Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology Published - 6 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Medtronic nets FDA clearance for robotic spine system

Author: Susan Kelly MedTech Dive February 2026 What Happened Medtronic received FDA 510(k) clearance for its next-generation robotic spine surgery system called Stealth AXiS. The platform combines: AI-based surgical planning Real-time navigation Robotic guidance The system is modular and designed for both hospital operating rooms and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). Why This Matters Medtronic is […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 6 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Advanced Extubation Strategy in a Pediatric Difficult Airway: Successful Use of a Cook Staged Extubation Set

Authors: Amarante Dias C et al. Cureus 18(2): e104314 10.7759/cureus.104314 SummaryThis case report describes a 14-year-old girl (44 kg) with a large cervical venous malformation extending into the pharyngeal mucosa who underwent sclerotherapy with bleomycin and polidocanol. The malformation caused oropharyngeal compression and posed a high risk of bleeding with direct laryngoscopy or supraglottic airway […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 6 March, 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 - 6 March, 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 […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 5 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Neuraxial-Enhanced Hemodynamic Control in a Nine-Year-Old Child With Pheochromocytoma: A Case Report

Authors: Muawad R et al. Cureus 18(2): e104224 10.7759/cureus.104224 SummaryThis case report describes a nine-year-old boy with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency who presented in hypertensive emergency (BP 190/130 mmHg) with blurred vision and papilledema. Imaging revealed a large (5.2 × 3.5 × 5.5 cm) hypervascular left adrenal mass with central necrosis, and markedly elevated urinary […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 5 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Bridging the Oxygenation Gap: A Dual-Modality Approach in Severe Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Authors: Misiriyyah N et al. Cureus 18(2): e104230, February 25, 2026 This case report describes the use of a dual-modality preoxygenation strategy—noninvasive ventilation (NIV) combined with high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC)—to mitigate peri-intubation hypoxemia in a patient with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). A 46-year-old man with necrotizing pneumonia presented with profound hypoxemia (SpO₂ 80% […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 5 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Comparative Evaluation of Post-operative Analgesia Using Visual Analogue Score (VAS) With a Low Dose of Clonidine (0.5 mcg/kg) as an Adjuvant to 0.2% Ropivacaine in Ultrasound-Guided Supraclavicular Block in Upper Limb Surgeries

Authors: Sheoran B et al. Cureus 18(2): e104270, February 25, 2026 This prospective observational study evaluated whether adding low-dose clonidine (0.5 mcg/kg) to 0.2% ropivacaine prolongs postoperative analgesia in ultrasound-guided supraclavicular brachial plexus blocks for upper limb surgeries. Ninety adult patients were divided into two groups: ropivacaine alone (Group A, n=45) versus ropivacaine plus clonidine […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 5 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Intraoperative Methadone for Post-craniotomy Pain Control

Authors: Croft Z A et al. Cureus 18(2): e102846, February 02, 2026 In this retrospective matched cohort exploratory study, Croft and colleagues evaluated whether a single intraoperative dose of methadone improves post-craniotomy pain control compared with conventional short-acting opioid regimens. Thirty-two adult patients undergoing supratentorial craniotomy for tumor resection were analyzed, including eight who received […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 5 March, 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 - 5 March, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Which anesthesiologists get paid the most?

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesiologists earn an average base salary of $499,526, with 42% reporting bonuses averaging $24,976 and 29% reporting other income averaging $20,612, according to data from salary transparency website Marit Health. Compensation varies widely by practice setting and pay structure. Non-academic anesthesiologists report higher average base pay than their academic counterparts, and self-employed […]

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