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Uncategorized Published - 16 October, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Physicians in hospital-owned practices aren’t happy: 10 insights

Autor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Physicians working in hospital-owned practices are nearly three times more likely to report dissatisfaction compared to those in physician-owned practices, according to consulting firm Bain & Company’s Frontline of Healthcare Survey, highlighted in an October blog post. “As healthcare continues to adopt a system-led approach, many practices have strayed from […]

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Uncategorized Published - 16 October, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
The IV supply crisis: What ASCs need to know

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Amid the fallout from Hurricane Helene, hospitals across the nation are conserving IV fluids. Here are nine things to know: 1. Flooding from Hurricane Helene damaged Baxter’s manufacturing plant in Marion, N.C., which supplies around 60% of the U.S. market’s IV fluids. On Oct. 3, Baxter informed customers they would only […]

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Uncategorized Published - 15 October, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Gastric Volume and Diabetes: Reply

Authors: Anahi Perlas, M.D.; Vincent W. S. Chan, M.D. Anesthesiology November 2024, Vol. 141, 1025–1026. In Reply: We thank Dr. Sethuraman for their interest in our article and the opportunity to address their study design points. First, there was a concern that a non-inferiority design is only suitable for clinical trials in which a treatment or intervention […]

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Uncategorized Published - 15 October, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Polygenic Score for the Prediction of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting

Authors: Nicholas J. Douville, MD, PhD et al  Anesthesiology September 2024. Background Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a key driver of unplanned admission and patient satisfaction following surgery. Because traditional risk factors do not completely explain variability in risk, we hypothesize that genetics may contribute to the overall risk for this complication. The objective […]

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Uncategorized Published - 15 October, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Association between Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists and Aspiration Pneumonia during Endoscopic Procedures

Authors: Chun-Yu Peng, M.D. et al  Anesthesiology November 2024, Vol. 141, 1009–1012. To the Editor: Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are approved for type 2 diabetes mellitus and weight loss. However, concerns have emerged regarding their potential to increase the risk of perioperative regurgitation and aspiration pneumonitis, despite standard fasting protocols.  The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA; […]

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Uncategorized Published - 15 October, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesiologists to CMS: ‘We want to be valued’

Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesiology faces numerous pressure points, including provider shortages and decreasing reimbursements. And, as private payers typically look to Medicare to determine their reimbursement rates, some look to CMS to change the course of consistent rate declines. Here is what four anesthesiologists told Becker’s they would like to see from CMS:  Editor’s […]

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Uncategorized Published - 15 October, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Ex Utero Intrapartum Intubation for Giant Fetal Neck Mass

Authors: Mengyun Zhao, M.D. et al Anesthesiology September 2024. Giant fetal neck masses are congenital anomalies that pose significant perinatal risks, including mortality, hypoxia, and anoxic brain damage due to difficulties in promptly establishing neonatal airway.  The ex utero intrapartum treatment (EXIT) procedure enables airway management while maintaining utero-placental circulation after partial delivery of the fetus via cesarean delivery.  […]

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Uncategorized Published - 15 October, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Discover The Best Anesthesiologist Opportunity in New Mexico

We are seeking a dedicated anesthesiologist to join our all-anesthesiologist group. Our team will consist of 4 full-time providers and 1 for vacation relief, managing 3 operating rooms. Position Highlights: Zero call for 3 weeks, followed by 1 week of call without daytime work only call after 7 PM therefore you may not work the […]

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Uncategorized Published - 15 October, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
A Great CRNA and Anesthesiologist Opportunity in Lubbock TX

We are seeking a dedicated anesthesia care team to join our new anesthesia care team contract at Lubbock Heart and Surgery Hospital in Lubbock TX. Position Highlights: Anesthesiologist call is 1:3 Competitive salary of $575,000 plus benefits. 8 weeks of vacation. CRNA no call Competitive salary of $280,000 plus benefits. 8 weeks of vacation. Interested? […]

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Uncategorized Published - 15 October, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Unexplained Intraoperative Movement During a Complex Craniotomy for Recurrent Petrous Apex Cholesterol Granuloma: A Case Report

Authors: Kattan L Cureus 16(10): e70660. doi:10.7759/cureus.70660 Abstract Intraoperative patient movement under general anesthesia, even with multiple monitoring modalities and adequate anesthetic depth, is rare but can lead to serious complications. Such movements are particularly dangerous in neurosurgical procedures, where precision is crucial. Similar risks exist in ophthalmic, spinal, and cardiac surgeries, where patient immobilization […]

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