Practice Management
Inconsistent Guidelines for Dental Anesthesia Raise Concern, Jeopardize Patient Safety
Significant variance in state regulations governing dental anesthesia has led to inconsistency regarding proper techniques, and may even compromise patient safety.
AUGUST 8, 2025
Efforts to Curb Desflurane Use Yield Environmental Benefits
A novel study has found a major reduction in anesthesia-related greenhouse gas emissions, a finding that correlates with a marked decrease in desflurane use.
JULY 31, 2025
ASA Warns Against At-Home Ketamine Use, Emphasizes Need for Medical Supervision
As ketamine continues to gain recognition for its medicinal uses—both as an anesthetic and a psychiatric treatment—the American Society of Anesthesiologists is reiterating a critical message: Ketamine should only be used in medical settings under professional supervision.
JULY 18, 2025
Academic or Private? Anesthesiologists Weigh In on Career Paths
Young anesthesiologists are often faced with challenging decisions regarding how to shape their careers.
JULY 15, 2025
What Does This Actually Mean?’ When Excellence in Pain Medicine Is Questioned
On the surface, a center of excellence recognition can beguile patients, providers and administrators alike.
JULY 7, 2025
The Economics of Anesthesia: A Murky Future Ahead
The economics of anesthesia have faced a perfect storm of challenges in recent years, painting a grim picture for the future.
JUNE 27, 2025
Honoring the Heroes of Bourbon Street and Advancing Trauma Preparedness
Trauma is unpredictable. Our preparedness should not be.
JUNE 26, 2025
Monthly Clinician Feedback Helps Increase Prescription Adherence, Reduce Long-Term Opioid Use
Patients are often prescribed more opioids than needed after surgery, which could lead to long-term use, misuse and diversion.
JUNE 18, 2025
Tips on Building a Successful Same-Day Total Joint Program
Same-day outpatient total knee arthroplasties and total hip arthroplasties are projected to increase from approximately 15% of all cases in 2016 to 50% by 2026.
JUNE 11, 2025
Improper Management of an Endoscopy At an Ambulatory Surgery Center
Our series exploring anesthesia-related litigation examines a case in which physicians involved in an endoscopy were accused of improper management of both the anesthesia and the procedure, which was performed at an ambulatory surgery center–a setting that may be particularly vulnerable to mishaps and litigation.
MAY 20, 2025
Optimizing OR Management Requires Scheduling, Reliance on Data
Due to current economic challenges, health systems must carefully examine all expenses related to the delivery of surgical care.
MAY 7, 2025
Director Insights for Prospective Anesthesia Applicants
For many looking at a prospective career in anesthesia, the prospect of applying and interviewing can be a stressful endeavor.
APRIL 23, 2025
