An examination of electronic health records reveals significant variation in the utilization of blood and blood components, according to a study published in the May issue of Anesthesiology.
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American Anesthesiology today announced the acquisition of Brazos Anesthesiology Associates, a physician group practice based in Bryan, Texas. The practice has provided anesthesia services encompassing cardiac, pediatric, obstetric, regional anesthesia and chronic pain management for more than 24 years.
A new study in the May issue of Anesthesiology examined the role of the NLRP3 inflammasome, a receptor in the inflammatory pathway, and whether it impacts ventilator-induced lung injury.
Most anesthesiologists support greater operating room waste recycling but think that there are several key obstacles to overcome, according to a survey published in the May issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.
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Colorado is among the most recent states debating the rights of certified nurse anesthetists to administer anesthesia without a physician's supervision, according to a New York Times report.
Anesthesia Business Consultants yesterday announced integration with Epic Anesthesia at Greenwich Hospital in Greenwich, Conn.
A study published in the May issue of Anesthesiology found that methylphenidate enables rats to wake more quickly following a single dose of propofol and also induces emergence during continuous propofol.
Valley Pain Consultants in Phoenix, Ariz., today announced that interventional pain management specialist Matthew Crooks, MD, has joined the practice. He will primarily serve in the group's East Valley locations.
Georgia Health Sciences University this week celebrated its 75th anniversary of anesthesiology and perioperative medicine, prompting physicians to speculate on the future of the specialty.