Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology Published - 23 December, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
The Effects of Dexamethasone in Cardiac Surgery

Authors: van Steenbergen GJ et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia 141(6):1216–1225, December 2025. SummaryThis retrospective, population-level analysis used data from the Netherlands Heart Registration to evaluate whether prophylactic dexamethasone affects postoperative outcomes in adult cardiac surgery. The study included 54,694 elective and urgent on-pump cardiac surgery patients from 2013 to 2021; 74.8% received perioperative dexamethasone. Using […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 23 December, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
New CRNA programs boom: 4 updates

Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Here are three newly launched or accredited training programs for certified registered nurse anesthetists reported by Becker’s since Oct. 9. 1. Wilmington University in New Castle, Del., and ChristianaCare received initial accreditation for its Delaware Nurse Anesthesiology Program. The inaugural cohort for the program is set to begin in January 2026. 2. Omaha, […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 23 December, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Liposomal Bupivacaine, Plain Bupivacaine, and Saline for Transversus Abdominis Plane Blocks

Authors: Turan A et al. Anesthesiology, December 2025. DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005869 SummaryThis randomized, triple-blinded clinical trial (CLEVELAND Trial) compared liposomal bupivacaine, plain bupivacaine, and saline for pre-incision, single-shot four-quadrant transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery. The study tested whether liposomal bupivacaine reduces postoperative opioid consumption more effectively than plain bupivacaine or […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 23 December, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Global Burden of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome in At-Risk Populations

Authors: D’Souza RS et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia. 141(6):1275–1285, December 2025. SummaryThis systematic review and meta-analysis quantified the global prevalence of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) among high-risk populations following an inciting event such as trauma or surgery. The authors analyzed 214 studies published between 1993 and 2023, encompassing 2,491,378 participants from 35 countries, of […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 23 December, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
BEST Independent CRNA Opportunity – Savannah, TN just increased salary $15,000

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 - 22 December, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Good, bad news for anesthesia in 2026

Author: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesia is at an inflection point: soaring demand, evolving technology and growing outpatient volume offer new opportunities, but workforce shortages, reimbursement pressure and increasing complexity threaten sustainability. These five trends illustrate why anesthesia leaders say 2026 will bring both opportunity and serious headwinds: 1. Workforce shortages and burnout are pushing […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 22 December, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Avoiding Intubation in Severe Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Due to Mixed Amiodarone Toxicity and Haemophilus Influenzae

Authors: La Brocca U et al. Cureus • December 2025 SummaryThis case report describes a 78-year-old woman with severe ARDS caused by a combination of Haemophilus influenzae pneumonia and chronic amiodarone pulmonary toxicity. Despite a profound P/F ratio nadir of 58 on high-flow nasal oxygen, she remained alert, stable, and without signs of respiratory collapse. […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 22 December, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Standardizing Quality Metrics for Neuraxial Labor Analgesia

Authors: Patel S S et al. Journal: Cureus 17(12): e98450, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.98450 SummaryThis article proposes a standardized quality improvement framework for neuraxial labor analgesia in obstetric anesthesia. Because quality metrics for epidural and combined spinal-epidural techniques vary widely between institutions, the authors synthesized national guidance and expert opinion to create a uniform, procedure-specific benchmarking system. […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 22 December, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Postoperative Sore Throat in the Postanesthetic Care Unit: Incidence, Contributing Factors, and Association With Airway Management

Authors: Sousa Braga I et al. Source: Cureus 17(12): e98473. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.98473 Summary:This retrospective study evaluated postoperative sore throat (POST) in 106 adults recovering in the PACU after general anesthesia with airway instrumentation. The overall incidence of POST was 21.7%, which is lower than the 30–60% commonly reported in prior literature. Moderate symptoms (VAS 4–7) […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 22 December, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Changes in Plasma Glycine Concentration in General Anesthesia With Remifentanil

Authors: Kato et al. Journal line: Cureus, November 12, 2025. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.96727 Summary:This prospective pilot study examined whether glycine-containing remifentanil elevates plasma glycine levels during general anesthesia. The concern arises because remifentanil formulations include glycine, and glycine acts as a co-agonist at the NMDA receptor, potentially contributing to opioid-induced hyperalgesia or postanesthetic shivering. Ten patients […]

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