Anesthesia

A study presented at the American Society of Anesthesiologists' 2016 annual meeting, held from Oct. 22 to 26, 2016, in Chicago, claims anesthesiologists have the same effect on patient outcomes as surgeons, Anesthesia News reports.

Here are 17 facts and trends about anesthesiologists and anesthesia in ambulatory surgery centers.

Sherman Oaks, Calif.-based Doctors on Liens added anesthesiologist and pain management specialist Dennis Yun, MD.

A study published in Health Economics Review claims patient access and related cost for anesthesia care were not improved in states that opted-out of a Medicare rule requiring physician supervision for anesthesia administration.

Orange, Calif.-based Allied Anesthesia's physician Clifford Char, MD, completed his 25th medical mission trip.

Ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia is a better option for pediatric supracondylar fractures than IV opioids, according to a study reported on by Anesthesia News.

As anesthesiologists seek out value-adding opportunities, Jackson, Mich.-based Anesthesia Business Consultants President Tony Mira penned a letter on behalf of anesthesiologists serving as intensive care unit leaders.

Highland Heights-based Northern Kentucky University launched a nurse anesthesia program, Lane Report reports.

Fort Collins, Colo.-based Pourde Valley Hospital and Loveland, Colo.-based Medical Center of the Rockies are the first hospitals in Northern Colorado to offer nitrous oxide as an alternative to epidurals, the Coloradoan reports.

In a recent press release, North American Partners in Anesthesia (NAPA) announced that Chief of Anesthesia, Salvatore Vitale, MD, will be speaking at the AACD Perioperative Leadership Summit 2017.