Anesthesia

Greenfield, Wis.-based Advanced Pain Management laid off most employees across its 25 locations and could face permanent closure because of orders to suspend elective procedures, Milwaukee Business Journal reports.

Anesthesiologists in Utah make less on average than anesthesiologists in other states, according to updated Bureau of Labor Statistics data published by Forbes.

The average annual salary for U.S. anesthesiologists is $261,730, according to updated Bureau of Labor Statistics data published by Forbes.

Anesthesiology groups considering getting involved in COVID-19 services should focus on the preparation phase of care, according to Anesthesia Business Consultants President and CEO Tony Mira.

Readiness to resume elective surgery cases will vary by geographic location, according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists.

Anesthesiologist Ricky Feltman, MD, left behind his routine duties at the Laser and Surgery Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., to join the COVID-19 fight at his former hospital in New York City, WPTV NewsChannel 5 reports.

An industry group representing nurse anesthetists is asking Congress to provide financial support that "reflects the serious risk and strain they are under" during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Melville, N.Y.-based North American Partners in Anesthesia helped bring ventilators to New York providers through a partnership with Air Methods, according to an April 15 announcement.

The American Society of Anesthesiologists is hosting a webinar April 16 to discuss updates related to the COVID-19 crisis.

The FDA on March 27 issued an emergency use authorization allowing anesthesia machines to be modified for use as ventilators.