Registration is now open for ASA Quality Meeting
ASA Quality Meeting November 8-9, 2014 Schaumburg, IL ASA members, don't miss the ASA Quality Meeting where you will learn strategies for meeting quality mandates and how to use quality management data...
View ArticleStatement on Obstetrical Complications and Maternal Outcomes
American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists President John C. Jennings, M.D., and American Society of Anesthesiologists® President Jane C.K. Fitch, M.D., released the following statement...
View ArticleSubmit an abstract for PRACTICE MANAGEMENT 2015 and earn a chance to win prizes
Call for AbstractsSubmit an abstract for PRACTICE MANAGEMENT 2015 and you could win monetary prizes for the first, second and third place posters. Poster presentations should highlight the latest...
View ArticleRep. Tammy Duckworth attends ASA® ribbon-cutting ceremony at Schaumburg...
The American Society of Anesthesiologists® (ASA) was honored by the attendance of U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth (IL-8) who congratulated ASA in a speech to attendees at its ribbon-cutting ceremony...
View ArticleOpioid users breathe easier with novel drug to treat respiratory depression
People taking prescription opioids to treat moderate to severe pain may be able to breathe a little easier, literally. A study published in the September issue of Anesthesiology, the official medical...
View ArticleStudies promoting use of antidepressants for postoperative pain may be...
Antidepressants are known to provide effective pain relief for various chronic pain conditions; however, the jury is still out on their use in treating the millions of patients who suffer from acute or...
View ArticleNurse anesthetist care not equal to physician anesthesiologist-led care,...
A recent literature review by the Cochrane Collaboration found no scientific evidence that care provided by a nurse anesthetist is as safe and effective as patient-centered, physician-led anesthesia...
View ArticlePain Experts: Don’t make these common mistakes when something hurts
Managing pain can be tough, whether you’re one of the 100 million Americans with chronic pain, or only suffer from the occasional backache or headache. No matter what kind of pain you have, you want to...
View ArticleAmerican Society of Anesthesiologists® urges critical conversations about...
While anesthesia is safer than ever before, every person scheduled for a procedure or surgery must have a serious conversation with their physician anesthesiologist about their anesthesia care delivery...
View ArticleNew research suggests sleep apnea screening before surgery
Scheduled for surgery? New research suggests that you may want to get screened and treated for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) before going under the knife. According to a first-of-its-kind study in...
View ArticleRegister today for PRACTICE MANAGEMENT 2015
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT 2015 January 23-25, 2015 Atlanta Marriott Marquis Atlanta, GA Don't miss the most empowering industry conference of its kind for physician anesthesiologists and practice...
View ArticleWartime anesthesia on display at The National WWII Museum
People interested in how medicine was practiced 70 years ago will find World War II-era equipment, manuals and photos illustrating how anesthesia was used on the battlefield and in the operating room...
View ArticleNew Orleans Run For The Warriors® honors post-9/11 service members
The American Society of Anesthesiologists® (ASA) will sponsor the Run For The Warriors® 5K Run/Walk at 7 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, in New Orleans. The race coincides with the ANESTHESIOLOGY™ 2014 annual...
View ArticleDr. Fitch discusses anesthesia care on Health, Wealth & Wisdom
ASA President Jane C.K. Fitch, M.D. was featured on WHNZ radio to discuss what patients should talk about with their physicians prior to a procedure or surgery. Listen to the interview here.
View ArticleSupporters host initiatives to benefit Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation...
ASA corporate supporters PharMEDium, Baxter and TeamHealth today announced initiatives to benefit the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) during the ANESTHESIOLOGY™ 2014 annual meeting.
View ArticleASA Charitable Foundation partners with Teleflex to host Lifebox Challenge at...
The American Society of Anesthesiologists® (ASA®) today announced an initiative with Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX), a leading global provider of medical devices for critical care and surgery, to...
View ArticleASA's Run For The Warriors 5K on Fox New Orleans
ASA's Run For The Warriors 5K, now in it's fifth year, was featured on local Fox 8 New Orleans. Watch ASA member and race participant Robin Stedman, M.D., discuss the 5K and why she takes part in this...
View ArticleNew - Ebola Information and Recommendations from the Committee on...
Ebola is an infectious disease caused by a filovirus (Ebola virus). It is usually transmitted by direct contact between contaminated blood and body fluids and broken skin or mucous membranes. View the...
View ArticleHuge registry shows anesthesia complication rates dropped by more than half...
Anesthesia-related complications decreased by more than half in four years, according to the Anesthesia Quality Institute’s (AQI) National Anesthesia Clinical Outcomes Registry (NACOR) of more than 3.2...
View ArticleChewing gum while fasting before surgery is safe, study finds
It is well known that patients should avoid eating and drinking before surgery to help prevent complications while under anesthesia. But is it safe to chew gum? Although chewing gum significantly...
View ArticleThe American Society of Anesthesiologists® recognizes Rebecca Aslakson, M.D.,...
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA®) today presented Rebecca Aslakson, M.D., Ph.D., with its 2014 Presidential Scholar Award in recognition of her outstanding career in research. Dr....
View ArticlePatients with catastrophizing disorder more likely to develop chronic pain...
Patients with a psychological cognitive disorder known as catastrophizing are more likely to develop persistent, chronic pain after surgery, according to new research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY™...
View ArticleThe American Society of Anesthesiologists® recognizes Henrik Kehlet, M.D.,...
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA®) today presented Henrik Kehlet, M.D., Ph.D.,with its 2014 Excellence in Research Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to research which...
View ArticleThe American Society of Anesthesiologists® bestows its highest honor,...
