Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology Published - 9 November, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Maintaining Scientific Integrity: The Many Faces of Fraud

Author: Jaideep J. Pandit1,2 Anesthesia & Analgesia 143(5):p 940-942, November 2026. Last year, I had the privilege of hosting the University of Oxford’s Fostering Accountability for the Integrity of Research Studies conference (FAIRS; see https://www.sjcfairsmeeting.com/). This brought together journal editors, researchers, publishers, university officers of research integrity, independent ‘sleuths’ and others. I co-chaired this meeting […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 9 November, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
$500,000 Anesthesiologist Opportunity in Key West — Live Where Others Vacation

At some point, a career decision becomes a life decision. This opportunity offers $500,000 in annual compensation, paid malpractice, a 1:4 call schedule, the opportunity to continue doing your own cases, and a bread-and-butter with OB practice without hearts, heads, or major trauma. But the real difference begins when the workday ends. You are in […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 9 November, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
A Sedation Protocol for Endoscopic Baton-Plate Adjustment in Neonates With Pierre Robin Sequence

Authors Nicolas Leister et al Pediatric Anesthesia 18 August 2026 Background Robin sequence (RS) is characterized by upper airway obstruction leading to life-threatening desaturations in neonates. Procedural sedation in this population presents unique challenges due to anatomical airway anomalies, young patient age, and associated comorbidities. The pre-epiglottic baton-plate (PEBP) procedure is a non-invasive, endoscopically guided […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 9 November, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
The dilemma behind ASCs’ CRNA-only shift

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review In some states, ASCs are ending contracts with physician anesthesia groups and hiring groups made up only of certified registered nurse anesthetists to balance costs. Some anesthesia leaders say rising case acuity makes the move riskier than it used to be. “California is an opt-out state,” Megan Friedman, DO, chair […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 6 November, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Surgery centers cannot conjure more anesthesia providers

Author: Hailey Bosek Becker’s ASC Review Surgery centers cannot conjure more anesthesia providers, and many cannot keep absorbing the subsidies that keep those providers in the building. A Florida anesthesia company is betting the next-best lever is already sitting in ASCs’ scheduling data. MAS Anesthesia Consultants pulls case data from a center’s HST Pathways system and […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 6 November, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Current Use, Monitoring and Reversal of Neuromuscular Block in Pediatric Anesthesia and Intensive Care

Authors Giulia Bonatti et al Pediatric Anesthesia 15 August 2026 Background Neuromuscular blocking agents are recommended by the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (ESAIC) and European Society of Paediatric Anaesthesia (ESPA) for facilitating tracheal intubation in children. Despite these recommendations, real-world data on how neuromuscular blocking agents are used, monitored, and reversed remain […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 6 November, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
A Pilot and Feasibility Study of a Four-Stage Neurological Staging Framework in Pediatric Tracheal Extubation During Anesthesia Emergence

Authors Megumi Okuyama et al Pediatric Anesthesia 22 July 2026 Background Postoperative tracheal extubation is a particularly high-risk period in pediatric anesthesia. Because emergence from anesthesia is a complex and complicated process, determining the optimal timing for safe tracheal extubation remains challenging. Aims To evaluate the feasibility and descriptive characteristics of a four-stage neuroanatomical framework […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 6 November, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Recognizing Strokes in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit in Adult Versus Pediatric Patients

Authors Juliet Velhagen et al  Pediatric Anesthesia 28 August 2026 Background Postoperative strokes can occur in adult and pediatric patients, with both ischemic and hemorrhagic etiologies. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to distinguish stroke symptoms from lingering anesthetic-related neurological effects. Even though there is currently no standardized screening tool, a systematic approach to symptomatic differentiation […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 6 November, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
‘Not a gangbusters surgical environment’: HCA, Tenet, CHS and UHS on elective slowdown

Author: Andrew Cass Becker’s Hospital Review Elective surgical demand softened at the four major publicly traded for-profit health systems in the third quarter of 2026 even as patient volumes grew, with executives pointing to ACA exchange coverage losses and rising out-of-pocket costs. “I would not say this is a gangbusters surgical environment right now,” Tenet Chairman […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 5 November, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
EEG-Guided Sevoflurane Anesthesia and Emergence Delirium in Children

Authors Ozlem Kocaturk, Sultan Keles Pediatric Anesthesia 12 August 2026 Background In pediatric anesthesia, minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) guides inhalational agent dosing but may not accurately reflect anesthetic depth. EEG-guided anesthesia has shown benefits in adults but remains underused in children. Aims This study aims to evaluate the effect of EEG-guided anesthesia with SedLine on emergence […]

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