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Anesthesiology Published - 11 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
The anesthesia workforce cliff nobody’s planning for

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review The anesthesia workforce shortage is not new news to ASCs and physicians – the projected shortage of anesthesiologists by 2036 will hit 6,300, and by 2033, the U.S. is projected to face a shortage of about 12,500 CRNAs, nearly 22% of the current workforce. Sean Gipson started worrying about anesthesia staffing years before most […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 11 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesiologist Opportunity in Carlsbad, New Mexico: $550,000, Eight Weeks of Vacation, and Up to $300,000 in Student-Loan Repayment

Anesthesia Experts and Carlsbad Anesthesia Services, LLC are seeking a full-time anesthesiologist to join our established anesthesia team at Carlsbad Medical Center in Carlsbad, New Mexico. This is an exceptional opportunity for an anesthesiologist seeking excellent compensation, a predictable schedule, manageable cases, and a true work-life balance. Because Carlsbad is located in a New Mexico […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 10 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Conditioned Pain Modulation and Pleasant Pain Relief as Complementary Processes Reflecting Individual Differences in Pain Coping

Author: Matthieu Vincenot et al  European Journal of Pain August 2026 Background Pain perception is the result of different modulatory mechanisms. Inhibition, via descending brainstem mechanisms, is key to pain reduction and is typically elicited by the cold pressor test (CPT). Recently, a compensatory hedonic response has been observed after CPT interruption, thought to facilitate […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 10 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Drug-laced vaping—implications and emerging perioperative challenges for the anesthesiologist

Authors: Christine S. W. Wong MBBChir et al Canadian Journal of Anesthesia Purpose Drug-laced vaping (DLV) involves vaping devices used to inhale non-nicotine psychoactive substances (e.g., cannabinoids, stimulants, opioids, benzodiazepines [BZDs]), sometimes without the user’s awareness. Because exposure is often undisclosed and may not be detected by routine toxicology screening, DLV poses a hidden perioperative […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 10 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Pulmonary Embolism Complicating an Extended Postanesthesia Care Unit Stay

Authors: Suliman M, Amara U E, Nashrah U, et al. Cureus 18(8): e115203. doi:10.7759/cureus.115203 Abstract Extended postanesthesia care unit (PACU) stays, often required when high-dependency beds are unavailable, are generally safe but not free of complications. We report a 39-year-old man who underwent emergency laparotomy for a bleeding duodenal tumor with transfusion and vasopressor support, […]

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