Anesthesia

A study, presented at Anesthesiology 2017, examined the effectiveness of spinal and general anesthesia in spine surgery patients, Medscape reports.

The American Society of Anesthesiologists named Mary Dale Peterson, MD, its first vice president at Anesthesiology 2017 on Oct. 25.

The American Society of Anesthesiologist named James Grant, MD, its 100th president at Anesthesiology 2017 on Oct. 25.

A group of female anesthesiologists will ask the American Society of Anesthesiologists to adopt policy around parental leave as well as feature more female keynotes at the annual Anesthesiology convention, Medscape reports.

The American Society of Anesthesiologists released a statement supporting President Donald Trump's declaration that the opioid crisis is a public health emergency.

The American College of Surgeons bestowed fellow status on Ivo Aaron Miller, MD, The Chattanoogan reports.

Mindray revealed its new Neuromuscular Transmission Module for Passport operating room monitors at Anesthesiology 2017.

A study, presented at Anesthesiology 2017, examined opioid-free general anesthesia use for safety and efficacy.

The American Society of Anesthesiologists bestowed its Excellence in Research Award on Paul Myles, MD.

A study, presented at Anesthesiology 2017, examined patient postoperative pain estimates finding that patients believed they'd experience significantly more pain after a surgery than what was actually experienced, Medscape reports.