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Uncategorized Published - 7 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 - 6 January, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Impact of a personalized intervention on preoperative anxiety and determination of the minimal clinically important difference in anxiety levels

Authors: Salzmann, Stefan PhD; et al  Anesthesiology December 26, 2024. Background: Preoperative anxiety is common and most patients experiencing preoperative anxiety would welcome support to cope with their anxiety. Studies examining the effectiveness of information to reduce anxiety have been inconsistent. In addition, it is unclear whether results reported to be statistically significant are also […]

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Uncategorized Published - 6 January, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Bioequivalence and Pharmacokinetics of Intravenous Calcium during Cesarean Delivery

Authors: Ansari, Jessica R. M.D., M.S. et al Anesthesiology 142(1):p 121-131, January 2025. Background: Few studies have assessed the dose ratio of calcium gluconate to calcium chloride or defined the time course of change in serum ionized calcium concentration after intravenous injection. Methods: In a bioequivalence (dose ratio) trial, parturients undergoing cesarean delivery were randomly assigned […]

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Uncategorized Published - 6 January, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Protamine Dosing for Heparin Reversal after Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Authors: Jain, Pankaj M.D. et al Anesthesiology 142(1):p 98-106, January 2025. Background: Drug shortages are a frequent challenge in current clinical practice. Certain drugs (e.g., protamine) lack alternatives, and inadequate supplies can limit access to services. Conventional protamine dosing uses heparin ratio-based calculations for heparin reversal after cardiopulmonary bypass and may result in excess protamine utilization […]

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Uncategorized Published - 6 January, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Impaired Physicians – Health Problems Aren’t Just for Patients

Authors: Deutch, Zachary MD, FASA; Fitzsimons, Michael G. MD ASA Monitor 89(1):p 1,5-6, January 2025. | This month’s “Ask the Expert” column addresses a difficult topic, that of physicians dealing with medical and/or psychiatric problems that hinder their ability to practice. With the shrinking of the anesthesiology workforce, and growing demands placed on those who remain, the […]

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