Anesthesiology Published - 22 January, 2026 By - Dr Clemens

Recycling and Environmental Sustainability in Anesthesia Practice

Authors: Nadeem S et al. Cureus 18(1): e101037. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.101037. SummaryThis narrative review argues that “green anesthesia” needs to move beyond low-flow techniques alone and tackle the larger, highly addressable waste stream generated around anesthesia care. Across multiple operating room (OR) waste audits and implementation reports, anesthesiology contributes a meaningful share of OR waste, and […]

Anesthesiology Published - 22 January, 2026 By - Dr Clemens

Spinal Anaesthesia for Complete Molar Pregnancy With Biochemical Thyrotoxicosis and Ventricular Ectopy

Authors: Glaser R et al. Cureus, 18(1): e101614, January 2026 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.101614 SummaryThis case report covers anesthetic decision-making for uterine evacuation in a 20-year-old primigravida (16 weeks) with a complete hydatidiform mole complicated by extreme β-hCG elevation, biochemical thyrotoxicosis (suppressed TSH with elevated free T4), and frequent ventricular ectopy (PVC bigeminy). The key clinical point […]

Anesthesiology Published - 22 January, 2026 By - Dr Clemens

Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Rescue for Catastrophic Grade 3 Bone Cement Implantation Syndrome in a Patient With Aortic Valve Stenosis and Moderate Pulmonary Hypertension: A Case Report

Authors: Kume H et al. Cureus, 18(1): e101514, January 2026 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.101514 SummaryThis case report describes the successful use of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) as rescue therapy for catastrophic Grade 3 bone cement implantation syndrome (BCIS) during total hip arthroplasty in an 80-year-old woman with moderate-to-severe aortic valve stenosis and moderate pulmonary hypertension. The […]

Anesthesiology Published - 22 January, 2026 By - Dr Clemens

Acute Respiratory Failure and Metabolic Acidosis Due to Excessive Normal Saline Absorption During Hysteroscopic Myomectomy: A Case Report

Authors: Naiki H et al. Cureus, 17(6): e86591, June 2025 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.86591 SummaryThis case report describes acute respiratory failure and severe hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis resulting from excessive intravascular absorption of normal saline during hysteroscopic myomectomy. Although isotonic saline is widely considered safer than hypotonic distension media, this case illustrates that large-volume absorption can still lead […]

Anesthesiology Published - 22 January, 2026 By - Dr Clemens

Standardising Anaesthetic Induction in Code Red Trauma Patients: A Quality Improvement Initiative at a Major London Trauma Centre

Authors: Hogan A et al. Cureus, Volume 18, Issue 1, Article e101769, January 2026. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.101769. SummaryThis quality improvement/service evaluation project addressed a high-risk moment in trauma anesthesia: induction for “code red” patients (hemodynamically unstable with ongoing hemorrhage) who are vulnerable to cardiovascular collapse, particularly when managed by trainees who may be less familiar with […]

Anesthesiology Published - 22 January, 2026 By - Dr Clemens

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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 - 21 January, 2026 By - Dr Clemens

How anesthesia staffing strain is reshaping ASCs

Author: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesia staffing challenges are moving from a persistent operational headache to a defining structural force for ASCs. As workforce shortages persist, labor costs rise and reimbursement pressures intensify, ASC leaders are rethinking clinical models, partnerships and growth strategies to maintain access, efficiency and financial stability. Anesthesia workforce strain isn’t […]

Anesthesiology Published - 21 January, 2026 By - Dr Clemens

Anesthesia for the First Fully Robotic Simultaneous Living Donor Liver Transplant in Europe

Authors: Pereira F et al. Cureus, 18(1): e101604, January 2026 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.101604 SummaryThis case report describes the anesthetic management of the first fully robotic simultaneous living donor liver transplant (LDLT) performed in Europe. The procedure involved two parallel operations conducted in adjacent operating rooms using dual robotic platforms: a robotic right hepatectomy in a healthy […]

Anesthesiology Published - 21 January, 2026 By - Dr Clemens

Post-tracheostomy With Long-Standing Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Ankylosis Using a Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) Scan for Airway Assessment: A Case Report

Authors: Uppalapati V et al. Cureus, Volume 18, Issue 1, Article e101662, January 2026. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.101662. SummaryThis case report describes the perioperative airway assessment and management of a 56-year-old man with long-standing temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis and a prior history of emergency tracheostomy following a cannot-intubate, cannot-ventilate scenario. The coexistence of severely restricted mouth opening, […]

Anesthesiology Published - 21 January, 2026 By - Dr Clemens

Magnesium Toxicity in an Obstetric Patient Due to Preeclampsia-Related Renal Dysfunction Despite Administration of a Standard Pritchard Regimen: A Case Report

Authors: Pinehas N L et al. Cureus, 18(1): e101584, January 2026 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.101584 SummaryThis case report describes severe magnesium toxicity in a 22-year-old pregnant patient treated for eclampsia using a standard intramuscular Pritchard magnesium sulfate regimen in the setting of preeclampsia-related renal dysfunction. Despite receiving guideline-recommended dosing, impaired renal excretion led to progressive hypermagnesemia with […]