Released: 19-May-1998 12:00 AM EDT
Children Exposed to Second-Hand Smoke at Greater Risk During Surgery
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Medical researchers have established a link between second-hand tobacco smoke and serious breathing problems for children who receive general anesthesia. Girls are at greater risk, especially those whose mothers have a lower level of education, according to a study published in the May 1998 scientific journal Anesthesiology, the scientific publication of the American Society of Anesthesiologists.

Released: 3-Oct-1997 12:00 AM EDT
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) annual meeting in San Diego
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

These are just a few of the many scientific sessions that will be presented at the American Society of Anesthesiologists 1997 annual meeting, October 18-22, 1997, in San Diego.

11-Oct-1997 12:00 AM EDT
Results Promising For Treatment Of Sickle Cell Anemia With Nitric Oxide
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

New research could offer help for the thousands of sufferers with sickle cell anemia. Nitric oxide (NO), a gas that has been used successfully to treat certain lung ailments, may have another application--the "unsickling" of sickled cells.

11-Oct-1997 12:00 AM EDT
New Data Debunks Belief that Epidurals Cause C-Sections
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Four independent research studies involving a combined total of more than 22,000 women debunk the misconception that labor epidural analgesia increases a woman's risk of having a cesarean section delivery (c-section).

Released: 23-Jan-1998 12:00 AM EST
Medicare/Medicaid Agency's Proposal Places Patients at Risk
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

In a move that may seriously endanger the anesthesia care of millions of Americans under Medicare or Medicaid, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Care Financing Administration is proposing to do away with a 3-decade-old regulation for physician oversight of anesthesia care for surgery. If this regulatory change is enacted, nurses with as little as two years' technical training will be allowed to practice without any physician supervision when giving anesthesia to a Medicare or Medicaid patient in a hospital or ambulatory care center.

18-Oct-1998 12:00 AM EDT
New Treatments for Paients in Extreme Pain
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

A drug derived from the poison of a Philippine sea snail and new fiberoptic technology for viewing the spine are giving anesthesiologists powerful new tools with which to relieve the suffering of patients living with persistent, excruciating pain.

19-Oct-1998 12:00 AM EDT
Widespread Physchiatric Drug Use
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Anesthesiologists routinely ask patients to tell them what medications they are taking before surgery. This information helps them plan safe, effective anesthesia tailored to patients' individual needs. Yet some patients are not reporting their use of psychiatric drugs, which are among a growing class of drugs being prescribed or made available over the counter. Studies into the interaction of these drugs with anesthesia are critical, researchers at the American Society of Anesthesiologists annual meeting said.

20-Oct-1998 12:00 AM EDT
First Known Link Between Diet and Anesthesia
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

What types of foods you eat, even days before surgery, may determine how your body will react to anesthesia, according to a group of University of Chicago anesthesiologists. Their findings bring anesthesiologists one step closer to understanding why patients vary so widely in their sensitivity to anesthetic drugs, principal investigator Jonathan Moss, M.D., Ph.D., said at the American Society of Anesthesiologists annual meeting.

21-Oct-1998 12:00 AM EDT
Technique to Relieve Low Back Pain
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

A treatment that blends the ancient practice of Chinese acupuncture with the newer Western technique of electrical nerve stimulation is bringing superior relief to people with chronic low back pain (LBP), according to the results of a study conducted by anesthesiologists at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas.

21-Oct-1998 12:00 AM EDT
Time for Doctors to Enter Anesthesiology
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Contrary to media reports and the perceptions of some medical students and even a few medical school advisors, practice opportunities for anesthesiologists are excellent, Norig Ellison, M.D., past president of the American Society of Anesthesiologists said at the society's annual meeting.

   
19-Oct-1998 12:00 AM EDT
Gender Differences in Heart Surgery Costs
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

The cost of coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) is 20 percent higher for women than men, according to studies performed by Yale University researchers and reported at the American Society of Anesthesiologists annual meeting.

13-Oct-1999 12:00 AM EDT
Use Magnetic Resonance Imaging to Treat Pain
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Anesthesiologists are now able to incorporate the clarity and precision of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to treat chronic severe pain in patients with cancer and nerve injuries for whom other techniques have failed.

13-Oct-1999 12:00 AM EDT
More Women Opt for Pain Relief during Labor
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

The demand for pain relief during labor and delivery by women is growing, and hospitals are doing an increasingly good job of satisfying that demand, according to the results of a survey presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists.

