Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology Published - 6 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Ketamine: 5 notes for behavioral health leaders

Author: Ella Ruder Becker’s Behavioral Health Ketamine clinics have grown from fewer than 100 nationwide in 2015 to more than 1,500 by 2024, part of a market estimated at roughly $3.4 billion to $3.8 billion. The drug is a dissociative anesthetic that distorts perceptions of sight and sound and leaves users feeling disconnected, according to the DEA’s ketamine drug fact sheet. […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 6 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
A Window Into Professional Trajectories: How to Do a Lot Without Trying to Do Everything

Author: Cameron Bosinski, MD, MS The Daily Dose Academic careers rarely follow a straight or predictable path. Successful physician-scientists often encounter rejected manuscripts, unsuccessful grant applications, unexpected changes in research direction, competing professional responsibilities, and difficult decisions about which opportunities to pursue. A Scholars’ Day session at the 2026 IARS and SOCCA Annual Meeting brought […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 6 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Methadone and Dexmedetomidine in the Perioperative Period: Global Practices and Controversies

Join this vital webinar on Tuesday, July 14, 4:30-6:00 pm ET! IARS Webinar Series Nonmembers webinar registration rate: $25 How do perioperative practices involving methadone and dexmedetomidine vary around the world? Join this engaging webinar to explore global approaches to these commonly used agents through real-world case discussions, evidence-based analysis and interactive dialogue with international experts. Participants […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 6 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 - 3 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
The states with the widest anesthesiologist salary spreads

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Some states show a gap of $600,000 or more between the lowest and highest advertised anesthesiologist salaries in the same market, according to Q1 2026 data from BagMask.com. Here are the states with the widest spreads between advertised minimums and maximums: State Lowest minimum Highest maximum Spread Arizona $350,000 $1,000,000 $650,000 Indiana […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 3 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
The Translational Neuroscience of Post-Anesthetic Recovery

Author: Connor Brenna, MD The Daily Dose Perioperative neurocognitive disorders are among the most common complications following anesthesia and surgery, especially in older and medically vulnerable patients. These disorders also provide an important opportunity to understand how anesthetic medications, surgical stress, illness, sleep, and preexisting neurologic disease can combine to impair brain function. At the […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 3 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Returning Consciousness: Deeper Insights into Brain Transitions, Recovery, and Awakening

Author: Flora Liu, MD The Daily Dose Anesthesiologists routinely guide patients through transitions between consciousness and unconsciousness, yet the brain mechanisms responsible for these changes remain incompletely understood. A session presented at the 2026 IARS and SOCCA Annual Meeting examined how anesthetic drugs alter brain activity, why consciousness may fluctuate even when anesthetic concentrations remain […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 3 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Awake Videolaryngoscopy: Effective and Safe in Anticipated Difficult Intubations

Edited by Manasi Talwadekar Medscape Jorge Fernández of the Department of Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine at the University Clinical Hospital of Santiago in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. It was published online on February 17, 2026, in Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine. TOPLINE: Across awake tracheal intubations using videolaryngoscopy for suspected difficult airways, the overall success […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 3 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Strategies for Building Effective Clinical Trials Networks

Author: Cameron Bosinski, MD, MS The Daily Dose Large, high-quality clinical trials require more than a strong research question. They depend on trusted professional relationships, committed participating centers, experienced research personnel, efficient contracts, sustainable funding, and trial designs that can be implemented within real clinical workflows. A roundtable at the 2026 IARS and SOCCA Annual […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 3 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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