Anesthesia

Irving, Texas-based NorthStar Anesthesia fell victim to a phishing campaign that compromised several employees emails and patient records.

A review published in Current Pain and Headache Reports concludes research and professional guidelines don't sufficiently address postoperative opioid weaning after ambulatory surgery, Clinical Pain Advisor reports.

A study, published in the British Journal of Anesthesia, claims adults 70 years and older experience a subtle decline in memory and cognitive skills after being exposed to general anesthesia.

Surgical Information Systems detailed five ways electronic anesthesia documentation can improve post-anesthesia care, specifically regarding patient care handoffs.

Improving the Anesthesia Experience for Physicians and Patients

An anesthesiologist whose license was restricted in California had previously been disciplined in Massachusetts for allegedly falling asleep while performing surgery and inhaling gas, the OC Weekly reports.

Portland-based Oregon Health & Science University administrators asked Jeffrey Kirsch, MD, to immediately step down as chair of the anesthesiology and perioperative medicine department, Oregon Live reports.

It's becoming increasingly important for anesthesia providers to address issues related to patient handoffs, according to Anesthesia Business Consultants President and CEO Tony Mira.

Retired physician and pain management specialist Hans R. Koritz, MD, 72, died July 2 at age 72 after battling a long illness, The Buffalo News reports.

Premera Blue Cross is collaborating with U.S. Anesthesia Partners to create a quality-based incentive program.