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90% of Anesthesiologists Erroneously Consider LMA ProSeal and Flexible Unsafe for MRI

According to a new survey presented at the 2011 annual meeting of the Society for Airway Management, as many as 90 percent of anesthesiologists incorrectly believe the LMA ProSeal and LMA Flexible are unsafe for MRI scans, according to an…

Manipulation Under Anesthetic May Improve Stiffness Following Total Knee Arthroplasty

Patients who experience stiffness following primary total knee arthroplasty may benefit from manipulation under anesthetic, according to an Ortho Super Site report.

Anesthesiologist Dr. Craig Smith Joins North Dakota's MedCenter One

Craig Smith, MD, a board-certified anesthesiologist, recently joined MedCenter One in Bismarck, N.D., according to a Prairie Business report.

TeamHealth Honors Anesthesiologist Dr. Jeffrey A. Weiss as a "Medical Director of the Year"

Jeffrey A. Weiss, DO, medical director of the anesthesia program at Palm Beach Gardens (Fla.) Medical Center, has been honored by TeamHealth as one of the company's "medical directors of the year," according to a Daily Markets report.

Airway Management Complication Study Praised as "Herculean"

Airway management experts are praising a large review of airway-related complications, saying the "herculean" effort provides important insights into the nature of airway management complications, according to an Anesthesiology News report.

Topical Anesthesia and Sedation Agents Appropriate for Flexible Bronchoscopy

Topical anesthesia, analgesic and sedative agents should be used for flexible bronchoscopy in adults, according to a statement from the American College of Chest Physicians published in Chest.

Anesthesiologist Compensation and Reimbursement in 2011: 10 Recent Findings

Here are 10 recent findings on anesthesiologist compensation, employment and reimbursement in 2011, according to LocumTenens.com's Anesthesiology Salary Survey. Note: All numbers are averages.

Iowa Court Prevents ARNPs From Directly Supervising Fluoroscopy

The Iowa District Court for Polk County has overturned regulations that authorize advanced registered nurse practitioners to provide "direct supervision" of fluoroscopy, according to an ASA release.

ASA Clarifies Changes to Anesthesia Claims Under 5010 Transaction Code Set

The American Society of Anesthesiologists has received questions regarding changes in reporting anesthesia services following the implementation of 5010 transaction code set standards, according to an ASA release.

OSI Systems Introduces Anesthesia Gas Monitoring Solution

OSI Systems has announced that its healthcare division, Spacelabs Healthcare, will introduce a new Multigas Module that helps physicians monitor a patient during anesthesia, according to a MarketWatch report.