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Released: 20-Apr-2018 9:30 AM EDT
Mayo Clinic Study Adds Valuable Knowledge to Body of Research on Pediatric Anesthesia
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)

A Mayo Clinic study of children who received one or more exposures to anesthesia before the age of 3 has provided valuable information about the potential neurological and behavioral impact of general anesthesia on very young children, according to the International Anesthesia Research Society and the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia.

Released: 2-Dec-2016 11:20 AM EST
Preventing Zika From Blood Transfusion—Steps to Reduce Transfusion Needs Will Also Lower Zika Risk
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)

As the Zika epidemic spreads to the United States, the potential for contracting the disease via blood transfusion has emerged as a serious concern. The problem of transfusion-related Zika virus transmission—and recommended strategies to reduce that risk—are outlined in a special article in Anesthesia & Analgesia. Anesthesia & Analgesia is published by Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 20-Jun-2016 11:15 AM EDT
Study of a Single, Short Exposure to General Anesthesia in Young Children Encouraging, Says Pediatric Group
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)

A recent study concluded that very young, healthy children undergoing short surgical procedures requiring a single exposure to general anesthesia did not exhibit any effect on the cognitive outcomes tested, according to SmartTots, a public-private partnership of the International Anesthesia Research Society and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). However, the group cautioned that more research is needed to identify problems that might exist under different circumstances.

Released: 22-Mar-2016 9:30 AM EDT
IARS Appoints Dr. Hans-Joachim Priebe, as Incoming Executive Editor for A&A Case Reports
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)

The International Anesthesia Research Society is pleased to announce that Dr. Hans-Joachim Priebe has accepted the position of Executive Editor of A&A Case Reports, a peer-reviewed online journal focused on sharing and discussion of informative clinical cases in anesthesiology, critical care and pain management.

Released: 25-Feb-2016 4:05 PM EST
On Its Own, Rheumatoid Arthritis Doesn't Increase Risk of Postoperative Complications or Death
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)

Despite chronic inflammation and an elevated risk of heart disease, patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are not at increased risk for cardiovascular complications or death after surgery, compared to patients with similar characteristics without RA, reports a study in Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Released: 8-Feb-2016 11:30 AM EST
Restricting Ketamine Would Have 'Dire Consequences' for Surgery in Low-Resource Countries, Anesthesiologists Warn
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)

Proposals to restrict access to ketamine by making it a "Schedule I" drug would have a major impact on the availability of anesthesia and surgery in low- to middle-income countries (LMICs)—where ketamine is often the only general anesthetic drug available, according to a series of commentaries in Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Released: 14-Jan-2016 8:30 AM EST
Ultrasound Guidance Lowers Risks of Thoracic Nerve Block Technique for Mastectomy
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)

A regional anesthesia technique called thoracic paravertebral nerve block (TPVB) is highly effective in controlling pain after breast cancer surgery, but concern about potential complications may limit its use. A new study provides evidence that using ultrasound to guide the nerve blocking procedure lowers the risk of complications, reports a study in Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Released: 20-Nov-2015 10:45 AM EST
New Analgesic May Be Alternative to Opioids for Sedation and Anesthesia
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)

Isovaline, a new type of analgesic drug, may be a promising alternative to opioids for anesthesia and procedural sedation, according to animal studies reported in in Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Released: 10-Nov-2015 10:00 AM EST
SmartTots Urges Continued Research on Possible Effects of Anesthesia on Young Children; Issues Supplement to Recent Consensus Statement
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)

SmartTots today issued a supplement to its recent consensus statement in response to a clinical trial’s preliminary outcome that found no difference in the developing brain between two-year-olds who had undergone general anesthesia and those who had received regional anesthesia as infants.

Released: 14-Oct-2015 10:55 AM EDT
SmartTots Releases Updated Consensus Statement Regarding Anesthesia Safety in Young Children
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)

SmartTots today released an updated consensus statement that emphasizes a need for more research into the safety of anesthetics and sedatives administered to infants and young children under the age of 4. The statement was endorsed by 19 leading U.S. and global health organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Society of Anesthesiologists, and the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia.

