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Uncategorized Published - 26 November, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Cuff Pressure in Pediatric Patients

Authors: Gomes J et al. Source: Cureus. 17(11): e96956. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.96956. Summary:This prospective clinical audit examined how often pediatric endotracheal tube cuff pressures fall outside the recommended safe range of 20–30 cmH₂O during general anesthesia. Over one month, 45 pediatric patients undergoing elective or urgent procedures were evaluated immediately after intubation and again at the […]

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Uncategorized Published - 26 November, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Intraoperative Airway Management Using Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Airway Obstruction From Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis at the Thoracic Inlet

Authors: Yano et al. Cureus 17(11): e96927, November 15, 2025. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.96927 SummaryThis case report describes a 75-year-old man with progressive dyspnea caused by diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) at the thoracic inlet. Severe bony overgrowth anteriorly and posteriorly created a fixed, narrowed space compressing the trachea to an estimated 5 mm diameter. Because both […]

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Uncategorized Published - 26 November, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
From Synthesis to Scrutiny: Evaluating the Quality of Anaesthesiology Meta-Analyses (2015-2022)

Authors: Turner J et al. Anaesthesiology Journal • Cureus • DOI: 10.7759/cureus.90058 SummaryThis study evaluated the methodological quality of anaesthesiology meta-analyses published between 2015 and 2022 across six major journals. Using the Revised-AMSTAR (R-AMSTAR) scoring system with detailed binary sub-criterion assessment, the authors reviewed 130 full-text meta-analyses drawn from a pool of 455 published during […]

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Uncategorized Published - 25 November, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Isobaric Versus Hypobaric Plus Isobaric Bupivacaine in Thoracic Segmental Spinal Anesthesia for the Reduction of Shoulder Pain During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Authors: Chandra R et al. Chandra R, Khan I, Paliwal N W, et al. Source: Cureus. 17(11): e97048. doi:10.7759/cureus.97048. Summary:This randomized controlled trial examined whether using a combination of hypobaric plus isobaric bupivacaine in thoracic segmental spinal anesthesia (TSSA) reduces intraoperative shoulder pain during laparoscopic cholecystectomy compared with isobaric bupivacaine alone. Ninety ASA I–II patients […]

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Uncategorized Published - 25 November, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Assessing the Impact of a Red Trauma Simulation on Anesthesia Residents’ Confidence, Comfort, and Overnight Call Readiness

Authors: Wasserman R et al. Cureus, 2025; DOI: 10.7759/cureus.93102 SummaryThis study evaluated whether a high-acuity “Red Trauma” simulation could improve new anesthesia residents’ confidence, comfort, and readiness for independent overnight call. Thirteen CA-1 residents participated in a scenario involving a 25-year-old trauma patient with a positive FAST exam, worsening hemodynamics, and initiation of a massive […]

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Uncategorized Published - 25 November, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
A Systematic Review of the Effective Dose of Intrathecal Ropivacaine for Cesarean Section

Authors: Vakiarou F et al. Published in: Cureus, September 2025. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.91480 Summary: This systematic review evaluated all randomized controlled trials that compared different doses of intrathecal ropivacaine for cesarean delivery. Across 10 trials and 756 patients, the authors found substantial heterogeneity in study design, dosing regimens (4 mg to 25 mg), and definitions of […]

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Uncategorized Published - 25 November, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Remimazolam as a Novel Option for Procedural Sedation

Authors: Ziembicki H et al. Cureus 17(9):e91962, September 10, 2025. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.91962 Remimazolam is an emerging ultra–short-acting benzodiazepine designed to address the major limitations of midazolam in procedural sedation. Unlike midazolam, it does not produce active metabolites and is rapidly hydrolyzed by tissue esterases, creating a predictable onset, quick offset, and faster recovery with far […]

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Uncategorized Published - 25 November, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Rural hospitals’ labor and delivery closures increased in 2025

Author: Dave Muoio Fierce Healthcare More rural hospitals have closed or are planning to close their labor and delivery units in 2025 than in 2024, bringing the total number of closures since the end of 2020 to 116, according to the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform (CHQPR). In a November report, the policy […]

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Uncategorized Published - 25 November, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
BEST Independent CRNA Opportunity – Savannah, TN

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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Uncategorized Published - 24 November, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
An Unexpected Cardiac Arrest After Spinal Anesthesia for a Cesarean Section: A Case Report

Authors: Madruga C et al. Source: Cureus, September 2025, DOI 10.7759/cureus.92688 Summary:This case report describes a sudden maternal cardiac arrest occurring minutes after spinal anesthesia for an urgent 39-week cesarean section. The patient, with chronic hypertension, type 2 diabetes and obesity, had undergone a prolonged labor induction. Spinal anesthesia was placed with standard doses of […]

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