Results from a clinical study presented at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2010 found that smokers have significantly more complications post-surgery than non-smokers, including a higher death rate.
In recognition of exemplary service, James E. Cottrell, M.D. today received the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Distinguished Service Award during the organization’s Annual Meeting.
A clinical study presented at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2010 discovered that diabetics who presented for non-cardiac surgery with near normal blood sugar levels were at increased risk of death, as compared with their non-diabetic counterparts.
A study presented at this year’s Annual Meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists strengthens emerging evidence that the act of going under anesthesia and coming out of anesthesia are distinct neurobiological processes. It also found that the parietal region of the brain may play a critical role in how anesthesia suppresses consciousness.
Results from a clinical study presented at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2010 suggest that a women’s labor experience is tied to her ethnicity as well as genetics.
When children undergo anesthesia during surgery, the long-term effects that anesthetics have on the developing brain is relatively unknown. A study presented at this year’s American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting assesses the association between exposure to anesthesia in children 3 years old and younger and their risk for developmental and behavioral disorders.
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Member, Kevin K. Tremper, Ph.D., M.D. will deliver the Emery A. Rovenstine Memorial Lecture at the ASA Annual Meeting, ANESTHESIOLOGY 2010, October 18 in San Diego. Since 1991, Dr. Tremper has served as Professor and Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Michigan. His presentation will focus on the use of perioperative information systems to improve patient outcomes.
As Americans get heavier and heavier, the incidence of obstructive sleep apnea increases, and results from two clinical studies presented at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2010 reinforce the need for physicians to screen for the disorder prior to surgery in order to appropriately manage the patient in the operating room.
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) will salute its military members as well as all U.S. service members and their families during the Society’s 2010 Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA, October 16 – 20. During ANESTHESIOLOGY 2010, the ASA will sponsor three events in which those who serve in the military will be honored. The first event is a welcome celebration at PETCO Park for ASA members highlighting members’ military contributions followed by a 5K ASA Run for The Warriors® and a blood donation drive. Anesthesiologists serve in every branch of the military and provide resuscitation, surgical anesthesia, pain management and intensive care.
A landmark study appearing in the October 2010 issue of Anesthesiology has demonstrated that perioperative beta-blockade - when administered utilizing specific guidelines in at-risk patients - significantly reduced mortality 30 days and one year after surgery.
An estimated one in five Americans smoke cigarettes, and at least one in 10 nonsmokers are exposed to second-hand smoke at home. A new review published in the October 2010 issue of Anesthesiology examines how exposure to nicotine and other chemicals in cigarette smoke has an impact on pain for these individuals.
A recent study from the RAND Corporation, one of the country’s most trusted analytic organizations, finds a current shortage of 3,800 anesthesiologists and 1,282 nurse anesthetists. However, if current trends continue, a dramatic shortage of anesthesiologists and a significant surplus of nurse anesthetists are projected by 2020.
A study published in the October 2010 issue of Anesthesiology is among the first to show that the quality of immediate postoperative care of orthopedic surgery patients has important effects on patients’ long-term cardiac outcomes.
Lack of understanding and apprehension about anesthesia may lead as many as one in four patients to postpone surgery according to the Vital Health Report, a quarterly health survey of Americans released today by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA).
A study appearing in the August 2010 issue of Anesthesiology found that patients receiving a total hip or knee replacement in Taiwan had a higher incidence of surgical site infections (SSIs) when general anesthesia was administered for the operation than when the same procedures were performed under epidural/spinal (regional) anesthesia.
In recent years, a growing and potentially life-threatening trend known as Robo tripping, the abuse of over-the-counter cough and cold medications, has emerged among America’s youth. As the Society representing the front-line physicians responsible for treating patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) who have overdosed on over-the-counter medications, the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) has developed information to help parents recognize the signs of Robo tripping and to prevent overdose and longer-term health complications.
A study appearing in the July 2010 issue of Anesthesiology is the first to show that inhalation of gaseous hydrogen sulfide can reduce or even prevent lung injury in critical care situations that require mechanical ventilation.
In the June Anesthesiology researchers take aim at identifying genetic risk factors for sepsis – a leading cause of death for critically ill patients.
The American Society of Anesthesiologists announced June 1 that Baxter Healthcare Corporation became its first Industry Supporter as a part of the recently launched ASA Corporate Supporter Program.
Symptomatic heart failure prior to surgery is routinely acknowledged as a risk factor for adverse outcomes for both cardiac and non-cardiac surgeries. In a new study published in the June Anesthesiology, researchers delve further into the implications of cardiac problems on postoperative outcomes, exploring preoperative diagnosis and impact of asymptomatic left ventricular (LV) dysfunction in vascular surgery patients.
As the United States prepares to add 32 million more patients to the health care system through health care reform, 11 of the leading medical societies in the country joined together today to publicly support the introduction of the Health Care Truth and Transparency Act of 2010.
A new study published in the May issue of Anesthesiology seeks to reduce the occurrence of ICU transfusions, revealing a new marker for patients at higher risk for developing severe anemia and subsequently requiring transfusion in the ICU.
The American Society of Anesthesiologists today released results from the inaugural Vital Health Report, which demonstrate that Americans associate good health with lifestyle behaviors and habits, but overlook their key Vital Health measures, some of the true indicators of overall health.
