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Uncategorized Published - 11 March, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Comparative methods to predict redosing of bupivacaine and ropivacaine in truncal catheters

Authors: Bungart, Brittani MD PhD et al Anesthesiology February 05, 2025. Background: Despite the frequent use of ropivacaine and bupivacaine, there is limited guidance on redosing of these medications following an initial bolus. Intermittent redosing is a clinical practice in the setting of nerve catheters, often utilizing large doses. Comparatively, theoretical elimination rates are available […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 March, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Neuromuscular Blockade and Antagonism in Patients with Renal Impairment

Authors: Elkhateb, Rania MD, MS-CTS et al Anesthesiology February 10, 2025. | Background: Current practice guidelines do not address the use of neuromuscular blocking and antagonism agents in patients with renal impairment. The FDA label for sugammadex advises against use in patients with severe renal impairment (eGFR < 30 ml/min). Using a multicenter electronic health record […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 March, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
We need a great CRNA to join our new anesthesia team Riverdale, GA!

We’re excited to announce the formation of a new anesthesia group in Riverdale, GA, located just 10 minutes from the Atlanta Airport. We’re seeking dedicated CRNAs to join our collaborative care team, which will include 4 full-time CRNAs and 2 anesthesiologists managing 4 operating rooms.  This is a 25% independent practice and doing own blocks! […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 March, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Discover The Best Anesthesiologist Opportunity in New Mexico

If you’re an anesthesiologist searching for a balanced lifestyle and rewarding work, you’ll want to check out this opportunity. Our all-anesthesiologist group is seeking a dedicated team member to join our collaborative practice. Position Highlights: Zero Call for 3 Weeks: Enjoy three weeks of no call duty, followed by one week of call. Even during […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 March, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Periacetabular Osteotomy Multimodal Pain Control Using Erector Spinae Plane vs Epidural Catheter

Authors: Fiedler, Anna K BS et al  Anesthesiology February 07, 2025. Background: Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) is an established treatment for symptomatic developmental hip dysplasia. Epidural analgesia is traditionally used for perioperative pain management but may have negative secondary effects, including distal motor and sensory deficits, and hypotension which delays rehabilitation and prolongs discharge. One alternative […]

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Uncategorized Published - 10 March, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Predictive Validity of Anesthesiologists’ Quality of Clinical Supervision and Nurse Anesthetists’ Work Habits Assessed by Their Associations With Operating Room Times

AUTHORS: Dexter, Franklin MD, PhD, FASA et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 140(3):p 723-731, March 2025. BACKGROUND: At all Joint Commission-accredited hospitals, the anesthesia department chair must report quantitative assessments of anesthesiologists’ and nurse anesthetists’ (CRNAs’) clinical performance at least annually. Most metrics lack evidence of usefulness, cost-effectiveness, reliability, or validity. Earlier studies showed that anesthesiologists’ clinical […]

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Uncategorized Published - 10 March, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Measuring Well-Being Influencers: Development and Validation of the WISH Inventory

Authors: Higgins, K. Elliott III M.D. et al Anesthesiology February 03, 2025. Background: Improving healthcare professional well-being and reducing burnout requires improving work ecosystems and cultures. Current well-being metrics focus on distal outcomes within individuals (e.g., professional fulfillment or burnout). In this study, we developed and evaluated the performance of an inventory measuring perceptions of […]

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Uncategorized Published - 10 March, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Accuracy of two-compartment modelling of gas exchange with ventilation-perfusion mismatch in inhalational anesthesia

Author: Peyton, Philip J MD PhD Anesthesiology January 30, 2025. Background: Multi-compartment computer models of heterogeneity in alveolar ventilation-perfusion ratios (VA/Q scatter) across the lung explain the significant alveolar-arterial (A-a) partial pressure gradients and associated alveolar dead-space fractions (VDA/VA) seen in anesthetized patients for both carbon dioxide and for anesthetic gases of different blood solubilities. […]

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Uncategorized Published - 10 March, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Assessing Fire Risk in Surgery: Why Limit Open Oxygen Delivery to 30%?

Authors: Mark E. Bruley, CCE-R, FACCE; Jeffrey Feldman, MD, MSE, FASA Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Volume 40, No. 1 • February 2025  Surgical fires continue to cause preventable morbidity and mortality despite educational efforts and well-established recommendations for eliminating the risk.1-6 Many medical societies and regulatory bodies recommend limiting open oxygen delivery to 30%. These include the […]

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Uncategorized Published - 10 March, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Discover The Best Anesthesiologist Opportunity in New Mexico

If you’re an anesthesiologist searching for a balanced lifestyle and rewarding work, you’ll want to check out this opportunity. Our all-anesthesiologist group is seeking a dedicated team member to join our collaborative practice. Position Highlights: Zero Call for 3 Weeks: Enjoy three weeks of no call duty, followed by one week of call. Even during […]

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