Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology Published - 3 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
A Noninvasive Five-Parameter Bedside Score for Predicting a Difficult Airway in the Emergency Department

Authors: Hrushikesh A et al. Journal: Cureus, Volume 18, Issue 1, Article e102515, 10.7759/cureus.102515 SummaryThis prospective observational study in an emergency department evaluated whether a simple bedside score using five noninvasive findings could help predict a difficult airway quickly and more reliably than relying on any single test. The investigators enrolled 200 conscious adults and […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 3 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 - 2 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
First-Attempt Intubation Success Rate Using the C-MAC Videolaryngoscope Versus Direct Laryngoscopy Among Anaesthesiology Residents Performing Rapid Sequence Induction

Authors: Lava Kumar P et al. Journal: Cureus, Volume 18, Issue 1, Article e102723 Summary This randomized controlled trial compared first-attempt intubation success using the C-MAC videolaryngoscope versus Macintosh direct laryngoscopy when rapid sequence induction was performed by novice anesthesiology residents. The study focused on patients with normal airways undergoing elective or emergency procedures requiring […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 2 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Assessing the Role of Intrathecal Catheters in Preventing Post-dural Puncture Headaches:

Authors: Chopra I et al. Journal: Cureus, Volume 17, Issue 12, Article e100456 SummaryThis systematic review evaluates whether placement of an intrathecal catheter (ITC) following accidental dural puncture (ADP) reduces the incidence of post-dural puncture headache (PDPH). PDPH remains a frequent and morbid complication of neuraxial anesthesia, particularly in young and obstetric patients, with reported […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 2 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Airway Management During Laparoscopic Surgery in a Patient With Saber Sheath Trachea

Authors: Saito H et al. Journal: Cureus, Volume 18, Issue 1, Article e102611 SummaryThis case report describes airway management for prolonged robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery in a 78-year-old man with saber-sheath trachea, an anatomic deformity associated with COPD that combines elements of fixed tracheal stenosis and dynamic tracheomalacia. The major anesthetic concern was the risk of […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 2 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Risk factors for a central-to-peripheral arterial blood pressure gradient in adults

Authors: Chala H et al. Source: Canadian Journal of Anesthesia. Published January 13, 2026. Summary:This systematic review examined risk factors associated with a central-to-peripheral arterial blood pressure gradient (CPAPG) in adults, a phenomenon in which radial arterial pressures underestimate central arterial pressure. Such gradients can meaningfully distort hemodynamic interpretation and lead to inappropriate clinical decisions […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 2 February, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
ACA enrollment backslides to 23M in 2026

Author: Rebecca Pifer Parduhn Healthcare Dive Dive Brief: Almost 23 million Americans signed up for health insurance coverage on the Affordable Care Act exchanges this year, the CMS said on Wednesday. That’s down 5% from last year’s record high, but not the nosedive some market watchers predicted given steep premium increases for ACA plans. Some […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 2 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 - 30 January, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
The effect of body mass index on short-term outcomes in nonagenarians and centenarians with critical illness

Authors: Hinton J et al. Source: Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine. 2025. Article 101634. DOI: 10.1016/j.accpm.2025.101634 Summary:In this large bi-national retrospective cohort study, Hinton and colleagues examined the association between body mass index (BMI) and short-term outcomes in the very old critically ill population—specifically nonagenarians and centenarians admitted to the ICU. Despite extensive literature […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 30 January, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
The anesthesia shortage forecast: 5 predictions

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review As anesthesia leaders settle into 2026, the big questions aren’t just about hiring; they’re about how ASCs pay for coverage, how tightly schedules depend on staffing stability and whether technology and partnership models can offset rising costs. Here are five predictions leaders shared with Becker’s about where anesthesia is headed next: […]

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