Released: 23-Sep-2015 9:15 AM EDT
New Data on Risks of Labor Anesthesia in Women with Low Platelet Counts
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)

Can women with low platelet counts safely undergo epidural/spinal anesthesia during labor? Available evidence suggests a low rate of complications related to abnormal blood clotting for this large group of patients, reports a study in Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Released: 14-Sep-2015 1:00 PM EDT
No Evidence That Anesthesiologists Are 'Upcoding' to Increase Reimbursements
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)

Anesthesiologists don't exploit insurance rules by "upcoding" patients' medical status in order to receive higher reimbursements for surgical anesthesia, suggests a study in Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Released: 24-Aug-2015 8:30 AM EDT
Ebola Virus Disease—Anesthesiologists Need to 'Better Prepare and Educate' Themselves
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)

As the Ebola virus disease pandemic unfolded in 2014, it may have seemed like a sudden and unprecedented event. But the disease has a long history, the epidemic is ongoing, and new outbreaks are certain to occur in the future, reports the September issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Released: 27-Jul-2015 8:30 AM EDT
Stillbirth and Late Termination of Pregnancy—Women in 'Agonizing' Situations Need 'Empathic, Supportive Care'
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)

Stillbirth or late termination of pregnancy due to severe fetal anomalies is a heartbreaking event for women and families—and one that poses challenges for all members of the healthcare team as they seek to provide empathic and supportive care, according to a special article in Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Released: 25-Jun-2015 11:45 AM EDT
Functional Class Helps Predict Mortality Risk after Surgery
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)

Information on functional status—whether or not a person can carry out routine daily tasks independently—improves the ability to predict risk of death in patients undergoing surgery, according to a study in the July issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Released: 5-Jun-2015 12:10 PM EDT
New Data on Botulinum Toxin as Treatment for Nerve Pain
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)

Botulinum toxin could offer an effective new treatment for two forms of neuropathy—pain caused by different types of nerve injury, according to an experimental study published in Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Released: 26-May-2015 1:25 PM EDT
Labor Analgesia in Low-Income Countries—Experience from Ghana
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)

A program to improve pain control during labor at one of Ghana's largest maternity units greatly increased the use of safe and effective spinal analgesia for women undergoing cesarean section, reports a special article in the June issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Released: 24-Apr-2015 9:35 AM EDT
New Ultrasound Training Goals for Anesthesiology-Critical Care Specialists
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)

Ultrasound has become an essential tool for diagnostic and procedural uses in the critical care environment. The May issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia outlines a new set of basic ultrasound learning skills developed specifically for use in anesthesiology-critical care medicine (ACCM) training programs.

Released: 7-Apr-2015 8:30 AM EDT
IARS Trustee, Dr. Davy Cheng, Receives Gold Medal Award from Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)

The International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS) is pleased to announce that one of its Trustees, Davy Cheng, MD, is the recipient of the Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society 2015 Gold Medal Award. The Gold Medal Award is the highest award of the CAS and recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to anesthesia in Canada through teaching, research, professional practice or related administration and personal leadership.

Released: 23-Mar-2015 8:30 AM EDT
WebTIPS Helps Make Surgery Less Scary for Children—and Their Parents
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)

A newly developed website provides parents and children with individualized information and support—based on factors like coping style and levels of worry and fear—to help lower anxiety before outpatient surgery in children, according to a pair of articles in the April issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Released: 3-Mar-2015 10:10 AM EST
Anesthesiologist Has More Effect than Surgeon on Risks of CABG Surgery
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)

For patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, the anesthesiologist managing the procedure can have a major impact on the risk of adverse outcomes, according to a study published on January 23rd in Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Released: 23-Feb-2015 12:20 PM EST
One Year Later, Preoperative Quit-Smoking Program Still Shows Benefits
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)

Patients receiving a brief intervention to help them quit smoking before surgery are still more likely to be nonsmokers at one-year follow-up, reports a study in Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Released: 5-Feb-2015 9:45 AM EST
Simple Ultrasound Measure Can Diagnose Postoperative Urinary Retention
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)

In patients who don't resume normal urination after surgery, a simple ultrasound test can accurately diagnose the common problem of postoperative urinary retention (POUR), reports a study in Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Released: 4-Feb-2015 9:50 AM EST
IARS Appoints Alan Jay Schwartz, MD, MSEd, as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal A&A Case Reports
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)

The International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS) announces that Alan Jay Schwartz, MD, MSEd, will succeed Lawrence J. Saidman, MD, as Editor-in-Chief of its online journal Anesthesia & Analgesia Case Reports. Dr. Saidman retired in December 2014.

Released: 26-Jan-2015 12:50 PM EST
IARS Appoints Jean-François Pittet, MD, as Incoming Editor-in-Chief for Anesthesia & Analgesia
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)

The International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS) announces that Jean-François Pittet, MD, will succeed Steven L. Shafer, MD, as Editor-in-Chief of its flagship journal Anesthesia & Analgesia (A&A). Dr. Shafer’s current term expires in March 2016.

