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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.

Anesthesiologist Dr. Gary Fiskum Named University of Maryland Researcher of the Year

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.

Michael Jackson's Physician Convicted of Involuntary Manslaughter Over Propofol Overdose

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 Acquires Austin Anesthesiology Group

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

Impact of the Final Medicare Fee Schedule Rule for 2012 on Anesthesiologists

Editor's note: This article by Tony Mira, president and CEO of Anesthesia Business Consultants, an anesthesia & pain management billing and practice management services company, originally appeared in Anesthesia Business Consultants eAlerts, a free electronic newsletter. Sign-up to receive this…

Joint Commission Finds Anesthesia Compliance Problems at Pennsylvania Hospital

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.