Anesthesia

Atlanta-based Surgical Information Systems released a survey of anesthesiologists and found 90 percent believe perioperative IT solutions are a strategic driver of success in the operating room.

Ralph Lydic, PhD, received the American Society of Anesthesiologists' 2012 Excellence in Research Award for his research on the neurobiology of sleep and breathing, according to News-Medical.

Limerick, Pa.-based medical device company Teleflex presented new anesthesia devices at the American Society of Anesthesiologists annual meeting, according to Daily Finance.

Researchers tested the affects of succinylcholine on critically ill patients with tracheal intubations to see if the risk of hyperkalemia increased, according to the October issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Anesthesiology experts discussed the recent fungal meningitis outbreak as part of a panel at the American Society of Anesthesiologists annual meeting, according to News Wise.

When the Budget Control Act's Joint Committee on Deficit Reduction failed last year to reduce the national deficit by $1.2 trillion over 10 years, sequestration was triggered beginning in the 2013 fiscal year. The cuts include $11.065 billion, or 2…

Anesthesiologist Freda Armah, MD, will be joining the medical staff at McLaren Central Michigan hospital in Mount Pleasant, according to The Clare County Review.

The American Society of Anesthesiologists presented its Perioperative Surgical Home model of healthcare to policy leaders at a White House roundtable.

Jackson, Mich.-based Anesthesia Business Consultants will give iPads to all physicians who successfully attest to the first reporting period of the electronic health record incentive program through F1RSTUse.

New Rochelle, N.Y.-based Somnia Anesthesia has released a resource which reviews the level of engagement among hospital anesthesia services.