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Anesthesiology Published - 31 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Medtronic to distribute Merit Medical’s low back pain treatment

Author: Elise Reuter Medtechdive Dive Brief: Medtronic said Tuesday that it has struck a distribution agreement for a back pain treatment made by Merit Medical. The agreement is focused on a basivertebral nerve ablation system to target chronic vertebrogenic lower back pain, a type of low back pain caused by damage to the vertebral endplates. Medtronic plans […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 30 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesia delays, equipment gaps disrupt OR teamwork: Study

Author: Cameron Cortigiano Becker’s ASC Review Organizational issues such as missing equipment, heavy workloads and anesthesia-related delays were among factors surgeons said negatively affect relationships with anesthesiologists, according to a recent study published in Cureus. Differences between surgeons’ and anesthesiologists’ clinical priorities, organizational hurdles and hierarchical dynamics can often lead to relational challenges between physicians. The cross-sectional […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 30 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Efficacy and Safety of Remimazolam Tosylate versus Propofol for Sedation of Postoperative Mechanically Ventilated Patients in Intensive Care Units

Authors: Guan X et al. Anesthesiology, March 19, 2026, 10.1097/ALN.0000000000006047 Summary This multicenter, randomized, phase 3 non-inferiority trial compared remimazolam tosylate—a short-acting benzodiazepine—to propofol for sedation of postoperative mechanically ventilated ICU patients. The study enrolled 211 patients, almost all postoperative, requiring at least 6 hours of sedation with a target RASS of -2 to +1. […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 30 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Effect of Paroxetine or Escitalopram Co-administered with Oxycodone vs Oxycodone Alone on Ventilation During Hypercapnia

Authors: Florian J et al. Anesthesiology, March 2026, 10.1097/ALN.0000000000006043 Summary This randomized, double-blind, 3-period crossover trial looked at whether chronic SSRI therapy changes ventilatory response to hypercapnia, either by itself or when combined with oxycodone. Healthy volunteers received paroxetine, escitalopram, and placebo in separate treatment periods, with oxycodone 10 mg added on study days 6, […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 30 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
3 studies scaring anesthesiologists

Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review From the persistence of opioid dependency in patients post-procedure to workforce strain and decline, there are a number of trends putting increased pressure on anesthesiologists and their teams. Here are three recent studies scaring anesthesiologists: 1. A growing number of patients undergoing major surgery are receiving medication for opioid use […]

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