Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology Published - 11 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Efficacy and Safety of Ketamine or Esketamine versus Fentanyl-Class Opioids as Adjuncts to Propofol for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Authors: Inam K et al. Source: A & A Practice. 2026;20(4):e02177. Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis compared ketamine or esketamine plus propofol with fentanyl-class opioids plus propofol for sedation during gastrointestinal endoscopy. Propofol is commonly used for GI endoscopy, but it can cause respiratory depression, hypotension, and hemodynamic instability. Because of this, clinicians often […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 11 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Physician groups welcome IDR rule changes

Author: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review The American Society of Anesthesiologists, the American College of Emergency Physicians and the American College of Radiology praised a final rule aimed at improving the Independent Dispute Resolution process under the No Surprises Act. The rule, released May 28 by the departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and Treasury, includes changes designed to […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 11 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Columbia, Tennessee – CRNAs and Anesthesiologists Wanted Full-Time and Locums Opportunities Available

Anesthesia Experts is expanding into Columbia, and we are building what we believe will become one of the strongest anesthesia teams in the region. We are currently recruiting both CRNAs and anesthesiologists for full-time and locums positions within a brand-new anesthesia care team model at one of Middle Tennessee’s growing hospitals. This is not a […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 10 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Most CRNAs got a raise last year — so why are they looking to switch jobs?

Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Three in 4 CRNAs received a salary increase in 2025, and more than a third saw gains exceeding 10%, according to a new workforce survey from APEX Anesthesia Review. The findings, drawn from 634 certified registered nurse anesthetists and student registered nurse anesthetists nationwide, offer a detailed look at compensation, mobility, and […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 10 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Preoperative Anxiety Among Obstetric Patients Undergoing Cesarean Section Under Spinal Anesthesia

Authors: Ganamo GG et al. Source: BMC Anesthesiology. Published June 1, 2026. Summary: This open-access cross-sectional study examined how common preoperative anxiety is among obstetric patients scheduled for elective cesarean section under spinal anesthesia and identified factors associated with higher anxiety risk. The study was conducted at two specialized hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 10 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Paradoxical Combinations of Bispectral Index and Burst Suppression Ratio

Authors: Aydin D et al. Source: Anesthesia & Analgesia. 2026;142(6):1056-1066. Summary: This article examines an important limitation of processed EEG monitoring during anesthesia. The authors focused on situations where the bispectral index, or BIS, appears to show an acceptable anesthetic depth, while the burst suppression ratio, or BSR, suggests significant brain suppression. BIS values between […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 10 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Provu video stylet-assisted intubation under direct laryngoscopy and video laryngoscopy in high Arne score patients

Authors: Leo et al. BMC Anesthesiology, published March 18, 2026 Key Points Difficult tracheal intubation remains a major concern in airway management, even with video laryngoscopy. This randomized clinical trial studied patients with anticipated difficult airways, defined by a high Arné score. The ProVu Video Stylet was tested in combination with either direct laryngoscopy or […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 10 June, 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 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Columbia, Tennessee – CRNAs and Anesthesiologists Wanted Full-Time and Locums Opportunities Available

Anesthesia Experts is expanding into Columbia, and we are building what we believe will become one of the strongest anesthesia teams in the region. We are currently recruiting both CRNAs and anesthesiologists for full-time and locums positions within a brand-new anesthesia care team model at one of Middle Tennessee’s growing hospitals. This is not a […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 9 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Hyperlactatemia and Elective Tumor Craniotomy: Prospective Observational Study of Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Association With Short-Term Outcomes

Authors: Vassilieva A et al. Source: Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology. Published May 22, 2026. Summary: This prospective observational study examined how often hyperlactatemia occurs during elective brain tumor craniotomy, what factors are associated with it, and whether it predicts worse short-term outcomes. The authors studied 450 patients undergoing elective craniotomy for brain tumor surgery. Arterial […]

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