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Anesthesiology Published - 5 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Comparative Efficacy of Adductor Canal Block in Total Knee Arthroplasty

Authors: Topalidou X et al. A & A Practice. 20(1):e02104, January 2026. 10.1213/XAA.0000000000002104 SummaryThis systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the comparative efficacy of adductor canal block (ACB) in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty, focusing on whether ACB alone or in combination with local infiltration analgesia improves postoperative outcomes compared with local infiltration analgesia alone. Given […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 5 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
The Current State of Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology Staffing in the United States

Authors: Deutsch N et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia. 142(2):232–244, February 2026. 10.1213/ANE.0000000000007440 SummaryThis national workforce study evaluated the current state of pediatric cardiac anesthesiology staffing in the United States at a time of rising demand driven by a growing congenital heart disease population. A joint task force from the Pediatric Anesthesia Leadership Council and the […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 5 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Effect of intravenous dexamethasone on duration of analgesia following popliteal nerve block in pediatric ankle surgery

Authors: Reysner T et al. Journal of Clinical Anesthesia. 2025. SummaryThis randomized, triple-blinded clinical trial evaluated whether intravenous dexamethasone prolongs analgesia following single-shot popliteal nerve block in pediatric patients undergoing foot or ankle surgery. Postoperative pain control in this population is often limited by the short duration of peripheral nerve blocks, and evidence supporting systemic […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 5 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Multimodal Analgesia and Enhanced Recovery Outcomes in Cardiac Surgical Patients

Authors: Kleiman A M et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia. 142(2):220–230, February 2026. 10.1213/ANE.0000000000007612 SummaryThis large retrospective cohort study evaluated the association between multimodal analgesia use and enhanced recovery outcomes in adult patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery. Using data from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons database between 2020 and 2023, the authors examined outcomes in patients […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 5 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesia billing and collections

Anesthesia reimbursement continues to tighten nationwide, and many groups underestimate how much revenue is lost through modifier errors and underpaid claims. This is exactly where a physician-led anesthesia billing company makes the biggest difference.  Anesthesia Experts is the best at collecting the maximum reimbursement for your group.

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