Anesthesiology Published - 12 March, 2026 By - Dr Clemens

Potential Mitochondrial Pharmacogenetic Susceptibility to Severe Neurologic Events after General Anesthesia

Authors: Yanez Hinojosa C I et al. Anesthesiology, February 18, 2026. Potential Mitochondrial Pharmacogenetic Susceptibility to Severe Neurologic Events after General Anesthesia: Report from the Chilean Ministry of Health. This report describes a cluster of severe neurologic complications that occurred after general anesthesia in previously healthy patients in Chile. The cases prompted a national investigation […]

Anesthesiology Published - 12 March, 2026 By - Dr Clemens

Overdose propofol emulsion induces PANoptosis in human peripheral neutrophils in an ex vivo model

Authors: Lin M-C et al. Anesthesiology, February 12, 2026. Overdose propofol emulsion induces PANoptosis in human peripheral neutrophils in an ex vivo model. This experimental study investigated the cellular mechanisms underlying propofol infusion syndrome (PRIS), focusing on how high doses of propofol emulsion affect human neutrophils. Propofol is widely used for anesthesia and sedation, but […]

Anesthesiology Published - 12 March, 2026 By - Dr Clemens

Strengthening the Evidence on Intraoperative Occult Hypoxemia

Authors: Wang W et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, 2026. Strengthening the Evidence on Intraoperative Occult Hypoxemia. This letter to the editor discusses methodological considerations related to a recent study examining intraoperative occult hypoxemia and its association with postoperative mortality. Occult hypoxemia refers to a condition in which arterial oxygen saturation measured by pulse oximetry appears […]

Anesthesiology Published - 12 March, 2026 By - Dr Clemens

Interpreting Length-of-Stay Benefits of Intrathecal Morphine in Modern Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Pathways

Authors: Wang L et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, 2026. Interpreting Length-of-Stay Benefits of Intrathecal Morphine in Modern Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Pathways. This letter to the editor discusses the interpretation of a randomized controlled trial evaluating the effect of intrathecal morphine (ITM) on hospital length of stay after joint arthroplasty within enhanced recovery after surgery […]

Anesthesiology Published - 12 March, 2026 By - Dr Clemens

Analytical Concerns Regarding the Association Between Neuromuscular Blockade and Its Reversal With Postoperative Delirium in Older Patients

Authors: Wang Y et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, 2026. Analytical Concerns Regarding the Association Between Neuromuscular Blockade and Its Reversal With Postoperative Delirium in Older Patients. This letter to the editor discusses methodological concerns related to a recently published study examining the relationship between neuromuscular blockade (NMB), its pharmacologic reversal, and postoperative delirium (POD) in […]

Anesthesiology Published - 12 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 […]

Anesthesiology Published - 12 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 […]

Anesthesiology Published - 11 March, 2026 By - Dr Clemens

Are Your Anesthesia Collections Down? Here’s the Question Every Group Should Be Asking

Across the country, anesthesia groups are seeing something troubling: their collections are slowly slipping. Many groups assume the cause is lower reimbursement, payer cuts, or changes in case mix. While those factors certainly play a role, the most common reason anesthesia collections decline is far simpler — ineffective billing and collection management. Anesthesia billing is […]

Anesthesiology Published - 11 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 […]

Anesthesiology Published - 11 March, 2026 By - Dr Clemens

Comparing Modified Peer-Assisted and Traditional Instructor-Led Approaches in Defibrillation Training

Authors: Wei B et al. Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, February 11, 2026. Comparing Modified Peer-Assisted and Traditional Instructor-Led Approaches in Defibrillation Training. This randomized controlled study evaluated whether a modified peer-assisted teaching approach could improve defibrillation training compared with the traditional instructor-led method used in basic life support (BLS) education for surgical residents. […]