Anesthesia

In an editorial published in the April 2011 issue of Anesthesiology, Mark D. Neuman, MD, discussed the importance of patient satisfaction and value in anesthesia care, remarking that an emphasis on patient perspective has centralized the use of patient-reported outcomes…

A study of anesthesia journal clubs, a common feature of medical education, found that successful programs had mandatory attendance, involved residents in the organization and reviewed more articles per session, according to an Anesthesiology News report.

Ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks have a higher success rate compared to nerve stimulation or other methods, according to a study conducted by the Department of Anesthesiology at Johns Hopkins University and published in the Journal of Clinical Anesthesia.

Reduction of tidal volume in mechanically ventilated patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery could improve secondary outcomes, according to a report published in Anesthesiology.

The Denver District Court has upheld Colorado's right to opt out of the federal physician supervision requirement for nurse anesthetists, according to a news release from the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists.

Anesthesiologists in San Diego could receive higher compensation than anesthesiologists in other major cities in the United States, bringing in up to $307,226 on average every year, according to a report from PayScale.

Delaware medical facilities that perform procedures requiring anesthesia or sedation would be subject to complaint-driven inspections under a bill approved by the state Senate on Tuesday, according to a Delaware Online report.

Here are 10 recent findings impacting the anesthesia community, according to reports from various anesthesia journals, conferences and societies.

Women's level of education may predict their choice to use epidural or spinal anesthesia during a singleton birth via vaginal delivery, according to a study published in National Vital Statistics Reports.

An objective assessment for post-surgical patients is critical to decreasing mortality and improving patient outcomes, according to an editorial published in Anesthesiology by Atul A. Gawande, MD, MPH, and Scott E. Regenbogen, MD, MPH, of the Brigham and Women's Center…