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Anesthesiology Published - 2 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
First-Attempt Intubation Success Rate Using the C-MAC Videolaryngoscope Versus Direct Laryngoscopy Among Anaesthesiology Residents Performing Rapid Sequence Induction

Authors: Lava Kumar P et al. Journal: Cureus, Volume 18, Issue 1, Article e102723 Summary This randomized controlled trial compared first-attempt intubation success using the C-MAC videolaryngoscope versus Macintosh direct laryngoscopy when rapid sequence induction was performed by novice anesthesiology residents. The study focused on patients with normal airways undergoing elective or emergency procedures requiring […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 2 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Assessing the Role of Intrathecal Catheters in Preventing Post-dural Puncture Headaches:

Authors: Chopra I et al. Journal: Cureus, Volume 17, Issue 12, Article e100456 SummaryThis systematic review evaluates whether placement of an intrathecal catheter (ITC) following accidental dural puncture (ADP) reduces the incidence of post-dural puncture headache (PDPH). PDPH remains a frequent and morbid complication of neuraxial anesthesia, particularly in young and obstetric patients, with reported […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 2 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Airway Management During Laparoscopic Surgery in a Patient With Saber Sheath Trachea

Authors: Saito H et al. Journal: Cureus, Volume 18, Issue 1, Article e102611 SummaryThis case report describes airway management for prolonged robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery in a 78-year-old man with saber-sheath trachea, an anatomic deformity associated with COPD that combines elements of fixed tracheal stenosis and dynamic tracheomalacia. The major anesthetic concern was the risk of […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 2 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Risk factors for a central-to-peripheral arterial blood pressure gradient in adults

Authors: Chala H et al. Source: Canadian Journal of Anesthesia. Published January 13, 2026. Summary:This systematic review examined risk factors associated with a central-to-peripheral arterial blood pressure gradient (CPAPG) in adults, a phenomenon in which radial arterial pressures underestimate central arterial pressure. Such gradients can meaningfully distort hemodynamic interpretation and lead to inappropriate clinical decisions […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 2 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
ACA enrollment backslides to 23M in 2026

Author: Rebecca Pifer Parduhn Healthcare Dive Dive Brief: Almost 23 million Americans signed up for health insurance coverage on the Affordable Care Act exchanges this year, the CMS said on Wednesday. That’s down 5% from last year’s record high, but not the nosedive some market watchers predicted given steep premium increases for ACA plans. Some […]

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