Anesthesia

Anesthesiologist Gary Fiskum, MD, PhD, was recently named the University of Maryland 2011 Researcher of the Year for his work on the effects of brain injuries, according to a university release.

After a six week trial, a jury convicted Michael Jackson's physician, Conrad Murray, MD, of involuntary manslaughter in the pop superstar's death, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

American Anesthesiology, a division of MEDNAX, has announced the acquisition of Austin Anesthesiology Group in Texas, according to a MarketWatch report.

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A review by the Joint Commission found several problems at Carlisle (Pa.) Regional Medical Center, including a lack of compliance with anesthesia regulations, according to a FOX 43 report.

Kaweah Delta Health Care District in Visalia, Calif., has named Roy Winston, MD, chief of anesthesiology for its anesthesia department, according to a Visalia Times Delta report.

University of Toronto anesthesiologist Joseph Fisher, MD, says a collar no tighter than a set of headphones worn around the neck during games could protect athletes from head injuries during sports, according to a Star report.

Jurors in the involuntary manslaughter case of Conrad Murray, MD, the physician of late pop superstar Michael Jackson, begin deliberations today after a six-week trial, according to an Associated Press report.

The Medical Group Management Association has released a report titled Cost for Anesthesia and Pain Management Practices: 2011 Report Based on 2010 data, according to an MGMA release.

Meena Desai, MD, managing partner of Nova Anesthesia Professionals, discusses what to expect from an anesthesia provider in an ambulatory surgery center — and how to evaluate performance on an ongoing basis.