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Uncategorized Published - 19 November, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
A Great Anesthesiologist Opportunity in Gadsden AL

We are seeking a dedicated anesthesia care team to join our new anesthesia care team contract at Riverview Regional Medical Center.  Gadsden is a town of over 100,000 people that is located 1 hour from Birmingham AL and 2 hours from Atlanta GA. Position Highlights: Anesthesiologist call is 1:3 Competitive salary of $500,000 plus benefits. […]

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Uncategorized Published - 19 November, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Ultrasound guided transcutaneous phrenic nerve stimulation in critically ill patients: a new method to evaluate diaphragmatic function

Authors: Mathieu Capdevila, M.D., Ph.D. et al  Anesthesiology October 2024. d Background Diaphragm dysfunction is common in intensive care unit and associated with weaning failure and mortality. Diagnosis gold standard is the transdiaphragmatic or tracheal pressure induced by magnetic phrenic nerve stimulation. However, the equipment is not commonly available and requires specific technical skills. We […]

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Uncategorized Published - 19 November, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Restrictive versus Decision Support Guided Fluid Therapy during Major Hepatic Resection Surgery

Authors: Sean Coeckelenbergh, M.D., Ph.D. et al  Anesthesiology November 2024, Vol. 141, 881–890. Background Fluid therapy during major hepatic resection aims at minimizing fluids during the dissection phase to reduce central venous pressure, retrograde liver blood flow, and venous bleeding. This strategy, however, may lead to hyperlactatemia. The Acumen assisted fluid management system uses novel decision […]

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Uncategorized Published - 19 November, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Cannabis Use and Inhalational Anesthesia Administration in Older Adults

Authors: Ruba Sajdeya, M.D., Ph.D. et al  Anesthesiology November 2024, Vol. 141, 870–880. Background Cannabis use is associated with higher intravenous anesthetic administration. Similar data regarding inhalational anesthetics are limited. With rising cannabis use prevalence, understanding any potential relationship with inhalational anesthetic dosing is crucial. Average intraoperative isoflurane or sevoflurane minimum alveolar concentration equivalents between older […]

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Uncategorized Published - 19 November, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Correction of Trauma-induced Coagulopathy by Goal-directed Therapy

Authors: Charlotte Lindsay, M.Sc. et al  Anesthesiology November 2024, Vol. 141, 904–912. Background Trauma hemorrhage induces a coagulopathy with a high associated mortality rate. The Implementing Treatment Algorithms for the Correction of Trauma Induced Coagulopathy (ITACTIC) randomized trial tested two goal-directed treatment algorithms for coagulation management: one guided by conventional coagulation tests and one by viscoelastic […]

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