Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology Published - 2 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Masimo Receives CE Mark for AI-Powered smartSedLine™ Brain Function Monitor to Advance Anesthetic Management

News provided by Masimo Corporation  Next-Generation PSi Algorithm Is Designed to Respond Faster During Induction and Provide Greater Stability in Challenging Low-Power EEG Conditions Masimo, a Danaher company and a specialty diagnostics solutions innovator of pulse oximetry and other patient-monitoring solutions, today announced CE Mark for smartSedLine™, its next-generation brain function monitor featuring an AI-powered […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 2 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Why the anesthesia pipeline is failing: 10 numbers to know

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesia has become one of the most persistent staffing headaches for ASCs and hospitals alike. It’s not just a bad labor market, but a pipeline problem stacked on top of an aging workforce, a bottlenecked training system and a reimbursement environment that’s making it harder to attract new anesthesiologists […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 2 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
CRNA Job in Key West, Florida – $275,000, No Call, Paid Malpractice and Island Living

What if your next CRNA position offered excellent compensation, no call, a manageable anesthesia practice—and you got to live in Key West, Florida? Key West Anesthesia Services, LLC is seeking a full-time CRNA to join our established anesthesia team in one of the most desirable locations in the country. This is a $275,000 1099 position […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 1 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Facilitators of and barriers to non-regional anesthesia fellowship-trained anesthesiologists performing ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia: a qualitative study using the Theoretical Domains Framework

Authors: Isabelle Birchall MD et al Canadian Journal of Anesthesia Purpose Ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia (UGRA) is an essential skill in anesthesiology, yet non-regional anesthesia fellowship-trained anesthesiologists often have limited opportunities to perform it. Using the Theoretical Domains Framework(TDF), we aimed to explore the barriers to and facilitators of anesthesiologists’ performing UGRA without fellowship training in […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 1 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Association between preoperative vitamin D level and postoperative pain in patients undergoing breast cancer surgery

Authors: Mahdy Ahmed Abdelhady et al  BMJ Journals Regional Anesthesia & Acute Pain Background This study investigated the relationship between preoperative serum vitamin D levels and acute postoperative pain scores in patients undergoing unilateral breast cancer surgery. Methods The study was conducted at Fayoum University Hospital between September 2024 and April 2025. 184 American Society of Anesthesiologists […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 1 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Peripheral Nerve Blocks and Fascial Plane Blocks in Labor: Expert Evidence-Based Perspectives

Authors: Antonio Coviello et al   Anesthesia & Analgesia 143(1):p 59-67, July 2026.  The World Health Organization (WHO) designates epidural analgesia as the “gold standard” for labor pain relief.1 However, inserting epidurals can be challenging or contraindicated in certain situations (eg, thrombocytopenia, coagulopathy). Additional comorbidities may preclude neuraxial techniques, so the need for alternative methods becomes more pressing. Historically, pudendal […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 1 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Surgical time, peri-operative major adverse cardiac and cerebral events and hospital stay in noncardiac surgery: insights from 7-day service implementation

AUTHORS: Weixian Xu et al  European Journal of Anaesthesiology August 06, 2026. BACKGROUND The ‘out of hours effect’ applies to patients undergoing surgery during night shifts, weekends or holidays, who face higher risks of complications and mortality. The 7-day service policy was implemented to ensure consistent healthcare delivery. OBJECTIVE To assess the association between surgical […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 1 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Effects of Single Bolus Exposure to Propofol on Depression-like Behavior in a Chronic Unpredictable Mild Stress Model in Mice

Authors: Jinfang Song et al  Anesthesiology 144(6):p 1329-1351, June 2026 Background: Depression is a prevalent psychiatric disorder linked to excitatory/inhibitory neurotransmission imbalance, particularly in the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC). Propofol, a γ-aminobutyric acid type A (GABAA) receptor agonist, induces rapid mood improvements clinically, yet its antidepressant-like effects and underlying mechanisms remain unclear.Methods: Network pharmacology was used to […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 1 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Full-Time CRNA Opportunity in Savannah TN 17 weeks off

Anesthesia Experts is recruiting a full-time Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist for a private anesthesia practice in Savannah TN. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CRNA seeking a highly desirable schedule, excellent compensation, and the ability to practice independently as part of a three-CRNA anesthesia team. Position Highlights • Excellent salary • Malpractice insurance […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 31 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
5 ways insurers are undercutting anesthesia payments: ASA

Author:  Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review From facility penalties to time caps, anesthesiologists have spent the last two years absorbing insurer workarounds aimed, directly or indirectly, at paying less for anesthesia care. According to the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the pattern is not a coincidence but a strategy, and it has put itself at the […]

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