Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology Published - 13 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Flatline Thromboelastography During Massive Intraoperative Bleeding in a Patient With Multiple Myeloma

Authors: Nivedithaa ., Neethirajan S, M A Cureus 18(7): e113486. doi:10.7759/cureus.113486 Abstract Multiple myeloma is a malignant plasma cell disorder associated with complex coagulation abnormalities that may increase the perioperative bleeding risk. We report the case of a 38-year-old man with multiple myeloma, chronic kidney disease on maintenance haemodialysis, thrombocytopenia, and recent clopidogrel use, who […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 13 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Effects of Remimazolam, Propofol, and Sevoflurane on Cerebral Oxygenation During Gynecologic Laparoscopic Surgery

Authors: Nam W, An J, Kim K, et al. Cureus 18(6): e111674. doi:10.7759/cureus.111674 Abstract Background and aim: Laparoscopic gynecologic surgery frequently requires Trendelenburg positioning and carbon dioxide insufflation, both of which may alter cerebral oxygen dynamics. While the effects of propofol and sevoflurane on regional cerebral oxygen saturation have been investigated previously, limited information is […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 13 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Clinical Predictors of Postoperative Medical Complications After Major Abdominal Surgery

Authors: Salam J, Naeem K, Iqbal A, et al. Cureus 18(6): e111588. doi:10.7759/cureus.111588 Abstract Background and aim: Major abdominal surgery is associated with substantial postoperative morbidity, including pulmonary, renal, cardiovascular, and infectious complications. Identification of perioperative factors associated with postoperative medical complications may improve risk stratification and perioperative optimization. The present study aimed to identify […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 13 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Consistent Adherence to Buprenorphine Over a Year May Cut Opioid Overdose Risk in Youth

Edited by Manasi Talwadekar Medscape Medical News The study was led by Scott E. Hadland, MD, MPH, MS, Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine, Mass General Brigham for Children, Boston. It was published online on November 18, 2025, in Pediatrics. TOPLINE: Among youth who initiated buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder, four patterns of buprenorphine use were identified, with […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 13 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
CRNA Job in Key West, Florida – $275,000, No Call, Paid Malpractice and Island Living

What if your next CRNA position offered excellent compensation, no call, a manageable anesthesia practice—and you got to live in Key West, Florida? Key West Anesthesia Services, LLC is seeking a full-time CRNA to join our established anesthesia team in one of the most desirable locations in the country. This is a $275,000 1099 position […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 12 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Inside a new path for anesthesia groups refusing both PE and employment

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review For independent anesthesia groups, the market has increasingly presented two exits: sell to a private equity-backed national group or become hospital employees. A small number of practices are testing a third path. Copractica, a Dallas-based clinically integrated network built specifically for anesthesia, aggregates independent practices under a single tax […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 12 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Repeated Perioperative Airway Management in Odontogenic Deep Neck Space Infection Managed Clinically as Ludwig’s Angina

Authors: AL-Shehab S M, AL-Shehab R A Cureus 18(7): e112937. doi:10.7759/cureus.112937 Abstract Ludwig’s angina and odontogenic deep neck space infections represent high-risk scenarios for anaesthesiologists, as airway compromise may develop despite initially preserved spontaneous breathing. We report a 41-year-old woman with no relevant comorbidities who presented with a five-day history of odontogenic right-sided neck swelling, […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 12 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Rise of Regional Anesthesia in Emergency Medicine

Authors: Nair A, Al Hamrashdi B, Mistry T, et al. Cureus 18(7): e113510. doi:10.7759/cureus.113510 Abstract Regional anesthesia (RA) is increasingly utilized in emergency departments (EDs) as an opioid-sparing strategy for acute pain management. However, the global research landscape, collaboration patterns, and thematic evolution of RA in emergency medicine (EM) remain poorly characterized. This study aimed […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 12 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
The Pediatric Anesthesia Parent Satisfaction (PAPS) Questionnaire: A Focused Review of its Development, Validation, Cross-Cultural Adaptation, and Clinical Utility

Authors: Potsangbam S, Thete R M, Yehya A, et al. Cureus 18(7): e113067. doi:10.7759/cureus.113067 Abstract Patient satisfaction has become a central metric in evaluating healthcare quality. However, its use in pediatric anesthesia is less explored due to unique challenges in reporting satisfaction by a pediatric surgical patient. As a result of this, parental satisfaction is […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 12 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Higher NSAID Intake Tied to Slowed Spinal Damage in axSpA

Edited by Archita Rai Medscape Medical News UK This study was led by Murat Torgutalp, MD, MSc, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin in Berlin, Germany. It was published online on November 27, 2025, in Arthritis & Rheumatology. TOPLINE: In patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), a higher intake of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) was associated with reduced radiographic spinal progression, […]

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