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Anesthesiology Published - 16 December, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Reversal of neuromuscular blockade with sugammadex based on the residual amount of rocuronium in the body using pharmacokinetic simulation

Authors: Morita T et al. European Journal of Anaesthesiology 42(12):1094–1101, December 2025. DOI: 10.1097/EJA.0000000000002286 SummaryThis single-centre observational study from Osaka University Hospital evaluated whether sugammadex dosing could be optimized by calculating the residual amount of rocuronium in each patient using pharmacokinetic simulation. Patients without cardiac, hepatic, renal, or neuromuscular disease underwent elective surgery and received […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 16 December, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
BEST Independent CRNA Opportunity – Savannah, TN just increased salary $15,000

Hardin Medical Center (122 beds) is offering a rare CRNA-only practice where you can enjoy full autonomy and an exceptional lifestyle. • Schedule: 2 weeks on / 1 week off (17 weeks off each year)• Model: Independent CRNA practice – no anesthesiologist supervision• Case Mix: General surgery, orthopedics, endoscopy, OB/GYN (including epidurals & C-sections)• No […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 15 December, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Association of Intraoperative Occult Hypoxemia With 30-Day and 1-Year Mortality

Authors: Stannard B et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia 141(6):1203–1210, December 2025. SummaryThis single-center retrospective cohort study evaluated 25,234 adult surgical patients with at least one intraoperative arterial blood gas obtained between 2008 and 2019. The investigators examined whether intraoperative occult hypoxemia—defined as SaO2 <88% despite SpO2 >92%—was associated with postoperative mortality. Among more than 62,000 […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 15 December, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Judge OKs proposed class-action lawsuit against US Anesthesia Partners

Author: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review A federal judge for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas denied U.S. Anesthesia Partners’ motion to dismiss an antitrust class action.. The lawsuit, which will now proceed to discovery, was brought on behalf of a proposed class of patients and alleges USAP engaged in an acquisition and […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 15 December, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
An Emerging Paradigm for Safer and Faster Recovery

Authors: Nasr E, et al. Cureus 17(10): e95726. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.95726 SummaryThis narrative review examines opioid-free and opioid-sparing anesthesia strategies—centered on dexmedetomidine, lidocaine, esketamine, multimodal non-opioid analgesics, and regional blocks—within ERAS frameworks. Across varied surgeries (including ambulatory and pediatric settings), consistent benefits are reduced postoperative nausea and vomiting, quicker return of bowel function, and lower rescue-opioid […]

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