Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology Published - 5 September, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
FDA Okays Ketamine-Based Med for Post-Surgical Pain

Author: Brauser D Medscape Medical News The FDA has approved KETARx, a racemic ketamine formulation developed by PharmaTher Holdings, for the treatment of post-surgical pain. This marks a significant regulatory milestone for ketamine, which remains the only psychedelic or “psychedelic-adjacent” compound included on the World Health Organization’s list of Essential Medicines. PharmaTher has indicated plans […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 4 September, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Isoflurane Exposure Influence on Sleep Architecture in a Rat Model of Alzheimer’s Disease

Author: Kreuzer M, et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, August 29, 2025. doi:10.1213/ANE.0000000000007717 This experimental study investigated the effects of isoflurane anesthesia on sleep and recovery patterns in a rat model of Alzheimer’s disease (TgF344-AD). The researchers used EEG and EMG recordings in 8 transgenic rats and 7 age-matched controls to monitor WAKE, NREM, and REM […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 4 September, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Dexmedetomidine Combined With Lidocaine Laryngopharyngeal Spray Reduces Coughing During Extubation in Female Patients Undergoing Thyroidectomy

Author: Zhao D, et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, August 19, 2025. doi:10.1213/ANE.0000000000007725 This letter to the editor comments on a recent randomized clinical trial by Wang et al. that investigated dexmedetomidine combined with lidocaine laryngopharyngeal spray for reducing coughing during extubation in thyroidectomy patients. The authors acknowledge the study’s contribution but raise two key concerns. […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 4 September, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Magnesium sulfate and sugammadex: implications for routine practice

Author: Fuchs-Buder T, et al. Current Opinion in Anesthesiology 38(4):349-352, August 2025. doi:10.1097/ACO.0000000000001507 This review discusses the interaction between magnesium sulfate (MgSO₄) and neuromuscular blockade, as well as the implications for reversal with sugammadex. Magnesium enhances neuromuscular blockade by accelerating onset, prolonging duration, and delaying recovery. Administering MgSO₄ soon after recovery may even trigger recurrence […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 4 September, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
5 important CRNA updates for ASC leaders

Author: Cameron Cortigiano Becker’s ASC Review Here are five updates on CRNAs for industry leaders to know, as reported by Becker’s since June 3: More than 40% of CRNAs support updating discharge policies to allow patients post-anesthesia to leave with rideshare services if accompanied by an adult, according to a report from Georgia Public Broadcasting.  UnitedHealthcare issued a policy update […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 4 September, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Xenon and Argon as Neuroprotective Treatments for Perinatal Hypoxic-Ischemic Brain Injury

Author: Barros M, et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia 141(2):327-342, August 2025. doi:10.1213/ANE.0000000000007223 This preclinical systematic review and meta-analysis compared xenon and argon as neuroprotective treatments in animal models of perinatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). Twenty-one studies (data from 1591 animals across mice, rats, and piglets) met inclusion criteria. Using random-effects pairwise meta-analyses, both gases significantly improved […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 4 September, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Best Anesthesiologist Opportunity in New Mexico

If you’re an anesthesiologist searching for a balanced lifestyle and rewarding work, you’ll want to check out this opportunity. Our all-anesthesiologist group is seeking a dedicated team member to join our collaborative practice. Position Highlights: Zero Call for 3 Weeks: Enjoy three weeks of no call duty, followed by one week of call. Even during […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 4 September, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
We need a great CRNA to join our new anesthesia team Riverdale, GA

We’re excited to announce the formation of a new anesthesia group in Riverdale, GA, located just 10 minutes from the Atlanta Airport. We’re seeking dedicated CRNAs to join our collaborative care team, which will include 4 full-time CRNAs and 2 anesthesiologists managing 4 operating rooms.  This is a 25% independent practice and doing own blocks! […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 3 September, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Superficial parasternal intercostal plane blocks with liposomal bupivacaine did not significantly reduce opioid use after cardiac surgery

Author: Simon ER, et al. BMJ Journal Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine, Published online August 24, 2025. doi:10.1136/rapm-2025-106952 This prospective, randomized, double-blind controlled trial investigated whether bilateral superficial parasternal intercostal plane (SPIP) blocks with liposomal bupivacaine could reduce postoperative opioid consumption after cardiac surgery via median sternotomy. One hundred patients undergoing elective CABG or valve […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 3 September, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
The missing skillset from anesthesia’s workforce

Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Nonoperating room anesthesia cases are expected to account for more than 50% of all anesthesia cases in the next decade, according to a report by the American Hospital Association and the American Society of Anesthesiologists. As the demand for anesthesia services continues to shift outside of the hospital setting and into […]

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