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Uncategorized Published - 20 November, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
High Spinal Anesthesia Leading to Cardiac Arrest During Cesarean Section of a Patient With Sickle Cell Disease

Author: Hadri A O et al. Cureus 17(10), October 2025. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.95774 This case report describes a 28-year-old woman with sickle cell disease who experienced cardiac arrest due to high spinal anesthesia during a cesarean section. The patient, initially receiving epidural analgesia for labor, required conversion to surgical anesthesia after fetal distress developed. Following a […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 November, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
National Rural Health Day: AANA Spotlights the Critical Role of CRNAs in Rural Healthcare

ROSEMONT, Ill., Nov. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — (AANA) – Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), often the sole provider of anesthesia care to rural communities, and the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) understand the unique challenges rural communities face to get and stay healthy. “Today more than ever, rural communities are struggling to address health accessibility issues, including a […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 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 - 19 November, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Rethinking Thoracotomy Analgesia: Paravertebral Block Versus Thoracic Epidural Analgesia in Real-World Practice

Authors: Imran M et al. Cureus 17(10): e95807, October 2025. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.95807 This retrospective cohort study compared thoracic paravertebral block (PVB) with thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA) in 380 adults undergoing open thoracotomy at a tertiary cardiothoracic center. The goal was to assess real-world effectiveness and safety within an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) framework, focusing […]

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Uncategorized Published - 19 November, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Sudden Loss of Consciousness in the Operating Room

Author: Portela e Silva R et al. Cureus 17(10), October 2025. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.95775 This case report describes a 79-year-old woman with atrial fibrillation on oral anticoagulation who experienced a sudden loss of consciousness in the operating room just before induction for emergent thromboembolectomy for acute limb ischemia. Initially awake and alert, she abruptly developed apnea […]

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Uncategorized Published - 19 November, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Regional Anesthesia as an Emergency Department Consulting Service

Authors: Gabriel R A et al. Cureus 17(10): e95836, October 2025. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.95836 This quality improvement pilot study evaluated the feasibility of implementing a regional anesthesia consulting service in a hospital Emergency Department (ED) and its effect on patient experience and pain control. The project was initiated to address limited ED access to regional blocks […]

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Uncategorized Published - 19 November, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Two-Needle Approach to Replenish an Empty Intrathecal Pump

Authors: Kent A et al. Cureus 17(11): e95952, November 2025. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.95952 This report presents a novel, practical technique to safely refill an empty intrathecal pump—an essential device used for delivering intrathecal opioids or baclofen in patients with chronic pain or spasticity. When the reservoir runs dry, the absence of residual fluid eliminates the usual […]

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Uncategorized Published - 19 November, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Epidural Anesthesia in a Patient With Turner Syndrome

Authors: Deckbar J et al. Cureus 17(11): e95993, November 2025. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.95993 This case report details the anesthetic management of a 32-year-old gravida 2 para 0 woman with mosaic Turner syndrome (TS) who achieved spontaneous pregnancy and underwent labor induction at 37 weeks. TS, characterized by short stature, skeletal deformities, and frequent cardiovascular anomalies, presents […]

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Uncategorized Published - 19 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 - 18 November, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
On the Brink of the Abyss: Managing More Than 25 Liters of Blood Loss During a Cesarean Section

Authors: Kotsev S N et al. Cureus 17(10): e95589, October 2025. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.95589 This extraordinary case describes a 38-year-old gravida 9, para 8 woman with placenta percreta who experienced more than 25 liters of intraoperative blood loss during cesarean section—one of the highest volumes reported in a surviving patient. Despite prior cesarean deliveries, obesity (BMI […]

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