Anesthesia

Two pilot projects are tackling a lack of learning opportunities for anesthesiology residents in airway management, according to an Anesthesiology News report.

The anesthesiology expert for Conrad Murray, MD, the physician found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in pop superstar Michael Jackson's death, was found in contempt of court Wednesday, according to a CNN report.

Anesthesiologist have created a guide for the transfer of care of malignant hyperthermia patients from ASCs to receiving hospital facilities, according to a study published in the Nov. 2011 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

The most well-known anesthesiology journals are more likely to publish positive results than negative ones, according to a study conducted by researchers at Chicago's Northwestern University and reported in Anesthesiology News.

Isoflurane and deflurane may have different effects on postoperative cognitive function, according to a study published in the Nov. 2011 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Application of topical anesthetic drops may be more effective at reducing pain caused by intravitreal injection, according to an OSN SuperSite report.

Here are 20 financial benchmarks for anesthesiology practices, based on data from MGMA's Cost Survey for Anesthesia and Pain Management Practices: 2011 Report Based on 2010 Data. Note: All numbers are averages.

A new report issued by the IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics showed that while 168 drugs are currently in short supply, most of the shortages center around four key areas, according to a Medscape report.

Anesthesiologist Jimmy Rawls, MD, recently collected a $5,000 prize from the Charleston (S.C.) Metro Chamber of Commerce for his design for a new intravenous catheter, according to a Charleston Business report.

Lack of anesthesiology coverage in Oxnard, Calif., could jeopardize patients' access to surgery, according to a Ventura County Star report.