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Uncategorized Published - 28 July, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
The Implementation of Enhanced Recovery After Spine Surgery in High and Low/Middle-income Countries

Lele AV et al. Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology. 2025 Jul;37(3):242–254. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates the global implementation of enhanced recovery after spine surgery (spine ERAS) across World Bank-defined high-income countries (HICs) and low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Analyzing 83 studies for length of stay (LOS) and 20 for cost, the authors found that […]

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Uncategorized Published - 28 July, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
From garbage to green in the operating room: an anesthesiology resident-led soft plastics recycling quality improvement project

Karim Narsingani MD et al. Canadian Journal of Anesthesia. 2025 Jul; Published online ahead of print. In this single-center, resident-led quality improvement project in British Columbia, the authors implemented and scaled a soft plastic recycling initiative across 12 operating rooms (ORs). Initially piloted in one OR with a mean of 194g/day of soft plastic collected, […]

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Uncategorized Published - 28 July, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
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 - 28 July, 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 - 28 July, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
The History of Ultrasound-guided Regional Anesthesia

Marhofer P, Kapral S Anesthesiology. 2025; DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005548 This retrospective article revisits the landmark 1994 study by Kapral et al., which first described an ultrasound-guided supraclavicular approach to the brachial plexus. That “Classic Paper” marked a turning point in the field of regional anesthesia by introducing direct nerve visualization using two-dimensional ultrasound—an innovation met with […]

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Uncategorized Published - 25 July, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Optimal Infusion Rate of Norepinephrine for Prevention of Spinal Hypotension for Cesarean Delivery

Fatima Khatoon et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, July 2025 Norepinephrine is approximately 13 times more potent than phenylephrine when used as a prophylactic infusion to prevent hypotension after spinal anesthesia for cesarean delivery. In this randomized, triple-blinded study of 60 patients, the authors determined the ED50 of norepinephrine to be 1.01 µg/min and that of […]

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Uncategorized Published - 25 July, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesia’s breaking point: What happens if nothing changes?

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review By 2036, the U.S. is expected to face a shortage of 6,300 anesthesiologists, a crisis poised to reshape procedural care delivery. Becker’s spoke with six anesthesia leaders to explore the long-term consequences of this growing shortage and how it could impact surgical access, care quality and healthcare system sustainability in the next […]

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Uncategorized Published - 25 July, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Modification of the Murphy’s Eye of a Single-Lumen Endotracheal Tube to Facilitate One-Lung Ventilation in a Child Having a Robotic Sleeve Resection of the Left Bronchus

Anita S. Joselyn et al. A & A Practice, June 2025 This article discusses a technical modification to improve one-lung ventilation in pediatric patients using a single-lumen endotracheal tube (ETT). Specifically, it addresses the difficulty of right endobronchial intubation due to the short length of the right mainstem bronchus. The conventional approach—aligning the Murphy’s eye […]

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Uncategorized Published - 25 July, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Children: Challenges and Some Solutions

Authors: Benzon H, et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia. 2025;141(1):74–76. This editorial highlights the persistent challenge of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in pediatric patients, noting that the incidence is nearly twice as high in children compared to adults. PONV can lead to dehydration, delayed discharge, unplanned admissions, and increased healthcare costs. The authors discuss the […]

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Uncategorized Published - 25 July, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Intravenous Dabigatran Provides Effective, Reversible Anticoagulation for Cardiopulmonary Bypass in a Sheep Model

Authors: Nadtochiy, Sergiy M PhD et al Anesthesiology ():10.1097/ALN.0000000000005580, May 27, 2025. Background – Heparin is the standard anticoagulant used during Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB). However, there are problems with heparin, including immunogenicity and variability of effect, that make a search for an alternative desirable. We have reported that dabigatran anticoagulation provides adequate conditions for CPB in […]

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