Released: 22-Jan-2015 10:35 AM EST
New Treatments Haven't Lowered Anesthesia Risks for Children with Pulmonary Hypertension, Reports Anesthesia & Analgesia
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)

Despite effective new treatments for their disease, children with pulmonary hypertension (PHT) are still a high-risk group for serious complications and death related to anesthesia and surgery, reports a study in the February issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Released: 5-Jan-2015 1:15 PM EST
Anesthesiologists Face the Ebola Epidemic—Time to 'Educate, Train and Prepare'
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)

Because of their responsibility for performing airway intubation and other invasive procedures, anesthesiologists will play an essential role in managing patients with Ebola virus infection. Scientific evidence guiding the anesthetic management of Ebola virus disease (EVD) is presented and analyzed in a special article published by Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Released: 14-Nov-2014 10:25 AM EST
Nerve Block Procedure Is Safe in Children, Reports Anesthesia & Analgesia
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)

A regional anesthesia procedure widely used for surgery in infants and young children is effective and safe, with a minimal rate of serious complications, concludes a large database study in the October issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Released: 5-Nov-2014 9:45 AM EST
IARS Announces its Journal A&A Case Reports Is Now Indexed in MEDLINE/PubMed
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)

The International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS) is pleased to announce that its newest publication, A&A Case Reports, a peer-reviewed online journal that publishes informative clinical experiences, has been accepted for indexing by MEDLINE/PubMed. All articles back to Volume 1 Issue 1 will be loaded to PubMed, as well as all articles published going forward.

Released: 28-Oct-2014 8:30 AM EDT
IARS Announces New Affiliation with the World Federation of Societies of Anesthesiologists
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)

The International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS) and the World Federation of Societies of Anesthesiologists (WFSA) announce the signing of an affiliation agreement between the two organizations. Both organizations have a mutual goal to improve patient care worldwide by making clinical information and the latest research available to anesthesiologists, nurse anesthetists, and allied health care professionals throughout the globe. Additionally, as part of the affiliation agreement, the IARS’s flagship journal Anesthesia & Analgesia will be designated as an official journal of the WFSA.

Released: 23-Oct-2014 8:30 AM EDT
IARS Announces Availability of More Than $1.3 Million in Anesthesia Research Awards for 2015
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The International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS) announces the availability of more than $1.3 million in anesthesia research awards to be issued in 2015. In 2015, the Society will award $750,000 in research grants for the Frontiers in Anesthesia Research Award, and $600,000 for its Mentored Research Award. The IARS has contributed nearly $15 million in grants in the field of anesthesiology since its founding in 1922.

Released: 22-Oct-2014 8:30 AM EDT
Study Finds No Increase in Pregnancy-Related Death for African American Women
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)

In contrast to national trends, a study performed at Alabama's largest hospital finds no racial difference in the risk of pregnancy-related death between African American and Caucasian women, reports the November issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Released: 3-Oct-2014 8:30 AM EDT
US Military Adopts Checklist for Trauma and Emergency Anesthesia
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)

A checklist for trauma and emergency anesthesia, published last year in Anesthesia & Analgesia, has been included in the US Department of Defense's Joint Theater Trauma System Clinical Practice Guideline for trauma anesthesia.

Released: 23-Sep-2014 8:30 AM EDT
New Measure Provides More Data on Oxygen Levels During Sedation
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)

The "area under the curve of oxygen desaturation" (AUCDesat) may provide a more sophisticated approach to monitoring blood oxygen levels during procedures using sedation, according to a study published in Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Released: 31-Jul-2014 10:10 AM EDT
IARS Announces New Affiliation withSociety of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)

The International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS) and the Society of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine (SASM) announce the signing of an affiliation agreement between the two organizations. Both organizations have a mutual goal to increase the amount of published literature about respiration and sleep medicine. As part of the affiliation agreement, Anesthesia & Analgesia (A&A) will be designated as the official journal of SASM. David Hillman, MBBS, has been appointed as the Respiration and Sleep Editor for the journal.

Released: 11-Jul-2014 9:15 AM EDT
In Lab Studies, Hydroxyethyl Starch Has Direct Harmful Effects on Kidney Cells
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)

The increased risk of kidney injury related to the use of hydroxyethyl starch (HES) in resuscitation fluids reflects the mass of HES molecules, according to a report in Anesthesia & Analgesia, official journal of the International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS).

Released: 7-Jul-2014 10:00 AM EDT
IARS Announces $600,000 in Anesthesia Research Awards
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)

The International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS) announces the recipients of $600,000 in grants for the 2014 IARS Mentored Research Awards. The awards are part of the IARS grants program, which has issued more than $14 million in anesthesia research grants over the last thirty years.

