Anesthesia

A study in the Journal of Clinical Anesthesia compared the outcomes of inpatient and outpatient foot and ankle surgery, with particular emphasis on the effectiveness of analgesia in the two groups.

James Eisenach, MD, has received one of this year's four Mayo Clinic Distinguished Alumni Awards. The award, presented by the Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic, recognizes those who exemplify the clinic's mission.

New Rochelle, N.Y.-based Somnia Anesthesia has released an update to its 2012 anesthesia resource paper, titled Evaluating Trends and Anesthesia Management Models for Hospitals.

Las Vegas-based Anesthesiology Consultants has entered a partnership with Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.-based U.S. Anesthesia Partners.

In May 2016, the Department of Veterans Affairs proposed a rule that would allow all advanced practice registered nurses in the VA, including certified registered nurse anesthetists, to provide care to "the full extent of their education, training and certification."…

Irving, Texas-based NorthStar Anesthesia has entered into an agreement with the Private Diagnostic Clinic, the Durham, N.C.-based physician practice of Duke Health.

Zanesville, Ohio-based Genesis Healthcare System has added Gary Dequina, MD, to its medical staff, according to the Zanesville Times Recorder.

PhyMed Healthcare Group, a Nashville, Tenn.-based anesthesia and pain management service provider, has named Sam Nussbaum, MD, to its board.

Philadelphia-based Fox Chase Cancer Center has added Valerie Elizabeth Armstead, MD, as a professor in its department of anesthesiology.

The global market for anesthesia gas monitoring devices is expected to increase through 2020, according to a 360 Market Updates report.