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Uncategorized Published - 9 January, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Discover The Best Anesthesiologist Opportunity in New Mexico

If you’re an anesthesiologist searching for a balanced lifestyle and rewarding work, you’ll want to check out this opportunity. Our all-anesthesiologist group is seeking a dedicated team member to join our collaborative practice. Position Highlights: Zero Call for 3 Weeks: Enjoy three weeks of no call duty, followed by one week of call. Even during […]

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Uncategorized Published - 9 January, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Join Our New CRNA Team in 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. Position Highlights: Case Mix: Bread-and-butter cases – no heads, hearts, […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 January, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Effect of Clonidine on Duration of High-Volume, Low-Concentration Caudal Epidurals

Authors: Heine C, Rovner M, Irick W, et al. Cureus 16(12): e75151. December 2024 Abstract Introduction: Caudal blocks are a common pediatric regional anesthesia technique used to alleviate intra- and postoperative pain following circumcision. The addition of the alpha-2 agonist clonidine has been shown to increase the duration of the block. Another method for prolonging […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 January, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Amino Acid Infusion for Kidney Protection in Cardiac Surgery Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease

Authors: Redaelli, Martina Baiardo M.D. et al Anesthesiology December 19, 2024. Background: In the PROTECTION trial, intravenous amino acids (AA) decreased the occurrence of acute kidney injury (AKI) in cardiac surgery patients with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Recruitment of renal functional reserve may be responsible for such protection. However, patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 January, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Evaluation of the Adequacy of Using the Supraglottic Airway Device (i-gel®) in Cases With Epiglottic Masses

Authors: Matsumoto T, Iwamoto T, Nakajima Y, et al. Cureus 16(11): e74734. doi:10.7759/cureus.74734 November 2024 Abstract Background: Epiglottic masses are often asymptomatic, making them difficult to detect during preoperative examinations. Consequently, anesthesiologists may face ventilation difficulties with no apparent cause. Epiglottic masses can sometimes obstruct laryngoscope insertion into the epiglottic vallecula, complicating general anesthesia induction. […]

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