ASA
ASA Responds to AANA Lawsuit Regarding Scope of CRNA Autonomy
The legal battle between the ASA and the AANA has intensified following the ASA's filing of an amicus brief.
MARCH 12, 2025
Exploring Perioperative DNR in Anesthesia
Sandra Sacks, MD, discusses what anesthesiologists need to know in the case of perioperative do not resuscitate at ...
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
ASA Opposes Anthem’s New Time Limit on Anesthesia Care
The ASA has spoken out against Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield’s recent decision to impose a time limit on ...
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The Private Equity Takeover of Anesthesia
George Tewfik, MD, highlights what practicing anesthesiologists need to know about how the impacts of private ...
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Managing Patient Suicidal Ideation in ASCs
Kara Barnett, MD, discusses the management of patient suicidal ideation in ambulatory surgical centers at the 2024 ...
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Simple Tool Helps Screen for Anxiety, Depression in Children Having Surgery
A new computerized mental health assessment tool may allow doctors to quickly identify children experiencing ...
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Ibuprofen, Other NSAIDs May Reduce Risk for Post-op Delirium
Postoperative delirium occurs in up to 15% of surgical patients. In certain high-risk patients, the incidence can ...
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Routine Blood Test Can Identify Laboring Women at Risk for Preeclampsia
A simple blood test could help doctors identify women in labor who are at risk for preeclampsia—a leading ...
OCTOBER 19, 2024
Prolonged Fasting for Multiple Orthopedic Surgeries Raises Risk for Malnutrition, Worse Outcomes
People who have multiple orthopedic surgeries during the same hospital stay are more likely to suffer malnutrition ...
OCTOBER 19, 2024
ASA Recommendations Address Acute and Potential Long-Term Effects of Cesarean Pain
The statement provides “pragmatic advice” and “suggested best practices” to improve ...
JULY 4, 2024
Blocks for Surgery Versus Acute Post-op Pain Control
Joshua Seth Miller, MD, discusses Medicare, private insurance and pain management at the 2024 spring meeting of the ...
APRIL 6, 2024
Anesthesiology's Role in Neuropsychiatric Health
Expanding on a presentation at 2023 annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, Paul Garcia, MD, ...
JANUARY 26, 2024
