Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology Published - 31 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Perioperative Blood Transfusion, Postoperative Hemoglobin, and Clinical Outcomes in Neonates

AUTHORS: Susan M. Goobie et al   Anesthesia & Analgesia 143(2):p 221-230, August 2026. BACKGROUND: Neonates are the most frequently transfused population perioperatively. Current guidelines based on evidence from neonatal trials and expert consensus recommend restrictive transfusion strategies, with hemoglobin (Hb) transfusion threshold levels between 7.5 and 12.0 g/dL based on gestational age, postnatal age, oxygen dependency, respiratory support, […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 31 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Ascension drug mix-up renews focus on medical error criminalization

Author: Paige Twenter Becker’s Clinical Leadership A medication mix-up that paralyzed a 72-year-old Nashville, Tenn., patient has pulled national pharmacy and anesthesiology groups into renewed scrutiny of whether clinicians should be criminally charged for errors. On Aug. 14, four joint replacement patients at Ascension St. Thomas Hospital Midtown in Nashville, Tenn., received potassium phosphate instead of the intended […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 31 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Migraine in Young Stroke Patients—Better Outcomes Despite Distinct Risk Profiles: Insights From the STROKE-CARD-Study

Author: Katharina Kaltseis et al European Journal of Neurology Aug 6 Introduction Migraine is a common neurological disorder and a non-traditional risk factor for ischaemic stroke. Its relationship with specific stroke subtypes and post-stroke outcomes remains unclear. We evaluated the association between migraine (with and without aura), stroke aetiology, functional outcomes, and cardiovascular risk profiles […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 31 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
A two-step deep learning framework for predicting difficult video laryngoscopy from ultrasound images

Authors: Chenyu Jin BMC Anesthesiology Background Deep learning integrated with ultrasound systems may assist in predicting difficult airway, a life-threatening complication in anesthesia. The study aimed to assess the feasibility of AI-based ultrasound for predicting difficult video laryngoscopy (DVL); and identify ultrasonographic measurements associated with DVL using AI-generated heatmaps. Methods Patients who underwent ultrasonographic airway […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 31 August, 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 - 28 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
When Safety Barriers Fail: Paracetamol-Induced Anaphylaxis Under General Anesthesia Despite Multiple Allergy Warnings

Authors: Sakai N, Michino T, Kamiya Y Cureus 18(7): e112365. doi:10.7759/cureus.112365 Abstract Intravenous paracetamol-induced anaphylaxis is uncommon but can be life-threatening during general anesthesia. The principal lesson of this case, however, was not the allergic reaction itself but the failure of multiple perioperative safety barriers that allowed the administration of a suspected allergen. We report […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 28 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Analgesic Efficacy of Bilateral Superficial Cervical Plexus Block Using Levobupivacaine vs Ropivacaine for Thyroid Surgery Under General Anesthesia

Authors: Velayutham V, Subramaniam R, Udayakumar R, et al. Cureus 18(7): e112386. doi:10.7759/cureus.112386 Background Thyroidectomy is commonly associated with moderate postoperative pain, which may delay recovery and discharge. Bilateral superficial cervical plexus block (BSCPB) is an established component of multimodal analgesia for thyroid surgery. Levobupivacaine and ropivacaine are long-acting aminoamide local anesthetics with improved safety […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 28 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Effect of Intravenous Clonidine Premedication on the Attenuation of Hemodynamic Stress Response in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

Author: Thangasamy E, J S Cureus 18(7): e112396. doi:10.7759/cureus.112396 Background Creation of pneumoperitoneum during laparoscopic surgery produces significant hemodynamic changes due to increased intra-abdominal pressure and sympathetic stimulation. Various pharmacological agents have been used to attenuate this stress response. Clonidine, an α2-adrenergic agonist, has sympatholytic properties that may provide hemodynamic stability during surgery. Aim This […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 28 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
How 1 million active US physicians break down across 52 specialties

Author: Cameron Cortigiano Becker’s ASC Review There are more practicing internal medicine physicians in the U.S. than any other specialty, with nearly 129,000 physicians, according to data from the Association of American Medical Colleges. In total, there are 1,032,365 active physicians in the U.S. across all specialties, according to 2024 data from the organization, the latest available. Family […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 28 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Efficacy of Liposomal Bupivacaine in Regional Nerve Blocks for the Below-Knee Amputation

Authors: Mandalapu S, Miner N, Somenhalli A, et al. Cureus 18(7): e112613. doi:10.7759/cureus.112613 Abstract Introduction: Below-knee amputation (BKA) patients often struggle with postoperative pain as well as phantom limb pain. As excessive postoperative opioid use increases the risk of dependence, hyperalgesia, and decreased quality of life, regional nerve blocks using liposomal bupivacaine (LB) offer the […]

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