Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology Published - 24 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesia’s leverage issue

Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Many anesthesia departments and ASCs facing staffing shortages have turned toward cheaper labor as a solution. Jarrett Heard, MD, associate professor of clinical anesthesiology and medical director of perioperative services at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, thinks that framing misses the actual lever available to the specialty. “I really […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 23 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Effectiveness of McGRATH MAC Video Laryngoscopy for First-Attempt Intubation by Anesthesia Trainees in Infants

Author: Yuka Uchinami, et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia. 2026;143(1):5–15. Infant tracheal intubation can be particularly challenging for anesthesia trainees because of infants’ unique airway anatomy, limited oxygen reserve, and rapid risk of desaturation. This randomized controlled trial evaluated whether the McGRATH MAC video laryngoscope improved first-attempt intubation success compared with conventional direct laryngoscopy. Study Design […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 23 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Payers are pushing top anesthesiologists out of the insurance model

Author: Cameron Cortigiano Becker’s ASC Review The way in which payers set their rates for anesthesiology services is causing many physicians to go around them, looking for ways to provide care without dealing with insurance companies. Payers negotiate rates based on leverage, often giving better rates to bigger groups, not those who necessarily provide the best […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 23 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Impaired AMP-Dependent Protein Kinase-Mediated Neutrophil Extracellular Trap Clearance by Aged Macrophages in Sepsis-Induced Liver Injury

Author: Zhu Guan, et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia. 2026;143(1):43–58. Older patients with sepsis experience greater organ injury and mortality, but the biological mechanisms responsible for this increased vulnerability remain incompletely understood. This study examined whether aging impairs macrophage clearance of neutrophil extracellular traps, or NETs, resulting in greater inflammation and liver injury during sepsis. Study […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 23 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Staving Off Mediocrity in Academic Medicine: Academic Experts Share Their Advice on How to Thrive (and Not Thrive)

Author: Jordan Francke, MD, MPH IARS 2026 Annual Meeting coverage Academic success in anesthesiology depends less on simply holding a faculty or residency position and more on how individuals approach learning, mentorship, preparation, and professional growth. During the 2026 IARS and SOCCA Annual Meeting, academic leaders used humor and reverse advice to describe the behaviors […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 23 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Why the next 5 years will break most ASC anesthesia models

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesia coverage has quietly moved from a scheduling detail to a strategic question, one that ASC administrators, surgeons, and anesthesiologists say will define which surgery centers grow and which ones stall over the next five years. From stipends becoming standard to CRNA reliance accelerating, 24 ASC leaders, administrators and physician […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 23 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesiologist Opportunity in Carlsbad, New Mexico: $550,000, Eight Weeks of Vacation, and Up to $300,000 in Student-Loan Repayment

Anesthesia Experts and Carlsbad Anesthesia Services, LLC are seeking a full-time anesthesiologist to join our established anesthesia team at Carlsbad Medical Center in Carlsbad, New Mexico. This is an exceptional opportunity for an anesthesiologist seeking excellent compensation, a predictable schedule, manageable cases, and a true work-life balance. Because Carlsbad is located in a New Mexico […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 22 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Measurement of Cardiac Output: A Step-by-Step Doppler Guide for Anesthesiologists

Cardiac Anesthesiologist blog Introduction While assessing the Ejection Fraction (EF) provides a percentage-based view of heart function, Cardiac Output (CO) measures the actual volume of blood delivered to the tissues per minute. For anesthesiologists and intensivists, CO is a critical parameter for differentiating shock states and monitoring the response to fluids or inotropes. The Mathematical Foundation The […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 22 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Impact of spinal needle size on dural puncture epidural block

Author: Ahmed Samir Saad, MD, et al. Revista Chilena de Anestesia. 2025;54(3):281–287. Dural puncture epidural analgesia using either a 25-gauge or 27-gauge Whitacre spinal needle produced faster and more effective early labor analgesia than conventional epidural analgesia. Because the two needle sizes provided nearly identical analgesic benefits, the investigators favored the smaller 27-gauge needle because […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 22 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Surgeries with the Highest Incidence of Postoperative Shivering

Radius Anesthesia blog Postoperative shivering is a common and often distressing complication in surgical patients. It is caused by perioperative hypothermia, which is exacerbated by anesthetic-induced thermoregulatory impairment. The incidence of shivering varies depending on the type of surgery, anesthetic technique, and individual patient factors. Certain surgeries, particularly those involving neuraxial anesthesia or prolonged exposure, […]

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