Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology Published - 12 December, 2025    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 December, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Dose-Ranging Comparison of the Analgesic Efficacy and Safety of Intravenous Ketoprofen, Tramadol, and Morphine After Bony Impacted Mandibular Third Molar Surgery

Authors: Babul A et al. Cureus. 17(11): e98017, November 28, 2025. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.98017 Summary:This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-ranging trial examined the analgesic efficacy and safety of intravenous (IV) ketoprofen, tramadol, and morphine in acute postoperative dental pain. The study enrolled 185 patients experiencing moderate-to-severe pain following surgical extraction of bony impacted mandibular third molars—a standard […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 11 December, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Successful Spinal Anesthesia in a Patient With Severe Coagulopathy From Acute Liver Disease of Pregnancy Undergoing Cesarean Section: A Case Report

Authors: Meng J et al. Cureus. 17(11): e98092, November 29, 2025. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.98092 Summary:This case report describes a 41-year-old woman at 38 weeks’ gestation with acute fatty liver of pregnancy (AFLP) and significant laboratory coagulopathy who underwent urgent cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia without neuraxial bleeding complications. The case is used to challenge the reflex […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 11 December, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Validation of a Curricular Map on Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs) for Cardiac Anesthesia Trainees

Authors: Zaky AF et al. Cureus. 17(11): e98104, November 29, 2025. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.98104 Summary:This study describes the expert validation of a structured curriculum and curricular map on cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) for cardiac anesthesia (CA) trainees. Despite rapidly increasing numbers of patients with pacemakers, ICDs, CRT devices, and leadless systems, there has been no […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 11 December, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Mechanics Meet Perfusion: A Retrospective Cohort Study on Optimizing Ventilatory Parameters in Traumatic Flail Chest

Authors: Hameed J et al. Cureus. 17(12): e98230, December 01, 2025. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.98230 Summary:This retrospective cohort study examined how ventilatory mechanics and dead-space surrogates relate to outcomes in adults with traumatic flail chest requiring invasive ventilation. Because flail chest profoundly disrupts chest wall mechanics and gas exchange, the authors hypothesized that bedside indices combining mechanics […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 11 December, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Usefulness of Preoperative Oral Screening for Safe Anesthesia Management

Authors: Yamamura Y et al. Cureus. 17(12): e98235, December 01, 2025. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.98235 Summary:This retrospective study evaluated the effectiveness of a preoperative oral screening program performed by dental hygienists to reduce dental injuries during anesthesia. Dental trauma during intubation and extubation is a well-recognized complication of general anesthesia and accounts for a notable portion of […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 11 December, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
BEST Independent CRNA Opportunity – Savannah, TN just increased salary $15,000

The best job in TN just got better increased salary by $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• […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 10 December, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesia leaders’ biggest concerns for 2026

Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Numerous legal, clinical and policy developments have shaped the anesthesia industry in 2025. As staffing shortages, reimbursement issues and high operational costs persist throughout healthcare, five anesthesia leaders joined Becker’s to discuss the new and old challenges they’re anticipating in 2026. Question:  What’s your biggest anesthesia-related concern headed into 2026? Editor’s note: Responses have been […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 10 December, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Association Between Postoperative Complications and Real-Time Oxidative Stress Measurements Using Electron Spin Resonance

Authors: Matsumoto S et al. Cureus. 17(10): e95199, October 22, 2025. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.95199 Summary:This prospective observational study evaluated whether real-time measurements of oxidative stress using electron spin resonance (ESR) can predict postoperative complications. The authors focused on ascorbyl free radical (AFR) in plasma, expressed as AFR/DMSO, as a rapid surrogate marker of ascorbate (vitamin C) […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 10 December, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Ethical Dilemmas and Approaches to Acute Pain Management in Patients With Substance Use Disorders

Authors: Virno T et al. Cureus. October 21, 2025. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.95044 Summary:This review addresses the ethical and clinical challenges of managing acute pain in patients with opioid use disorder (OUD). The opioid epidemic has intensified dilemmas around balancing adequate pain control with the risk of relapse, misuse, and worsening addiction. Historically, patients with OUD have […]

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