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Uncategorized Published - 17 April, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
The Relationship Between Chronic Postoperative Pain and Circulating Inflammatory Biomarkers (CC-Chemokine Ligand 5, Adiponectin, and Resistin) After Fracture-Related Surgery in Pain Chronification

AUTHORS: Malewicz-Oeck et al Anesthesia & Analgesia March 25, 2025. BACKGROUND: After fracture-related surgery, chronic posttraumatic and/or postsurgical pain (CPSP) has a high incidence rate of up to 43% a year after surgery. Yet the underlying mechanisms are poorly understood. Murine and clinical evidence suggest immunological modulation of postsurgical pain. However, the specific cytokine profiles […]

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Uncategorized Published - 17 April, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Phenotyping the Transfusion Management Experience of Trainees Using Electronic Health Records

AUTHORS: Caldwell, Matthew D. MD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia March 27, 2025. BACKGROUND: Clinical experience is foundational to graduate medical education but is difficult to quantify. Self-reported case logs and scheduled rotations provide limited detail on residents’ actual experiences. The analysis of electronic health record (EHR) data may provide a more comprehensive view of […]

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Uncategorized Published - 16 April, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Profiling Postpartum Recovery After Scheduled Cesarean Delivery With Neuraxial Anesthesia

AUTHORS: Sharpe, Emily E. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia April 04, 2025. BACKGROUND: Childbirth can have a substantial impact on maternal health-related quality of life. Cesarean delivery is the most performed inpatient operation, yet little is known about normal postpartum recovery profiles. The primary aim of our study was to longitudinally evaluate global health […]

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Uncategorized Published - 16 April, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Metabolic Flexibility as a Candidate Mechanism for the Development of Postoperative Morbidity

AUTHORS: Arina, Pietro et al Anesthesia & Analgesia March 31, 2025. BACKGROUND: This study investigates the role of metabolic flexibility in determining perioperative outcomes. Metabolic flexibility, a key feature of metabolic health, is the ability to efficiently switch between different fuel sources (predominantly carbohydrates and fats) depending on energy demands and availability. Given the rapidly […]

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Uncategorized Published - 16 April, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Bleeding Complications, Transfusion, and Acute Care Costs After Major Arthroplasty in Patients With Hereditary Bleeding Disorders

AUTHORS: Stewart, Kenneth E. PhD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia April 04, 2025. BACKGROUND: Advances in blood conservation have reduced the need for allogeneic transfusions in total knee and hip arthroplasty (TKA/THA). This study aimed to assess whether perioperative bleeding complications, including hemorrhage/hematoma, allogeneic transfusions, and postoperative anemia, occurred at similar rates between patients with […]

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Uncategorized Published - 16 April, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Red Cell Transfusion and Outcomes in Cancer Surgery—Another Piece of the Jigsaw

Authors: Shah, Akshay DPhil; Thakrar, Sonali V. FRCA; Peters, Christopher J. PhD; Soni, Sanooj PhD Anesthesia & Analgesia April 04, 2025. To the Editor We read with great interest the study on the association between perioperative red blood cell (RBC) transfusion at 1-year mortality after major cancer surgery by Cata et al.1 The authors concluded that […]

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Uncategorized Published - 16 April, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
‘This is not the past’: Anesthesia’s outpatient revolution

Author:  Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review As the demand for anesthesia grows alongside the migration of procedures to the outpatient setting, anesthesia leaders are getting creative in the ways they meet the shifting demands of the industry. Scott Mayer, CEO of Rosemont, Ill.-based Ambulatory Anesthesia Care, recently joined Becker’s to discuss how his organization’s experience in the office-based procedure […]

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Uncategorized Published - 16 April, 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 - 16 April, 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 - 15 April, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Comparing Different Doses of Intravenous Dexamethasone for Prolonging Analgesia After a Single-Shot Ultrasound-Guided Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block

Authors: PV Mukundan P, Rajendran K, Saxena T, et al. Cureus March 2025 Background Supraclavicular brachial plexus block (SCBPB) is a widely used regional anesthesia technique for upper limb surgeries. Intravenous dexamethasone is known to prolong postoperative analgesia, but the optimal dose remains uncertain due to potential side effects like hyperglycemia associated with high doses. This […]

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