Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology Published - 9 April, 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 […]

Read More
Anesthesiology Published - 8 April, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Training the Next Generation of Anesthesiologists: A Cross-sectional Mixed-methods Study on Mentorship in Anesthesiology

Authors: Gisselbaek M et al. Anesthesiology 144(4):1008–1011, April 2026 Summary:This cross-sectional mixed-methods study examines mentorship dynamics in anesthesiology, with a particular focus on gender differences. Using a national survey of over 1,100 members of the American Society of Anesthesiologists along with focus groups, the authors explored how mentorship is accessed, structured, and experienced. The study […]

Read More
Anesthesiology Published - 8 April, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Management of Chronic Antihypertensive Medications in the Perioperative Period

Authors: Tang J et al. Anesthesiology 144(4):967–977, April 2026 Summary:This comprehensive review addresses the complex and often controversial management of chronic antihypertensive medications in the perioperative period. It synthesizes recent randomized trials, guidelines, and observational data to provide a practical, patient-centered framework for decision-making. A central theme is that there is no one-size-fits-all approach. For […]

Read More
Anesthesiology Published - 8 April, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Rediscovering Retrograde Intubation: A Classic but Indispensable Technique in the Era of Video Laryngoscopy

Authors: Sugiyama D et al. Anesthesiology 144(4):965–966, April 2026 Summary:This brief clinical report revisits retrograde intubation as a critical rescue airway technique, emphasizing its continued relevance despite the widespread adoption of video laryngoscopy. While modern airway tools have significantly improved visualization, the authors highlight that certain scenarios—such as airway tumors, severe distortion, or bleeding—can render […]

Read More
Anesthesiology Published - 8 April, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
A Proposed North American Approach for Genetic Testing of Individuals at Risk for Malignant Hyperthermia

Authors: Riazi S et al. Anesthesiology 144(4):776–783, April 2026 Summary:This article presents a practical, North American–focused framework for evaluating patients at risk for malignant hyperthermia (MH) in the era of widespread genetic testing. As genomic testing becomes more accessible and commonly performed—even as part of routine screening—anesthesiologists are increasingly encountering patients with genetic variants associated […]

Read More
Anesthesiology Published - 8 April, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Respiratory and Antinociceptive Effects of Nociceptin Receptor–µ-Opioid Receptor Agonist Cebranopadol versus Full Opioid Receptor Agonist Oxycodone

Authors: Jansen S et al. Anesthesiology 144(4):913–925, April 2026 Summary:This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study compares the respiratory and analgesic effects of Cebranopadol with Oxycodone in healthy volunteers. Cebranopadol is a novel analgesic that activates both nociceptin (NOP) and µ-opioid (MOP) receptors, raising the possibility of effective pain control with less respiratory depression than traditional opioids. […]

Read More
Anesthesiology Published - 8 April, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Are Problems in Your Anesthesia Department Costing You More Than You Think?

If you are having problems staffing or managing your anesthesia department, you are not alone. Hospitals and surgery centers across the country are facing the same challenges—and they are getting worse, not better. The reality is simple: anesthesia coverage has become a make-or-break issue for operating room efficiency, surgeon satisfaction, and ultimately hospital revenue. When […]

Read More
Anesthesiology Published - 8 April, 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 […]

Read More
Anesthesiology Published - 8 April, 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 […]

Read More
Anesthesiology Published - 7 April, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Frontal Electroencephalogram Phase–Amplitude Coupling Reflects Nociception and the Analgesic Effect of Transversus Abdominis Plane Block in Laparoscopic Surgery

Authors: Wang T et al. Anesthesiology 144(4):837–852, April 2026 Summary:This prospective study explores whether electroencephalogram (EEG) patterns—specifically phase–amplitude coupling (PAC)—can serve as a real-time marker of nociception and analgesic effectiveness during surgery. Traditional intraoperative monitoring of pain relies largely on indirect signs such as hemodynamics, but EEG-based measures may offer a more direct window into […]

Read More