American Society of Anesthesiologists joins communities across the United States today to recognize Doctors Day 2010, a day with a special tie to anesthesiology.
Updated Practice Guidelines from the ASA, full text of the 2009 Annual Rovenstine Lecture and research on risk factors for postoperative pain that continues, can be found in the April 2010 issue of Anesthesiology.
As the guardian of patients’ vital health, the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) is urging those considering traveling internationally for medical care to educate themselves, and take the necessary precautions to avoid unexpected complications.
A new study published in the March issue of Anesthesiology raises awareness for an additional risk category for patients undergoing routine coronary artery bypass surgery – low to moderate levels of inflammation.
A study published in the March 2010 issue of the journal Anesthesiology gives researchers new insights in how to better understand and control a severe side effect of hemoglobin-based oxygen carriers (HBOCs), often referred to as “artificial blood.”
Anesthesiologists Caution Patients to Research Anesthetic Requirements, Providers and Surgical Facilities Before Going Under the Knife. Beware of promises for quick fixes and pain free procedures.
A patient surveillance system implemented by anesthesiologists at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and presented in a study in the February Anesthesiology has proven to dramatically decrease the number of rescue calls and ICU transfers in postsurgical patients, allowing doctors to intervene in more cases before a crisis situation develops.
Current projections estimate that the number of tobacco-related deaths in China will increase to 2 million annually by 2025. A new study in the February issue of the journal Anesthesiology looks at whether Chinese anesthesiologists are willing to help their patients quit smoking, and ultimately help reduce these projected tobacco-related deaths.
Christopher J. Wehking, CMP has been hired as the new Director of Meetings and Exhibits at the American Society of Anesthesiologists. Wehking will join the ASA January 25.
At a time of year when people make plans to drop a few pounds, perhaps even consider bariatric surgery, the American Society of Anesthesiologists wants to ensure the public has the facts regarding one’s weight and the impact it may have on his or her anesthesia experience.
Routinely used to treat patients for heart attack or high blood pressure, beta blockers are known for their role in helping to protect the heart. A new study in the January issue of the journal Anesthesiology looks at the effects of beta blockers on surgical outcomes, revealing that the cardioprotective effects of the medication could be compromised by acute surgical anemia.
Whether the result of injury, illness or a chronic condition, 70 million Americans experience pain annually. To help fight this debilitating condition and combat its detrimental impact, the ASA is offering practical ways for sufferers to take an active role in the treatment of pain.
A large study of more than 1,300 patients has provided evidence that increased attention to pain assessment in mechanically ventilated patients in the intensive care unit may improve patient outcomes and lead to shorter ICU stays.
With the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout Challenge just a week away, the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) is giving smokers yet another reason to quit. The scientific evidence is clear -- smoking has a direct negative impact on postoperative outcomes. Quitting smoking is one of the best things people can do to improve their chances of recovering from surgery without complications.
It is a fact known by every woman who has had a baby - the amount of pain experienced increases as labor progresses, but some women experience more pain during labor than others. A new study in the November issue of Anesthesiology further explores individual labor variables, reporting associations between ethnicity, and labor progress and pain.
In this study published in the November journal Anesthesiology, researchers examine a concern common among Seniors and their caregivers – the occurrence of long-term cognitive decline following surgery or illness. Results are encouraging for Seniors headed to surgery.
Anesthesiologists demonstrate the use of the sedative Dexmedetomidine as safe and effective in reducing the time of the extubation process.
Study suggests that elevated levels of BNP biomarker before surgery may predict length of hospital stay and mortality after primary coronary artery bypass graft surgery better than measurements of BNP levels after surgery.
A study presented at the 2009 ASA Annual Meeting highlights the crucial importance of investigating multiple factors when designing studies that attempt to predict the development of persistent pain in patients.
Two highlighted studies at the 2009 ASA Annual Meeting provide physicians with information on how to better determine which surgical patients may be at higher risk for developing acute kidney injury following surgery.
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) is meeting in New Orleans October 17-22, and as part of the celebration, over 325 exhibitors are on hand to leverage the opportunity to speak to their customers, anesthesia providers, directly. At $3 million in exhibitor sales this year, resulting in over 80,000 square feet of exhibit space sold, ASA hit an all-time and recognized a 20 percent increase in sales over last year.
In the largest and most comprehensive examination of postoperative vision loss to date, researchers report that POVL rates declined for the ten year period from 1996-2005.
Anesthesiologists studying the occurrence of persistent postoperative pain have identified four independent risk factors for persistent postoperative pain development and recommend preventative treatment options.
Researchers determine that postoperative administration of dextrose helps to decrease the occurrence of PONV.
Study offers evidence that a woman’s BMI is not a contributing factors to adverse respiratory events associated with morphine commonly administered near the spine following Cesarean delivery.
Evidence reveals that veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder have a lower survival rate post-surgery than their veteran peers, even if surgery is performed years following military service completion.
UPDATED WEBINAR LOGIN INFORMATION Attend a special press event at the 2009 ASA Annual Meeting discussing: 1) ASA’s position on responsible use of propofol; 2) ASA’s position on whether scheduling the medication would help curb abuse; 3) ASA’s proposed increases in patient monitoring techniques during specific endoscopic procedures in remote locations.
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