Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology Published - 17 April, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
CRNA Autonomy + Pain Physician Leadership Opportunity — Build Something Special at Hardin Medical Center

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 […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 16 April, 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 - 16 April, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Outcomes of Nontransfusable and Transfusable Patients After Major Noncardiac Surgery

Authors: Lucas M et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia 142(4):653–663, April 2026 This large retrospective cohort study evaluated outcomes in 25,979 adult patients undergoing major noncardiac surgery across two German hospitals, comparing three care models: transfusion-free blood management, patient blood management (PBM), and no PBM. The primary comparison focused on nontransfusable patients (managed with transfusion-free strategies) […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 16 April, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Quantitative Assessment of Left Ventricular Systolic Function: A Guide for Anesthesiologists

Cardiac Anesthesiologist blog Introduction Evaluating left ventricular (LV) systolic function is a cornerstone of hemodynamic monitoring in perioperative care and the ICU. While qualitative “eyeballing” is valuable for rapid assessment, quantitative measurements provide the objectivity needed for clinical decision-making and longitudinal tracking of a patient’s status. This article explores the primary quantitative methods used to […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 16 April, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
CHA₂DS₂-VASc Score January 29, 2026

Cardiac Anesthesiologist Blog The CHA₂DS₂-VASc score is a widely used clinical prediction tool designed to estimate the annual risk of stroke and systemic thromboembolism in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AF). It represents an improved refinement of the earlier CHADS₂ score, incorporating additional risk factors for better stratification, particularly among lower-risk individuals. The acronym stands for: Congestive […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 16 April, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
How to Add Dental Sedation Services Without Disrupting Workflow?

NovaSed blog You know you need to do it. Your competitors just added sedation services to attract more patients. Your own patients ask about it too, and you’re starting to realize that local anesthesia and nitrous oxide aren’t enough. But you’re hesitant. Offering sedation sounds promising, until you consider everything it might involve: permits, training, […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 16 April, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Modeling Anesthesia Gas Diffusion Patterns Using Markov Models

Radius Anesthesia The administration of inhaled anesthetics depends on diffusion from the lungs into the blood and the brain. Classical pharmacokinetic–pharmacodynamic (PK-PD) models treat this as deterministic, assuming uptake and washout produce consistent effects. In practice, however, both the movement of gas through the lungs and the timing of emergence vary widely, influenced by turbulence, […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 16 April, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
CRNA Autonomy + Pain Physician Leadership Opportunity — Build Something Special at Hardin Medical Center

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 […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 15 April, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
The anesthesia staffing strategies that are actually working

Author: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesia staffing shortages show no sign of easing, and health systems are aware that no single fix exists. Industry leaders told Becker’s that, instead,  they are rethinking everything from scheduling and compensation to culture and workforce pipelines to stabilize coverage. The takeaway: success now depends on how well systems align staffing with […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 15 April, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Vasopressin: Mechanism, Uses, and Clinical Applications in Critical Care

Cardiac Anesthesiologist Blog Vasopressin, also known as antidiuretic hormone (ADH), is a vital peptide hormone produced by the posterior pituitary gland. It plays a key role in regulating water balance in the kidneys and maintaining blood pressure through powerful vasoconstrictive effects. In critical care settings, synthetic vasopressin has become an essential tool for managing hypotension, sepsis, and […]

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