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA®) today presented John Neeld, M.D., with its 2013 Distinguished Service Award in recognition of his contributions to dramatically advance the safety of...
View ArticleBarriers lead to poor pain control in Latino children after surgery
More than two-thirds of children from low-income Latino families don’t receive adequate pain control when they go home after surgery, according to a study being presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY™ 2014...
View ArticleAn end to needle phobia: device could make painless injections possible
Imagine no tears during infant vaccines and no fear of the needle for those old enough to know what’s coming. Such painless injections could be possible with a device that applies pressure and...
View ArticleResearchers find higher incidence of surgery-related breathing problems in...
Ethnicity may play a role in the occurrence of breathing problems during and after surgery, suggests preliminary results from a new study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY™ 2014 annual meeting.
View ArticlePain after surgery greatly decreased in the last 10 years
A new study shows that pain severity among post-surgical patients has decreased by 24 percent since 2003. The study, presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY™ 2014 annual meeting, shows vast improvements in the...
View ArticleMoms-to-be with low vitamin D levels could have more painful labors
Pregnant women with low vitamin D levels experience an increased amount of pain during labor, according to a study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY™ 2014 annual meeting. Vitamin D deficiency has long...
View ArticleLarge study delivers message to expectant mothers: Epidural, spinal...
Women seeking pain relief during childbirth should be comforted to know that epidural and spinal anesthesia are extremely safe, suggests a study of more than 80,000 women that reviewed anesthesia...
View ArticleKnee replacement patients benefit when physician anesthesiologists...
Knee replacement patients go home sooner, are highly satisfied and incur less cost when a physician anesthesiologist coordinates care, suggests research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY™ 2014 annual...
View ArticleCommon anesthetic procedure dramatically improves well being of veterans with...
A single application of a common anesthetic procedure could be the answer to alleviating anxiety, depression and psychological pain in those suffering from chronic, extreme post-traumatic stress...
View ArticleTake note: Study shows jazz and silence help reduce heart rate after surgery
Researchers are one step closer to confirming what people in New Orleans have known for decades: Jazz is good for you. Patients undergoing elective hysterectomies who listened to jazz music during...
View ArticlePhysician anesthesiologists find opportunity to reduce carbon footprint
Often overlooked in estimates of the carbon footprint created by the health care industry, inhaled anesthetics contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, suggests research being presented at...
View ArticleKnowing the roles of physician anesthesiologists can give patients a better...
Most surgical patients know a physician anesthesiologist will “put them to sleep,” but what they don’t realize is that this medical doctor plays a major role in preparing them for the operation. Just...
View ArticleCommon anesthetic can reduce chronic pain after mastectomy
More than two-thirds of women who have had mastectomies struggle with persistent pain, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Breast cancer patients who receive a common local anesthetic during surgery...
View ArticleThe American Society of Anesthesiologists® installs J.P. Abenstein, M.S.E.E.,...
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA®) today installed J.P. Abenstein, M.S.E.E., M.D., as its president during the ANESTHESIOLOGY™ 2014 annual meeting.
View ArticleJeffrey S. Plagenhoef, M.D. elected first vice president, American Society of...
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA®) announced today the election of Jeffrey S. Plagenhoef, M.D., to first vice president of the ASA Executive Committee during the ANESTHESIOLOGY™ 2014...
View ArticleRegistration is now open for the Certificate in Business Administration program
Register Now! Certificate in Business Administration program February 7-8, 2015 - Grand Hyatt DFW, Dallas, TX June 13-14, 2015 - ASA Headquarters, Schaumburg, IL September 19-20, 2015 - ASA...
View Article2014 Annual Meeting Product Suite
Benefit from the education presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY™ 2014 annual meeting, any time, any place, at your own convenience. Pickup these new releases: 2014 Patient Safety Highlights2014...
View ArticleASA is accepting nominations for 2016 committee membership through January...
Nominate yourself or a colleague to serve on a 2016 ASA committee. Visit the Committee Nominations page for details.
View ArticleStatement on CMS report regarding Joan Rivers’ death and overall...
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) President J.P. Abenstein, M.D. released the following statement: “First and foremost, the death of a patient is always a tragic event, and our hearts...
View ArticleReported opioid abuse in pregnant women more than doubles in 14 years
The number of pregnant women who abuse or are dependent on opioids (narcotics) jumped 127 percent in 14 years, leading to an increased risk of maternal death and stillbirth among other serious...
View ArticlePresident Abenstein: Ensure Patient Safety and Quality With ASA QCDR
ASA QCDR is the latest product available for ASA members to enhance their practice and ensure patient safety and quality. Take advantage of this product by participating in ASA QCDR.
View ArticleGet involved: Physician Anesthesiologists Week 2015
Physician Anesthesiolgists Week 2015
View Article2015 Relative Value Guide and CROSSWALK coding resources are now available!
2015 Relative Value Guide® and CROSSWALK® coding resourcesGet the most up-to-date CPT® codes and anesthesia values for anesthesia services with 2015 RVG™ & CROSSWALK® coding resources. Avoid denied...
View ArticleEbola, Are YOU Ready? - View the Free, On-Demand Webinar
View this free, mobile-friendly on-demand webinar on Ebola.
View ArticlePerioperative Surgical Home improves quality, reduces health care costs,...
The Perioperative Surgical Home (PSH) model consistently and significantly improves quality of care for patients and reduces health care costs, reports a first-of-its-kind, large-scale literature...
View ArticleTop blood transfusion-related complication more common than previously reported
Two studies published in the January issue of Anesthesiology, the official medical journal of the American Society of Anesthesiologists® (ASA®), shed new light on the prevalence of transfusion-related...
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