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Head Injuries Are a Growing Risk for Anesthesiologists, Experts Warn
SUNDAY, April 27, 2025 — One moment, Dr. Cornelius Sullivan was standing over a patient during surgery. The next, he woke up in an ambulance on the way to the emergency room. The anesthesiologist had ...
Preop Macular Thickness May Be Marker of Postop Delirium in Seniors
FRIDAY, April 4, 2025 – In older patients undergoing surgery, preoperative macular thickness may be a marker for vulnerability to developing postoperative delirium, according to a study published...
FDA Warns of Rising Injuries From Misuse of Laughing Gas
MONDAY, March 17, 2025 – Health officials are warning about a rise in injuries linked to the misuse of nitrous oxide, aka laughing gas. The gas, which is used medically as a sedative and in whipped...
AAOS: Stopping GLP-1 RAs 14 Days Before Surgery Can Minimize Complications
TUESDAY, March 11, 2025 – Stopping glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) treatment 14 days before total joint arthroplasty can minimize risks for complications, according to a study...
No Link Seen Between Preop GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use and Postop Aspiration Pneumonia
THURSDAY, March 6, 2025 – Preoperative glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use is not associated with short-term postoperative aspiration pneumonia, according to a study published...
Anesthesiologists' Group Urges Limits on Ketamine Use
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12, 2025 – The tragic early death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry from a ketamine overdose in 2023 has swung a spotlight on the dangers of unsupervised use of the potent anesthetic. ...
Number of Anesthesiology Residents Applying to Pain Medicine Fellowships Decreasing
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 5, 2025 – The number of anesthesiology residents applying to pain medicine decreased 45 percent from 2019 to 2023, according to a study published in the January issue of PAIN...
Guidelines Developed to Address Infections Tied to Regional Anesthesia
THURSDAY, Jan. 30, 2025 – In multidisciplinary guidelines issued by the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine and published online Jan. 20 in Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine,...
Insurer Anthem Rescinds Anesthesia Policy Change After Backlash
FRIDAY, Dec. 5, 2024 – After facing weeks of pushback, health insurer Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield said Thursday it will not go ahead with a policy change that would have limited reimbursements for...
1 in 3 Surgery Patients Suffer Complications
THURSDAY, Nov. 14, 2024 – More than a third of surgical patients develop complications as a result of their procedure, a new study shows. About 38% of adult patients suffer an adverse event during...
Guidance Issued for Safe Use of GLP-1 RAs in the Perioperative Period
TUESDAY, Nov. 5, 2024 – In a multisociety clinical practice guidance document, published online Oct. 29 in Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, recommendations are presented for the safe use of...
Most Patients Can Keep Using GLP-1 Weight Loss Meds Before Surgeries
THURSDAY, Oct. 31, 2024 – A new guidance issued jointly by groups representing U.S. surgeons, anesthesiologists and gastroenterologists affirms that most people taking popular GLP-1 weight-loss meds...
American Society of Anesthesiologists, Oct. 18 to 22
The annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists was held from Oct. 18 to 22 in Philadelphia, attracting approximately 5,000 participants from around the world, including a...
ASA: Risk for Postoperative Delirium Increased With Poor and Worsening Sleep
FRIDAY, Oct. 25, 2024 – Inadequate sleep and worsening sleep trajectory are associated with postoperative delirium among adults undergoing noncardiac surgery under general anesthesia, according to a...
ASA: Repeated Fasting Increases Malnutrition Risk in Patients Undergoing Multiple Surgeries
THURSDAY, Oct. 24, 2024 – Malnutrition is more likely among patients undergoing multiple orthopedic surgeries, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of...