Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology Published - 1 October, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Remimazolam versus sevoflurane for general anaesthesia

AUTHORS: Lara Terumi Takayama et al European Journal of Anaesthesiology September 2026. BACKGROUND Remimazolam is a novel ultra-short-acting intravenous benzodiazepine, while sevoflurane is a widely used inhalational anaesthetic for general anaesthesia (GA). Both agents are associated with risks of haemodynamic instability and postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), which can affect patient safety and recovery. OBJECTIVE […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 1 October, 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 - 30 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Peri-operative glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist use and outcomes

Authors: Thomas E. Potter et al Association of Anaesthetist Great Britain & Ireland September 2026 Introduction Peri-operative glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use is associated with delayed gastric emptying. It is unclear what proportion of patients having anaesthetic care are receiving GLP-1 RAs; what strategies are used in their peri-operative management; and whether the […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 30 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesia sign-on bonuses in 10 numbers

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Hospitals and health systems are competing hard to fill anesthesia roles, and the recruiting data shows it. Anesthesiologists commanded the highest average sign-on bonus of any specialty AMN Healthcare’s Physician Solutions division recruited for in 2024-2025, according to the company’s 2025 Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives, its […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 30 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Liberal liquid fasting and aspiration: a mandate for patient-centred precision care in perioperative fasting

Authors: Anne Rüggeberg et al British Journal of Anaesthesia Sept 2026 Summary Despite the recommendation for clear liquids up to 2 h before anaesthesia, the median liquid fasting time worldwide remains ∼12 h. If fasting times of <2 h for clear liquids were accepted, median liquid fasting times of 2–3 h could be achieved, but […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 30 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Patient-reported outcomes, postoperative pain and pain relief after day-case surgery (POPPY): acute pain and recovery during the first 7 days

Authors: Matthew Everson et al Association of Anaesthetist Great Britain & Ireland September 2026 Introduction The majority of surgical cases in the UK occur in a day-case setting. Published short-term follow-up studies after day-case surgery are lacking and patterns of recovery including pain and patient reported outcome measures, are largely unknown. Methods Data from the […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 30 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Choice of initial opioid for continuous infusions in patients receiving mechanical ventilation

Authors: Rebecca Piland MD et al Canadian Journal of Anesthesia Volume 73, pages 763–772 (2026) Purpose Limited evidence exists to inform opioid selection in patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) receiving mechanical ventilation, and current guidelines treat opioids as interchangeable. We sought to describe temporal trends in, and factors associated with, the choice of first opioid […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 30 September, 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 - 29 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Trending Ability and Accuracy of Minimally Invasive Pulse Wave Analysis Devices

AUTHORS: Borja Barrachina et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 143(3):p 521-535, September 2026. BACKGROUND: Minimally invasive pulse wave analysis devices are widely used for perioperative hemodynamic monitoring, but their accuracy and ability to track changes in cardiac output remain controversial. Previous reviews mainly addressed accuracy, whereas trending ability has been reported inconsistently. METHODS: We conducted a […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 29 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Association Between Continuously Recorded ST Changes and Perioperative Myocardial Injury

AUTHORS: Arman Valadkhani et al   A&A Practice 20(7):p e02250, July 2026. BACKGROUND: Perioperative myocardial injury (PMI) is associated with a higher mortality after noncardiac surgery. Ischemic symptoms are uncommon postoperatively due to analgesics used perioperatively, necessitating nonsymptomatic surveillance. Although ST-segment deviation indicates myocardial ischemia, its association with PMI remains poorly understood. This study explored the […]

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