Released: 24-Jun-2014 11:30 AM EDT
OpenAnesthesia® Announces Android and iOS Versions of Self-Study App
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)

OpenAnesthesia (OA), one of the most popular websites for education in anesthesia, announces the release of V 3.0 of the hugely popular self-study app for anesthesiology residents, CRNAs, SRNAs, and physicians. The app, specifically designed to improve knowledge within the field of anesthesiology, is free to download on iTunes and the Google Store.

Released: 20-Jun-2014 10:00 AM EDT
No Evidence of Long-Term PTSD Risk in Patients with Awareness during Surgery
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)

Patients with confirmed episodes of awareness during anesthesia and surgery don't seem to be at increased risk of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or other problems with psychosocial well-being at long-term follow-up, reports a study in Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Released: 21-May-2014 10:00 AM EDT
Could Carbon Monoxide Protect Against Anesthesia-Induced Neuroapoptosis?
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)

Basic science research suggests a promising, if surprising, method to protect against anesthesia-induced developmental neurotoxicity: subclinical carbon monoxide (CO) inhalation, according to a report and accompanying editorial published in the June 2014 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia, the official journal of the International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS).

Released: 11-Apr-2014 11:00 AM EDT
Adding Dexmedetomidine Reduces Anesthesia Dose Required for Surgery
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)

For patients undergoing surgery, adding a sedative drug called dexmedetomidine can reduce the necessary doses of other anesthetic drugs, reports a study in the April issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia, official journal of the International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS).

Released: 23-Jan-2014 2:00 PM EST
OpenAnesthesia® Releases Expanded v. 2.0 Self-Study App for Anesthesiologists
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)

The International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS) announces that its educational initiative OpenAnesthesia (OA) has released version 2.0 of its self-study app for anesthesiology residents, CRNAs, SRNAs and physicians. A new set of 150 review questions has been added, for in-app purchase, for a total of 351 questions. The app is free to download on iTunes here.

Released: 13-Jan-2014 10:00 AM EST
IARS Announces Availability of $600,000 in Medical Research Grants
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)

The International Anesthesia Research Society announces the availability of $600,000 in grant funding intended to support investigations that will further the understanding of clinical practice in anesthesiology and related sciences. Up to four research projects will be selected to receive up to $150,000 each, payable over two years. The grants are intended to help create future leaders and prepare applicants to apply for independent research funding. The application period for the IARS Mentored Research Award closes on February 8, 2014.

Released: 10-Jan-2014 10:30 AM EST
IARS Announces Availability of $16,000 in Medical Grants
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)

The International Anesthesia Research Society announces the availability of $16,000 in grant funding intended to fund novel concepts or applications that improve educational programs and advance the practice of anesthesiology. The application period for the Teaching Recognition Award for Innovation in Education closes on January 31, 2014.

Released: 2-Jan-2014 12:00 PM EST
IARS Announces Search for Editor-in-Chief for Flagship Journal Anesthesia & Analgesia
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)

The International Anesthesia Research Society announces the search for an Editor-in-Chief for its flagship journal, Anesthesia & Analgesia. A&A’s current Editor, Dr. Steven L. Shafer, will be stepping down in early 2016.

Released: 13-Dec-2013 10:30 AM EST
New Concerns Over Safety of Common Anesthetic
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)

Patients receiving the widely used anesthesia drug etomidate for surgery may be at increased risk or mortality and cardiovascular events, according to a study in the December issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia, official journal of the International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS).

Released: 28-Oct-2013 11:45 AM EDT
Bumps in the Road to Developing Long-Lasting, Single-Injection Nerve Blocks
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)

Can a new liposomal bupivacaine product provide long-lasting nerve block with a single injection? An initial study in humans shows promise—but also some "confusing results," reports the November issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia, official journal of the International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS).

Released: 8-Oct-2013 10:30 AM EDT
A&A Case Reports Premieres Today
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)

The International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS) is pleased to announce the launch of its newest publication, A&A Case Reports, a peer-reviewed online journal focused exclusively on sharing and discussion of informative clinical experiences.

Released: 23-Sep-2013 10:00 AM EDT
Smartphones and Tablets Could Provide Universal Access to Medical Monitoring
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)

Do you have a smartphone in your pocket or purse? If so, you may be carrying the future of mobile medical monitoring technology, according to a special article in the October issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia, official journal of the International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS).

Released: 23-Sep-2013 10:00 AM EDT
Rising Rates of Severe and Fatal Sepsis during Labor and Delivery
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)

Rates of severe sepsis and deaths from sepsis among U.S. women hospitalized for delivery have risen sharply over the last decade, reports a study in the October issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia, official journal of the International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS).


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