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Uncategorized Published - 20 November, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Preprocedure Care of Patients on Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists: A Multisociety Clinical Practice Guidance

Authors: Girish P. Joshi, M.B.B.S., M.D. et al  Anesthesiology December 2024, Vol. 141, 1208–1209. To the Editor: There is an exponential increase in the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) in recent years due to their numerous clinical benefits.  However, GLP-1RAs delay gastric emptying with recent reports of aspiration of gastric contents during sedation and general […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 November, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
GABAergic neurons in the central amygdala promote emergence from isoflurane anesthesia in mice

Authors: Jin-Sheng Zhang, M.S. et al  Anesthesiology October 2024. Background Recent evidence indicates that general anesthesia and sleep-wake behavior share some overlapping neural substrates. GABAergic neurons in the central amygdala (CeA) have a high firing rate during wakefulness and play a role in regulating arousal-related behaviors. The objective of this study is to investigate whether […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 November, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
The effect of intraoperative midazolam on postoperative delirium in older surgical patients

Authors: Hao Li, M.D., Ph.D. et al  Anesthesiology October 2024. Background Midazolam is a short-acting benzodiazepine frequently used in the perioperative setting. This study aimed to investigate the potential impact of intraoperative midazolam on postoperative delirium (POD) in older patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery. Methods This study included patients aged ≥ 65 years who received general […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 November, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Chewing gum to treat postoperative nausea and vomiting in female patients

Authors: Jai N. Darvall, Ph.D., F.A.N.Z.C.A. et al  Anesthesiology October 2024. Background Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is common after general anesthesia, with consequences for patient outcomes, satisfaction with care and healthcare costs. Our aim was to compare a new treatment, chewing gum, with a widely-used intravenous agent, ondansetron, to treat PONV in female patients […]

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Uncategorized Published - 19 November, 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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