11-Oct-1999 12:00 AM EDT
Timed-Release Local Anesthetics for Pain Relief
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

The use of local anesthetics to relieve surgical pain often works well but not long enough. Now, a timed-release version of a local anesthetic could help to solve this problem.

12-Oct-1999 12:00 AM EDT
Doppler Radar Keeps Blood Flowing Best During Surgery
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

The same technology metereologists use to predict the weather could help anesthesiologists predict potentially hazardous conditions during major surgery.

14-Oct-1999 12:00 AM EDT
Patient Safety Study Highlights Anesthesiologists Advantages
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

An anesthesiologist's involvement in the care of surgical patients improves quality, reduces complications, saves lives and achieves these benefits cost-effectively compared to many other medical services, according to the results of a study.

12-Oct-1999 12:00 AM EDT
Methadone Speeds Recovery from Prostate Surgery
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Anesthesiologists working with surgeons have developed a patient care protocol that allows men to go home only one day after prostate cancer surgery without "pushing them out the door" or compromising the quality of their care in any way. The protocol also creates a new use for an old pain-killing compound.

18-Oct-2000 12:00 AM EDT
Deadly Toxin Treats Lower Back Pain
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

The same deadly toxin that is often associated with botulism food poisoning can, in very low doses, safely bring enduring relief to patients suffering from chronic low back pain, researchers at Louisiana State University's (LSU) Health Sciences Center in Shreveport reported.

19-Oct-2000 12:00 AM EDT
Goldfish and Fireflies Point Way to New Anesthesia
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Imagine having surgery under general anesthesia and then waking up afterward with no residual drowsiness. That could one day become a reality for surgical patients, thanks to the common goldfish and fireflies.

17-Oct-2000 12:00 AM EDT
Regional Anesthesia for Egg Retrieval Increases In Vitro Fertilization Pregnancies
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

In terms of higher pregnancy rates and patient satisfaction but at less cost, spinal anesthesia (SA) emerges as the superior anesthetic choice over general anesthesia (GA) for oocyte, or egg, retrieval procedures for in vitro fertilization (IVF), according to research conducted at Bostonís Massachusetts General Hospital.

17-Oct-2000 12:00 AM EDT
Study Shows Speed of Liver Regeneration After Transplants
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

The development of adult living donor liver transplantation (LDLTx) about two years ago vastly increases the pool of potential donors for patients in need of healthy livers. The surgery offers new hope to patients with liver failure, including the 12,000 individuals in this country currently waiting for transplants.

Released: 3-Oct-2000 12:00 AM EDT
2000 ASA Annual Meeting
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Press information and overview of scientific presentations to be presented at the 2000 American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) annual meeting, San Francisco, California, on October 14-18.

17-Oct-2000 12:00 AM EDT
"Phantom" Sensations Reported by One-Third of Mastectomy Patients
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Some women experience "phantom" pain and other sensations after a mastectomy as if the breast had never been removed. Similar to feelings experienced by some leg or arm amputees, these sensations can persist for months and having breast reconstruction surgery does not reduce the likelihood that these sensations will occur.

Released: 4-Oct-2001 12:00 AM EDT
Latest Research in Anesthesia, Pain Medicine and Patient Safety Unveiled
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

The latest medical research, equipment and techniques for providing safe anesthesia and pain management care to patients will be unveiled when the American Society of Anesthesiologists holds its annual meeting on October 13-17, 2001, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

17-Oct-2001 12:00 AM EDT
Predisposition for Drug Abuse Even Before It Starts
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

A first-of-its-kind study may provide clues to a person's predisposition to abuse drugs, according to findings released at the annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists.

16-Oct-2001 12:00 AM EDT
A Pinpoint Attack on the Leading Causes of Pain Complaints
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Long-term relief for the nation's number-one pain complaint, lower back pain, is being refined by anesthesiologists and pain management specialists at The Cleveland Clinic using a technique called intradiscal electrothermal therapy.

17-Oct-2001 12:00 AM EDT
Anesthesia to 3 People at Once
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Although a mounting body of evidence points to the benefits of regional anesthesia versus general anesthesia for many types of surgery, when it comes to fetal surgery on twins for a rare but potentially fatal condition called twin-twin transfusion syndrome, general anesthesia exhibits some notable advantages over regional techniques.

16-Oct-2001 12:00 AM EDT
Saving Patients Through Suspended Animation
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

The ability to actually bring back patients from death after severe trauma or a heart arrest looms in the not-too-distant future, according to one of the nation's foremost experts in resuscitation medicine.

