Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology Published - 6 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Comparing the effect of low-dose ketamine and pressure vibration mechanical device with placebo in preventing pain on propofol injection in a patient undergoing elective surgery

Authors: Rawal S et al. BMJ Open. 2025. SummaryThis randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial evaluated two strategies for reducing pain associated with propofol injection in adult patients undergoing elective surgery. Pain on propofol injection remains a common and distressing problem, with reported incidence as high as 90%. The study compared a nonpharmacologic pressure vibration mechanical device […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 6 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Perioperative Blood Pressure and Neurocognitive Disorders After Noncardiac Surgery

Authors: Bright M et al. Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology. 38(1):3–9, January 2026. 10.1097/ANA.0000000000001073 SummaryThis focused narrative review examines the relationship between perioperative blood pressure management and the development of perioperative neurocognitive disorders (pNCD) and stroke following noncardiac surgery. Although intraoperative hypotension has long been considered a modifiable contributor to cerebral hypoperfusion and neurologic injury, recent […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 6 February, 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 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Oxiris Filter Therapy in Vasoplegic Shock after Cardiac Surgery

Authors: Juvakka O et al. Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia. Single-centre retrospective study, published 2026. SummaryThis retrospective single-centre study evaluated the impact of Oxiris® hemadsorption filter therapy on vasoplegic shock requiring continuous renal replacement therapy after cardiac surgery. Vasoplegia following cardiac surgery is a severe complication characterized by high cardiac output with profound vasodilation […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 5 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Comparative Efficacy of Adductor Canal Block in Total Knee Arthroplasty

Authors: Topalidou X et al. A & A Practice. 20(1):e02104, January 2026. 10.1213/XAA.0000000000002104 SummaryThis systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the comparative efficacy of adductor canal block (ACB) in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty, focusing on whether ACB alone or in combination with local infiltration analgesia improves postoperative outcomes compared with local infiltration analgesia alone. Given […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 5 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
The Current State of Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology Staffing in the United States

Authors: Deutsch N et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia. 142(2):232–244, February 2026. 10.1213/ANE.0000000000007440 SummaryThis national workforce study evaluated the current state of pediatric cardiac anesthesiology staffing in the United States at a time of rising demand driven by a growing congenital heart disease population. A joint task force from the Pediatric Anesthesia Leadership Council and the […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 5 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Effect of intravenous dexamethasone on duration of analgesia following popliteal nerve block in pediatric ankle surgery

Authors: Reysner T et al. Journal of Clinical Anesthesia. 2025. SummaryThis randomized, triple-blinded clinical trial evaluated whether intravenous dexamethasone prolongs analgesia following single-shot popliteal nerve block in pediatric patients undergoing foot or ankle surgery. Postoperative pain control in this population is often limited by the short duration of peripheral nerve blocks, and evidence supporting systemic […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 5 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Multimodal Analgesia and Enhanced Recovery Outcomes in Cardiac Surgical Patients

Authors: Kleiman A M et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia. 142(2):220–230, February 2026. 10.1213/ANE.0000000000007612 SummaryThis large retrospective cohort study evaluated the association between multimodal analgesia use and enhanced recovery outcomes in adult patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery. Using data from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons database between 2020 and 2023, the authors examined outcomes in patients […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 5 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesia billing and collections

Anesthesia reimbursement continues to tighten nationwide, and many groups underestimate how much revenue is lost through modifier errors and underpaid claims. This is exactly where a physician-led anesthesia billing company makes the biggest difference.  Anesthesia Experts is the best at collecting the maximum reimbursement for your group.

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Anesthesiology Published - 5 February, 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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