Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology Published - 17 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesiologist Opportunity in Carlsbad, New Mexico: $550,000, Eight Weeks of Vacation, and Up to $300,000 in Student-Loan Repayment

Anesthesia Experts and Carlsbad Anesthesia Services, LLC are seeking a full-time anesthesiologist to join our established anesthesia team at Carlsbad Medical Center in Carlsbad, New Mexico. This is an exceptional opportunity for an anesthesiologist seeking excellent compensation, a predictable schedule, manageable cases, and a true work-life balance. Because Carlsbad is located in a New Mexico […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 16 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Postoperative Oral Corticosteroids for Pain Management and Recovery After Total Knee Arthroplasty

Author: Thomas Vingerhoets, et al. Cureus, May 28, 2026 Postoperative pain after total knee arthroplasty can delay mobilization, increase opioid requirements, and slow functional recovery. Although intravenous dexamethasone is commonly incorporated into multimodal analgesia, the effectiveness and safety of extending corticosteroid treatment with an oral postoperative regimen remain uncertain. This systematic review evaluated oral corticosteroids […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 16 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesia’s leverage issue

Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Many anesthesia departments and ASCs facing staffing shortages have turned toward cheaper labor as a solution. Jarrett Heard, MD, associate professor of clinical anesthesiology and medical director of perioperative services at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, thinks that framing misses the actual lever available to the specialty. “I really […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 16 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Physicochemical Stability of an S-Ketamine-Dexmedetomidine Anesthetic Mixture

Author: Sergio Zuazo and Bruno Santiago Cureus, July 5, 2026 Combining S-ketamine and dexmedetomidine in a single infusion may simplify drug administration and reduce the number of infusion pumps required during anesthesia or procedural sedation. However, the physical and chemical stability of this specific mixture had not previously been established. This laboratory study evaluated whether […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 16 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Unintended Medial Cord Block Following Pectoral Nerve (PECS) I and II Blocks

Author: Shreya Desai, et al. Cureus, March 2026 Pectoral nerve blocks are commonly used to provide analgesia for breast and anterior chest-wall surgery. Although PECS I and II blocks are generally considered superficial and relatively safe, local anesthetic may occasionally spread beyond the intended fascial planes and affect portions of the brachial plexus. This case […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 16 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
A&A Editorial Awards Recognize Excellence in Research and Peer Review

The Daily Dose Anesthesia & Analgesia and A&A Practice recognized researchers and peer reviewers whose work has advanced anesthesiology research, clinical care, and scientific publishing. The awards were presented during the A&A Lunch Symposium at the 2026 IARS and SOCCA Annual Meeting. The ceremony was moderated by A&A Editor-in-Chief Jaideep J. Pandit, MA, BMBCh, DPhil, […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 16 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Erlanger anesthesia patient data sent to unauthorized billing vendor

Author: Naomi Diaz Becker’s ASC Review Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Erlanger Health System is notifying patients of Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital in Murphy, N.C., that their protected health information was sent to an unauthorized billing partner. Erlanger discovered the issue on May 13, according to a breach notification posted to the health system’s website. An investigation found that data belonging […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 16 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesiologist Opportunity in Carlsbad, New Mexico: $550,000, Eight Weeks of Vacation, and Up to $300,000 in Student-Loan Repayment

Anesthesia Experts and Carlsbad Anesthesia Services, LLC are seeking a full-time anesthesiologist to join our established anesthesia team at Carlsbad Medical Center in Carlsbad, New Mexico. This is an exceptional opportunity for an anesthesiologist seeking excellent compensation, a predictable schedule, manageable cases, and a true work-life balance. Because Carlsbad is located in a New Mexico […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 15 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
States ranked by CRNAs per capita

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review South Dakota has the highest concentration of certified registered nurse anesthetists relative to its population, with nearly 44 CRNAs per 100,000 residents, according to a Becker’s analysis of May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics employment data and 2024 U.S. Census population estimates. The figures reflect only employed CRNAs counted by […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 15 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Accuracy of AI Large Language Models for Medical Information

Radius Anesthesia blog The integration of large language models (LLMs) into healthcare and the daily lives of many people has raised critical questions regarding the accuracy of AI-generated medical information. While early enthusiasm has emphasized their potential to improve access to knowledge and reduce clinician workload, emerging evidence indicates that LLM performance is highly variable […]

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