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Anesthesiology Published - 28 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
When Safety Barriers Fail: Paracetamol-Induced Anaphylaxis Under General Anesthesia Despite Multiple Allergy Warnings

Authors: Sakai N, Michino T, Kamiya Y Cureus 18(7): e112365. doi:10.7759/cureus.112365 Abstract Intravenous paracetamol-induced anaphylaxis is uncommon but can be life-threatening during general anesthesia. The principal lesson of this case, however, was not the allergic reaction itself but the failure of multiple perioperative safety barriers that allowed the administration of a suspected allergen. We report […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 28 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Analgesic Efficacy of Bilateral Superficial Cervical Plexus Block Using Levobupivacaine vs Ropivacaine for Thyroid Surgery Under General Anesthesia

Authors: Velayutham V, Subramaniam R, Udayakumar R, et al. Cureus 18(7): e112386. doi:10.7759/cureus.112386 Background Thyroidectomy is commonly associated with moderate postoperative pain, which may delay recovery and discharge. Bilateral superficial cervical plexus block (BSCPB) is an established component of multimodal analgesia for thyroid surgery. Levobupivacaine and ropivacaine are long-acting aminoamide local anesthetics with improved safety […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 28 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Effect of Intravenous Clonidine Premedication on the Attenuation of Hemodynamic Stress Response in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

Author: Thangasamy E, J S Cureus 18(7): e112396. doi:10.7759/cureus.112396 Background Creation of pneumoperitoneum during laparoscopic surgery produces significant hemodynamic changes due to increased intra-abdominal pressure and sympathetic stimulation. Various pharmacological agents have been used to attenuate this stress response. Clonidine, an α2-adrenergic agonist, has sympatholytic properties that may provide hemodynamic stability during surgery. Aim This […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 28 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
How 1 million active US physicians break down across 52 specialties

Author: Cameron Cortigiano Becker’s ASC Review There are more practicing internal medicine physicians in the U.S. than any other specialty, with nearly 129,000 physicians, according to data from the Association of American Medical Colleges. In total, there are 1,032,365 active physicians in the U.S. across all specialties, according to 2024 data from the organization, the latest available. Family […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 28 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Efficacy of Liposomal Bupivacaine in Regional Nerve Blocks for the Below-Knee Amputation

Authors: Mandalapu S, Miner N, Somenhalli A, et al. Cureus 18(7): e112613. doi:10.7759/cureus.112613 Abstract Introduction: Below-knee amputation (BKA) patients often struggle with postoperative pain as well as phantom limb pain. As excessive postoperative opioid use increases the risk of dependence, hyperalgesia, and decreased quality of life, regional nerve blocks using liposomal bupivacaine (LB) offer the […]

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