ASA
Exploring Perioperative DNR in Anesthesia
Sandra Sacks, MD, discusses what anesthesiologists need to know in the case of perioperative do not resuscitate at ...
DECEMBER 10, 2024
ASA Opposes Anthem’s New Time Limit on Anesthesia Care
The ASA has spoken out against Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield’s recent decision to impose a time limit on ...
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Managing Patient Suicidal Ideation in ASCs
Kara Barnett, MD, discusses the management of patient suicidal ideation in ambulatory surgical centers at the 2024 ...
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Simple Tool Helps Screen for Anxiety, Depression in Children Having Surgery
A new computerized mental health assessment tool may allow doctors to quickly identify children experiencing ...
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Ibuprofen, Other NSAIDs May Reduce Risk for Post-op Delirium
Postoperative delirium occurs in up to 15% of surgical patients. In certain high-risk patients, the incidence can ...
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Ibuprofen, Other NSAIDs May Reduce Risk for Post-op Delirium
Postoperative delirium occurs in up to 15% of surgical patients. In certain high-risk patients, the incidence can ...
OCTOBER 13, 2024
Blocks for Surgery Versus Acute Post-op Pain Control
Joshua Seth Miller, MD, discusses Medicare, private insurance and pain management at the 2024 spring meeting of the ...
APRIL 25, 2024
Anesthesiology's Role in Neuropsychiatric Health
Expanding on a presentation at 2023 annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, Paul Garcia, MD, ...
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
New Topical Analgesic Carries Tylenol Name
A new, over-the-counter topical analgesic with lidocaine as the active ingredient is the first to carry the Tylenol ...
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Best Predictor of Postsurgical Opioid Use May Be in the Surgical Recovery Room
Conservative opioid prescribing, with an eye to avoiding the potential for misuse, does not lead to increased ...
OCTOBER 31, 2023
Investigational Pain Drugs With High Abuse Potential More Likely to Receive FDA Approval
Researchers are asking for funding to study the science behind pain in as a way to develop more non-addictive ...
AUGUST 31, 2022
New Medical Title Misappropriation Law Passes in Indiana
Indiana passed a law aimed at prohibiting the misuse of physician level specialty titles, such as ...
APRIL 15, 2022