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Anesthesiology Published - 16 October, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Cardiac Biomarkers and Risk Stratification in Liver Transplantation for Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure

Authors: Kwon, Hye-Mee et al. Anesthesiology, September 10, 2025. DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005747 This study examined the role of cardiac dysfunction in predicting outcomes following liver transplantation (LT) in patients with acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF). Cardiovascular complications remain a leading cause of post-transplant mortality in this population, yet existing risk models primarily assess circulatory failure through hemodynamic […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 16 October, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
10 numbers making ASCs nervous

This is important since so many of us work in an ASC. Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC review From ballooning staffing budgets to physician burnout, here are 10 statistics weighing heavily on ASC leaders: 1. Nearly half (49%) of ASCs not using an electronic health record cite cost as the main barrier. Of those still […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 16 October, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Transfusion of Amustaline/Glutathione Pathogen-Reduced Red Blood Cells in Cardiac Surgery – A Randomized Phase III Clinical Trial

Authors: Sekela, Michael E. et al. Anesthesiology, August 12, 2025. DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005716 This multicenter phase III clinical trial, known as the Red Cell Pathogen Inactivation (ReCePI) study, evaluated the safety and efficacy of amustaline/glutathione pathogen-reduced red blood cells compared with conventional red cells for transfusion support in high-risk cardiac and thoracic-aortic surgery patients. The study […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 16 October, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Intraoperative Ketamine for Acute Postsurgical Pain after Breast Cancer Surgery

Authors: Wilson, Jenna M. et al. Anesthesiology, July 14, 2025. DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005649 This prospective, randomized, double-blind trial examined whether intraoperative ketamine administration reduces postoperative pain after breast surgery and whether patient-specific pain sensitivity influences its effectiveness. Ketamine, an NMDA receptor antagonist, inhibits central sensitization—a key driver of persistent postoperative pain—but clinical results have been inconsistent, […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 16 October, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Best Anesthesiologist Opportunity in New Mexico

If you’re an anesthesiologist searching for a balanced lifestyle and rewarding work, you’ll want to check out this opportunity. Our all-anesthesiologist group is seeking a dedicated team member to join our collaborative practice. Position Highlights: Zero Call for 3 Weeks: Enjoy three weeks of no call duty, followed by one week of call. Even during […]

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