Anesthesia

Umpqua Health Alliance added anesthesiologist Bart J. Bruns, MD, to its board, according to a NR Today report.

A study in Pediatrics found premature babies could be at risk for anesthesia and sedation complications into early adulthood, according to a HealthDay report.

New research has resulted in the development of a new two-stage injection technique to reduce pain from local anesthetic injections during dental work on children, according to an article published in Anesthesia Progress.

Sheridan Healthcare expanded its partnership with Candescent Health.

Michael H. Rock, MD, was recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of healthcare.

Anesthesiologist John Tinker, MD, has passed away at the age of 74, according to an ABC 8 report.

Sasha Shillcutt, MD, was awarded the University of Nebraska Medical Center's New Investigator Award, according to an Washington County Pilot-Tribune & Enterprise report.

Medtronic is donating two enhanced direct laryngoscopes to each of the 115 accredited nurse anesthesia educational programs across the United States.

A recent Medscape survey looked at the state of anesthesiologists' exposure to malpractice lawsuits, as reported by Anesthesia Business Consultants.

Representative Andy Harris, MD, (R-Md.) has endorsed Ben Carson, MD, for president, according to a report by The Hill.