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Uncategorized Published - 23 July, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Diagnostic Accuracy of Vascular Ultrasonography for Postanesthesia Induction Hypotension

Raoul Schorer et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, July 2025 In this systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis, 32 studies involving 2631 adult surgical patients were analyzed to evaluate the effectiveness of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in predicting postinduction hypotension (PIH). Of the 26 studies included in the meta-analysis, the most frequently studied test—the inferior vena cava […]

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Uncategorized Published - 23 July, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Exploring The Potential of The Intensive Care Infection Score in Antimicrobial Stewardship: A Case Report

Authors: Nacke N, et al. A&A Practice. 2025;19(7):e02004. This case report investigates the utility of the Intensive Care Infection Score (ICIS) as a novel decision-support tool in antimicrobial stewardship (AMS). ICIS measures early innate immune response to infection, using hematologic markers beyond traditional indicators like CRP, procalcitonin (PCT), and WBC counts, which often reflect inflammation […]

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Uncategorized Published - 23 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 - 23 July, 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 - 22 July, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Pediatrics: Incidence and Guideline Adherence

Authors: Portnoy Y, et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia. 2025;141(1):77–85. This large retrospective study examined over 3,700 pediatric surgeries and found a low overall incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV)—1.0% early and 3.8% delayed. However, only 32.5% of cases adhered to the Fourth Consensus Guidelines for PONV management. Factors like age ≥3 years and long-acting […]

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Uncategorized Published - 22 July, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Comparison of two Activated Clotting Time targets during cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass

Gorter KAM, et al. Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia. 2025. https://doi.org/[placeholder-link] This multicenter randomized controlled trial evaluated whether a lower activated clotting time (ACT) target of ≥400 seconds is equivalent to a higher ACT target of ≥480 seconds in patients undergoing first-time elective cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Among 1,021 patients across four […]

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Uncategorized Published - 22 July, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Spinal cord stimulation for chronic pain

Author: Chan HA, et al. Canadian Journal of Anesthesia. 2025. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12630-025-02556-x This retrospective study analyzed 100 patients who received spinal cord stimulation (SCS) at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto between January 2020 and July 2023. The most common indications were chronic pain after spinal surgery, chronic back pain without prior surgery, and complex regional pain […]

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Uncategorized Published - 22 July, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
5 CRNA licensing change questions, answered

Author: Paige Twenter Becker’s Clinical Leadership In the U.S., select certified registered nurse anesthetists are required to obtain a doctoral degree in 2025. Here are five questions, answered: 1. What prompted this licensing requirement? In the late 1990s and early 2000s, several nursing practice-focused doctoral degree programs emerged, according to the American Association of Colleges of […]

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Uncategorized Published - 22 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 - 22 July, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
3 must-know anesthesia headlines in 1 week

Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Here are three major headlines in the anesthesia industry since July 1, as reported by Becker’s: 1. In a July 7 article posted by The University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business, researchers outlined the impact of a recent anesthesia “rollup” acquisition on healthcare prices. The study found that the rollup of […]

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