Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology Published - 11 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Comparing Modified Peer-Assisted and Traditional Instructor-Led Approaches in Defibrillation Training

Authors: Wei B et al. Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, February 11, 2026. Comparing Modified Peer-Assisted and Traditional Instructor-Led Approaches in Defibrillation Training. This randomized controlled study evaluated whether a modified peer-assisted teaching approach could improve defibrillation training compared with the traditional instructor-led method used in basic life support (BLS) education for surgical residents. […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 11 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
The Promising Role of Pediatric Pharmacokinetic Simulations in Informing Opioid Dosing Decisions

Authors: Gheshlaghi N et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia 142(2):280-283, February 2026. This article discusses how pharmacokinetic model-based simulations may help guide opioid dosing decisions in pediatric patients, particularly when genetic differences influence drug metabolism and transport. Despite advances in pediatric analgesia, pain control remains inadequate for many children, with approximately one in four hospitalized pediatric […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 11 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Comparison of Phonomyography Prototype With Train-of-Four Watch SX for Neuromuscular Monitoring

Authors: Dong Y et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia 142(2):264-273, February 2026. This prospective observational study evaluated a new phonomyography (PMG) prototype device for quantitative neuromuscular monitoring and compared it with the widely used acceleromyography device, the Train-of-Four Watch SX (TOF-Watch SX). Quantitative neuromuscular monitoring is increasingly recommended to reduce the risk of residual neuromuscular blockade […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 11 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 - 11 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 - 10 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
5 forces shaping anesthesia in 2026

Author: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC review Anesthesia coverage is no longer just a staffing issue; it is central to surgical growth, ASC stability and financial sustainability. Rising procedural demand, persistent workforce shortages, flat reimbursement and shifting clinician expectations are reshaping how hospitals and ASCs secure anesthesia services. For many operators, the difference between expansion and stalled […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 10 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Impact of Preoperative Functional Capacity on Postoperative Mortality and Morbidity

Authors: Valadkhani A et al. Anesthesiology 144(3):525-534, March 2026. Impact of Preoperative Functional Capacity on Postoperative Mortality and Morbidity: A Prospective Cohort Study. This prospective cohort study evaluated whether self-reported functional capacity, measured using metabolic equivalents of task (MET), predicts postoperative mortality and morbidity in patients undergoing elective noncardiac surgery. Functional capacity has long been […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 10 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Enhancing anterior shoulder analgesia with a modified PECS II block during shoulder arthroscopy under regional anesthesia alone

• Standard shoulder regional anesthesia (interscalene + superficial cervical plexus blocks) may not adequately anesthetize the anterior shoulder.• Sensory branches from the intercostobrachial and pectoral nerves may contribute to anterior shoulder pain.• A modified PECS II block targeting the second and third intercostal spaces was evaluated as an adjunct technique.• Intraoperative anterior shoulder pain occurred […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 10 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Perioperative Care for Pediatric Patients Undergoing Lung Surgery

Authors: Wauters R P et al. Pediatric Anesthesia, February 11, 2026. Perioperative Care for Pediatric Patients Undergoing Lung Surgery: Retrospective Single Center Review. This retrospective study examined perioperative anesthetic care and outcomes in children undergoing lung surgery at a tertiary pediatric center. Major pulmonary procedures in pediatric patients are relatively uncommon and are typically concentrated […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 10 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Amazon launches suite of healthcare AI agents

Author: Emily Olsen Healthcare Dive Amazon Connect Health can help patients schedule appointments as well as assist providers by creating summaries of patients’ medical histories, documenting care and generating medical codes. Dive Brief: Amazon Web Services rolled out a suite of agentic artificial intelligence tools Thursday that aim to handle a range of healthcare tasks, […]

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