Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology Published - 13 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Modulation of Pain Sensitivity by the Locus Coeruleus–Paraventricular Thalamic Nucleus–Anterior Cingulate Cortex Pathway in Mice

Authors: Kuai S et al. Anesthesiology 144(4):943–964, April 2026 Summary:This study investigates how higher brain circuits regulate pain, focusing on a specific pathway connecting the locus coeruleus (LC), paraventricular thalamic nucleus (PVA), and anterior cingulate cortex (ACC). While the LC is known to modulate pain through noradrenergic signaling, the exact organization of its downstream pathways […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 12 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Potential Mitochondrial Pharmacogenetic Susceptibility to Severe Neurologic Events after General Anesthesia

Authors: Yanez Hinojosa C I et al. Anesthesiology, February 18, 2026. Potential Mitochondrial Pharmacogenetic Susceptibility to Severe Neurologic Events after General Anesthesia: Report from the Chilean Ministry of Health. This report describes a cluster of severe neurologic complications that occurred after general anesthesia in previously healthy patients in Chile. The cases prompted a national investigation […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 12 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Overdose propofol emulsion induces PANoptosis in human peripheral neutrophils in an ex vivo model

Authors: Lin M-C et al. Anesthesiology, February 12, 2026. Overdose propofol emulsion induces PANoptosis in human peripheral neutrophils in an ex vivo model. This experimental study investigated the cellular mechanisms underlying propofol infusion syndrome (PRIS), focusing on how high doses of propofol emulsion affect human neutrophils. Propofol is widely used for anesthesia and sedation, but […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 12 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Strengthening the Evidence on Intraoperative Occult Hypoxemia

Authors: Wang W et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, 2026. Strengthening the Evidence on Intraoperative Occult Hypoxemia. This letter to the editor discusses methodological considerations related to a recent study examining intraoperative occult hypoxemia and its association with postoperative mortality. Occult hypoxemia refers to a condition in which arterial oxygen saturation measured by pulse oximetry appears […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 12 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Interpreting Length-of-Stay Benefits of Intrathecal Morphine in Modern Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Pathways

Authors: Wang L et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, 2026. Interpreting Length-of-Stay Benefits of Intrathecal Morphine in Modern Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Pathways. This letter to the editor discusses the interpretation of a randomized controlled trial evaluating the effect of intrathecal morphine (ITM) on hospital length of stay after joint arthroplasty within enhanced recovery after surgery […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 12 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Analytical Concerns Regarding the Association Between Neuromuscular Blockade and Its Reversal With Postoperative Delirium in Older Patients

Authors: Wang Y et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, 2026. Analytical Concerns Regarding the Association Between Neuromuscular Blockade and Its Reversal With Postoperative Delirium in Older Patients. This letter to the editor discusses methodological concerns related to a recently published study examining the relationship between neuromuscular blockade (NMB), its pharmacologic reversal, and postoperative delirium (POD) in […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 12 March, 2026    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 - 12 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Returning to Anesthesia After Burnout, Pain Management, ICU med or administrative job? We Built a Path Back

Burnout or time away in pain, ICU, or administration doesn’t erase your anesthesia training—it just requires a structured path back. For many physicians, it simply means you stepped away to regroup. We work with anesthesiologists every day who want to return to clinical anesthesia after time away in: administration or leadership roles pain medicine critical […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 11 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Are Your Anesthesia Collections Down? Here’s the Question Every Group Should Be Asking

Across the country, anesthesia groups are seeing something troubling: their collections are slowly slipping. Many groups assume the cause is lower reimbursement, payer cuts, or changes in case mix. While those factors certainly play a role, the most common reason anesthesia collections decline is far simpler — ineffective billing and collection management. Anesthesia billing is […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 11 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Which anesthesiologists get paid the most?

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesiologists earn an average base salary of $499,526, with 42% reporting bonuses averaging $24,976 and 29% reporting other income averaging $20,612, according to data from salary transparency website Marit Health. Compensation varies widely by practice setting and pay structure. Non-academic anesthesiologists report higher average base pay than their academic counterparts, and self-employed […]

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