperative regurgitation and aspiration pneumonitis, despite standard fasting protocols.  The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA; […]

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Uncategorized Published - 15 October, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesiologists to CMS: ‘We want to be valued’

Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesiology faces numerous pressure points, including provider shortages and decreasing reimbursements. And, as private payers typically look to Medicare to determine their reimbursement rates, some look to CMS to change the course of consistent rate declines. Here is what four anesthesiologists told Becker’s they would like to see from CMS:  Editor’s […]

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Uncategorized Published - 15 October, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Ex Utero Intrapartum Intubation for Giant Fetal Neck Mass

Authors: Mengyun Zhao, M.D. et al Anesthesiology September 2024. Giant fetal neck masses are congenital anomalies that pose significant perinatal risks, including mortality, hypoxia, and anoxic brain damage due to difficulties in promptly establishing neonatal airway.  The ex utero intrapartum treatment (EXIT) procedure enables airway management while maintaining utero-placental circulation after partial delivery of the fetus via cesarean delivery.  […]

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Uncategorized Published - 15 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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