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Uncategorized Published - 7 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 - 7 November, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Sublingual Hematoma: A Rare Anesthetic Complication

Authors: Adam Warrick, M.D. et al  Anesthesiology November 2024, Vol. 141, 969–970. These images demonstrate sublingual hematoma progression in a patient presenting for repeat laparoscopy after cholecystectomy complicated by incomplete hemostasis (fig.1, A to C, arrows). On postoperative day one, the patient reported frenulum tenderness, purpura, and an expanding mass beneath her tongue (fig.1A). Otolaryngology evaluation was […]

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Uncategorized Published - 7 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 - 7 November, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Unpacking Tennessee’s anesthesia provider shortage and its future

Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Lawmakers in Tennessee recently revived a bill that would allow certified anesthesiologist assistants to practice in the state in an effort to address the ongoing anesthesia provider shortage. The bill would allow CAAs to practice in the state, where they currently need additional state approval. There are currently 21 states that […]

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Uncategorized Published - 6 November, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Pyxis Proximity Improves Narcotic Waste Compliance Among Anesthesia Personnel

Authors: Parikh S, Scorsese G, Romeiser J, et al. Cureus 16(8): e66800. August 2024 Introduction Controlled substance waste processes in perioperative areas can be cumbersome. Streamlining this process is a critical component of improving operating room efficiency. At our institution, unused controlled substances require a two-person waste prior to disposal. We hypothesized that access to […]

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