Healthcare providers at River Park Hospital in McMinnville, Tenn., are using conversion technology to document anesthesia cases, according to a CMIO report.
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The world's first intubation robot operated by remote control has been developed by researchers at McGill University Health Centre, according to a DNA report.
A Beverly Hills anesthesiologist is being blamed for the death of a woman after a recent weight-loss surgery at a local clinic, according to an autopsy report by the Los Angeles County coroner.
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.
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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.