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Study: Anesthesia Type Could Influence Surgical Site Infections for Total Hip and Knee Replacement Patients

A new study found patients receiving undergoing a total hip or knee replacement incurred a higher incidence of surgical site infections when they received general anesthesia for the procedure over the same procedures performed under regional anesthesia, according to a…

7 Statistics About Anesthesiologist Compensation

Here are seven statistics on anesthesiologist compensation from May 2009 figures, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook: 2010-2011 Edition.

Study: Hepatitis Viruses Transmittable During Misuse of Anesthesia

A new study, published in the journal Gastroenterology, shows the hepatitis B and C virus can be transmitted during improper intravenous administration of anesthesia, according to a news release from the American Gastroenterological Association.

Dr. Jonathan Singer Named Department of Anesthesiology Chair for New York's South Nassau Communities Hospital

South Nassau Communities Hospital in Oceanside, N.Y., has announced Jonathan Singer, MD, as its new chair of the department of anesthesiology.

Retired Anesthesiologist Donates $8M to Kentucky's Norton Healthcare

Elizabeth Pahk Cressman, MD, PhD, a retired anesthesiologist, has donated $8 million to the Norton Healthcare Foundation in Louisville, Ky., according to a news release from Norton Healthcare.

Florida Anesthesiologist Recognized by Nurses

Anesthesiologist Stephen Hirshorn, MD, of University Community Hospital-Carrollwood in Tampa, Fla., has received the Friend of Nursing Award from the hospital, according to a report by Nurse.com.

3 Steps to Involve Anesthesia in ASC Cost Reduction Efforts

Susan Kizirian, chief operating officer for ASCOA, describes three steps ASCs can take to involve their anesthesiologists in reducing costs.

Anesthesiologist Identifies Most Environmentally-Friendly Inhaled Anesthetic

A California physician discusses the impact of inhaled anesthesia on global warming in the July issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia, according to news release by the International Anesthesia Research Society.

5 Steps to Add an MUA Program at Your ASC

Developing a manipulation under anesthesia program at your ASC may provide you with a new revenue source. MUA is a non-invasive pain management technique performed by chiropractors, osteopathic physicians and medical doctors. The procedure involves stretching and deep massage of…

Anesthesiologists Join Oregon Hospital, Montana Group

Anesthesiologist Adam Owen, MD, has joined Mercy Hospital in Roseburg, Ore., according to The Portland Press Herald, and Ben Swoboda, MD, has joined Capital Medical Anesthesia in Helena, Mont. according to the Independent Record.