Anesthesia

How Will the Affordable Care Act Affect Anesthesiologists After the Supreme Court Rules?

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Cardiac and Respiratory Complications Most Common Cause of Unplanned Hospital Admission After ASC Surgery

A study presented at the 2011 annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists identified the most common causes of unplanned hospital admissions after ambulatory surgery, according to an Anesthesiology News report.

Cerebral State Monitor Effectively Separates Consciousness From Unconsciousness

The Cerebral State Monitor, an electroencephalogram-based monitor that is advertised to measure the depth of hypnosis during general anesthesia, is comparable to other commercially available EEG-based indices, according to a study published in the July 2011 issue of Anesthesia &…

Study: Gender, Height and Weight Influence Tidal Volumes in Patients

Gender, height and weight may play a role in the incidence and risk factors involved in patients receiving large tidal volumes, according to a study published in BMC Anesthesiology 2011.

Kaweah Delta Medical Center Surgeons Vote Against Using CRNAs to Provide Anesthesia

Surgeons at Kaweah Delta Medical Center in Visalia, Calif., have voted against using certified registered nurse anesthetists to provide anesthesia in operating rooms, according to a Visalia Times Delta report.

Anesthesiologist Researchers Tackle Lack of Airway Management Training for Residents

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

Dr. Conrad Murray's Anesthesiology Expert Found in Contempt of Court

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.

Anesthesiologists Develop Guide for Transfer of ASC Patients With Malignant Hyperthermia

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.

Influential Anesthesia Journals Less Likely to Publish Negative Results

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 Desflurane Affect Cognitive Function Differently

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