Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology Published - 26 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthetic Management of a Pediatric Patient With CTNNB1-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder

Authors: Rocha A, Cardante Santos C, Alves P, et al. Cureus 18(7): e112723. doi:10.7759/cureus.112723 Abstract CTNNB1-related neurodevelopmental disorder with spastic diplegia and visual defect (NEDSDV) is a rare genetic condition characterized by developmental delay, axial hypotonia, peripheral spasticity, and ophthalmologic abnormalities. Due to its phenotypic overlap with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy, NEDSDV may be underdiagnosed, […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 26 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthetic Considerations in a High-Risk Pregnant Patient With Myelomeningocele and Urosepsis Undergoing Emergent Surgery

Authors: Sievers M, Meral R, Anderson D Cureus 18(7): e112535. doi:10.7759/cureus.112535 Abstract The patient was a pregnant 30-year-old gravida 6, para 0 (G6P0) woman at 22 weeks and four days (22w4d) with myelomeningocele and neurogenic bladder who presented with progressive pain, fevers, chills, and transaminitis concerning for urosepsis requiring emergent cystolithalopaxy. Preoperative evaluation identified marked lower-extremity […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 26 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 - 25 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesiologists’ Assessment of the Correctness, Completeness, and Coherence of ChatGPT Answers to Patient Preoperative Questions

Authors: Werry D, Barry G, Uppal V, et al. Cureus 18(7): e112602. doi:10.7759/cureus.112602 Introduction Patients are increasingly turning to large language models (LLMs) for answers. However, LLMs like ChatGPT are relatively new technology and are untested for this purpose. Inconsistency and “hallucinations” are commonly described problems with LLMs. This study tested the consistency, correctness, completeness, […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 25 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Comparison of the Modified Aldrete Score and White Fast-Track Score in the Determination of Post-Anaesthesia Care Unit Discharge Readiness After General Anaesthesia

Authors: Mahajan A, Sharma S, Gupta V, et al. Cureus 18(7): e112608. doi:10.7759/cureus.112608 Abstract Background: Safe and timely discharge from the post-anaesthesia care unit (PACU) is essential for optimal recovery and efficient resource utilization. This study compared the Modified Aldrete Score (MAS) and White Fast-Track Score (WFTS) in the assessment of PACU discharge readiness, using […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 25 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Four Patients Harmed After Potassium Phosphate Was Mistakenly Used for Spinal Anesthesia in Nashville

Auth0r: Rob Clemens, MD, MBA. PhD A catastrophic medication error at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown in Nashville, Tennessee, has become an important patient-safety lesson for every anesthesia department, hospital pharmacy, and operating room in the country. On August 14, 2026, four patients scheduled for joint-replacement surgery mistakenly received potassium phosphate instead of mepivacaine, the […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 25 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Reassessing Reported Propofol Allergy in a Patient Requiring Jet Ventilation

Authors: Smith A, Daly P, Jackson M Cureus 18(7): e112664. doi:10.7759/cureus.112664 Abstract A 39-year-old man with severe subglottic stenosis required jet ventilation and total intravenous anesthesia for high-risk airway surgery. However, the patient reported a propofol allergy characterized by facial and tongue swelling, raising concern for prior anaphylaxis. Because alternative anesthetic techniques were considered suboptimal, […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 25 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Preoperative Risk Stratification of Acute Kidney Injury After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Using a Multimarker Model

Authors: Obata Y, Shimmi S, Seino Y, et al. Cureus 18(7): e112756. doi:10.7759/cureus.112756 Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) following transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a major predictor of poor postoperative outcomes. Post-TAVI AKI is considered a multifactorial syndrome involving renal functional reserve, tubular injury, and systemic inflammation; however, reliable preoperative stratification methods remain limited. […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 25 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Full-Time CRNA Opportunity in Savannah 17 weeks off

Anesthesia Experts is recruiting a full-time Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist for a private anesthesia practice in Savannah. 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 provided, […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 24 August, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Inability to Ventilate Due to a Sudden Intraoperative Tension Hydrothorax

Authors: Smith G, Jitheesh A, Le A, et al. Cureus 18(7): e112674. doi:10.7759/cureus.112674 Abstract Intraoperative ventilatory failure is most often attributed to airway or equipment problems, but rare pleural complications can produce abrupt obstructive physiology. We report an 85-year-old woman with severe mitral and aortic stenosis, end-stage renal disease (ESRD) on hemodialysis, and recurrent pleural […]

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