Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology Published - 25 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
CIPEPOFOL – A “NEW PROPOFOL” FROM CHINA

Author: Richard Novak MD The Anesthesia Consultant The introduction of propofol was one of the most important discoveries in the history of anesthesia. On May 29, 2026, the United States Food and Drug Administration approved cipepofol (Cypsedo®) for the induction of general anesthesia in adults undergoing surgery. Cipepofol is an analog of propofol, with several significant advantages. […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 25 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Comparison of Discharge Readiness in Pediatric Patients: Oral Versus Intranasal Preoperative Midazolam Administration

Authors: Mohammad Naem et al Pediatric Anesthesia July 2026 Background Midazolam is commonly administered orally or intranasally to reduce preoperative anxiety in children undergoing tympanostomy. Prior studies suggest differences in recovery exist between the two routes, but their impact on post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) length of stay remains unclear. Methods We conducted a retrospective chart […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 25 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesiologist Opportunity in Carlsbad, New Mexico: $550,000, Eight Weeks of Vacation, and Up to $300,000 in Student-Loan Repayment

Anesthesia Experts and Carlsbad Anesthesia Services, LLC are seeking a full-time anesthesiologist to join our established anesthesia team at Carlsbad Medical Center in Carlsbad, New Mexico. This is an exceptional opportunity for an anesthesiologist seeking excellent compensation, a predictable schedule, manageable cases, and a true work-life balance. Because Carlsbad is located in a New Mexico […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 24 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
5 new bills altering the anesthesia landscape in 90 days

Author: Cameron Cortigiano Becker’s ASC Review Both state and federal lawmakers have passed five anesthesia-related bills in the last three months, a pace that signals anesthesia policy is no longer a slow-moving regulatory backwater. The common thread is that lawmakers are simultaneously expanding who can administer anesthesia, with more states dropping CRNA supervision requirements and rural […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 24 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Incidence, Predictors, and Outcomes of Early Postoperative Dysnatremia After Pediatric Neurosurgery

Authors: Amruta Nirale et al Pediatric Anesthesia July 2026 Background Sodium abnormalities are frequent in the neuro intensive care unit (ICU) settings. Dysnatremia can also manifest in the perioperative period in neurosurgical patients and can lead to adverse consequences. The burden of dysnatremia following elective pediatric neurosurgery is unclear. Hence, we aimed to assess the […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 24 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Neuromuscular Monitoring of Rocuronium 0.6 mg/kg in Children Aged 3–24 Months With Electromyography and Acceleromyography

Authors: Sarah Sofie Wadland et al Pediatric Anesthesia May 2026 Background Objective neuromuscular monitoring is essential to prevent residual neuromuscular block in patients receiving neuromuscular blocking agents. However, the small size of pediatric hands and the lack of appropriately sized neuromuscular equipment have made quantitative neuromuscular monitoring at the ulnar nerve (UN) difficult. In such […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 24 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
IV Ketamine Yields Short-Term Analgesia for CRPS

Author: Kwamesha Joseph | Clinical Pain Advisor September 4, 2026 Intravenous ketamine provides meaningful short-term pain relief for patients with complex regional pain syndrome, though reliable predictors of treatment success remain unvalidated. Intravenous (IV) ketamine may provide clinically meaningful short-term analgesia in complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), but predictors of success are only suggestive, according […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 24 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Pharmacokinetics of Intravenous Melatonin in Preschool-Aged Pediatric Surgical Patients

Authors: Anne Louise de Barros Garioud et al Pediatric Anesthesia June 2026 Background Melatonin may have several beneficial clinical effects in the perioperative setting. In children, it has been studied for preoperative anxiety, postoperative pain, and emergence delirium. Melatonin’s pharmacokinetic profile is well-known in adults, but data in young children are sparse. We aimed to […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 24 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
CRNA Opportunity in Savannah TN 26 weeks off

Anesthesia Experts is recruiting a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist for a private anesthesia practice in Savannah TN. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CRNA seeking a highly desirable schedule, excellent compensation, and the ability to practice independently as part of a three-CRNA anesthesia team. Position Highlights • Excellent salary • Malpractice insurance provided, […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 23 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Effect of Thermal Softening of Endotracheal Tubes on Perioperative Respiratory Adverse Events in Children Undergoing Adenotonsillectomy

Authors: Mustafa Dikici et al Pediatric Anesthesia September 2026 Background Perioperative respiratory adverse events (PRAEs) are a major source of morbidity in children undergoing adenotonsillectomy (AT). Thermal softening of polyvinyl chloride endotracheal tubes (ETTs) has been proposed to reduce airway irritation, yet its effect on PRAE incidence in the pediatric setting remains unclear. We sought […]

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