16-Oct-2001 12:00 AM EDT
Controlling Surgical Pain Is Partially Found in O-T-C Pain Reliever
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

An injectable form of acetaminophen (the active ingriedient in Tylenol(r)) and a member of a new class of drugs called COX-2 inhibitors hold promise as safe and effective tools for controlling surgical pain, according to the results of two multicenter clinical trials.

14-Nov-2001 12:00 AM EST
Final Medicare Rule Maintains Safe Anesthesia Care
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Action by the Bush administration brings to a close a nearly four-year battle to keep anesthesia safe for all patients. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, formerly the Health Care Financing Administration, released its final regulatory rule mandating that physicians supervise patients' anesthesia care in all Medicare- and Medicaid-approved hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers.

Released: 3-Oct-2002 12:00 AM EDT
Anesthesiologists 2002 Annual Meeting
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

The latest medical research, equipment and techniques for providing safe anesthesia and pain management care to patients will be unveiled when the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) holds its annual meeting on October 12-16, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

16-Oct-2002 12:00 AM EDT
Study Links Hair Color and Anesthetic Requirements
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

A new study finds that naturally red heads require more anesthesia than other patients and this discovery is unlocking new information on the way anesthetics work.

16-Oct-2002 12:00 AM EDT
A Starchy Solution: Potatoes to Stop Bleeding?
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

A potato-based powder capable of instantly clotting blood holds potential for the treatment of everything from minor cuts to surgical incisions and even combat injuries, researchers reported at the American Society of Anesthesiologists annual meeting.

6-Oct-2003 6:00 PM EDT
No Stick, Double Click, Pain Relief
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Researchers have developed a new patient-controlled device that allows pain medication to pass through the skin without the discomfort of needles or I.V.s.

7-Oct-2003 4:00 PM EDT
'Memories' of Anesthesia Lessen Heart Attack Damage
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Anesthesiologists have discovered that certain inhaled anesthetics protect heart muscle against damage. This finding now opens the door to anesthetics being considered as therapeutic agents to lessen the severity of a heart attack.

7-Oct-2003 4:00 PM EDT
Mothers get an Earful of Relief from Acupuncture During Kids' Surgery
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Anxious parents can unintentionally provoke an already distraught child prior to surgery, but certain acupuncture techniques may produce a calming effect.

8-Oct-2003 8:00 PM EDT
WMD Workshop Features Hands-On Training, Simulation of Bioterror Event
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

The perceived and real threat of terrorism in the form of weapons of mass destruction has increased greatly, leading anesthesiologists to better prepare for a biological attack.

Released: 27-Jul-2004 2:00 PM EDT
2004 ASA Annual Meeting & Scientific Presentations Preview
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

The latest in medical research, techniques and equipment for providing safe anesthesia care and pain medicine to patients will be unveiled when the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) holds its annual meeting on October 23-27, 2004, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Released: 28-Mar-2005 12:00 PM EST
Patient Safety Is Focus of Doctors Day 2005
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Doctors Day is an annual celebration in which hospitals and medical organizations participate. The American Society of Anesthesiologists celebrates its Centennial in 2005, and so for Doctors Day ASA focuses on "A Century of Advancing Patient Safety."

Released: 3-Aug-2005 11:00 AM EDT
New Patient Safety Legislation Supported by ASA
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

ASA President Eugene P. Sinclair, M.D., recently joined President George W. Bush at the White House for the President's signing of S.544, the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005.

Released: 19-Sep-2005 2:30 PM EDT
Women Are Receiving More Pain Relief During Labor
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

As pain control options for labor and delivery become more varied and sophisticated, growing numbers of women are taking advantage of pain relief for their childbirth, according to a new study.

Released: 6-Feb-2006 9:00 AM EST
Quit Smoking for Surgery--Best Chance to Quit for Good
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Patients who quit smoking for surgery have safer anesthesia, better recovery, and a bonus--an easier time withdrawing from cigarettes for good. The article looks at physiologic changes caused by cigarettes as well as abstaining, and how they affect the surgical patient.

Released: 20-Mar-2007 12:00 AM EDT
Doctors Day 2007 Promotes Importance of Quitting Smoking Before Surgery
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Smokers have heard all of the reasons for quitting before: smoking increases their risk for lung disease, heart disease and cancer, and the habit will literally take years off their life. But one reason to quit may not be as well known-- smokers require special consideration when undergoing anesthesia for a surgical procedure.

27-Mar-2007 8:00 AM EDT
Revised Guidelines Issued for Anesthesia, Pain Relief During Labor and Delivery
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Recognizing that each patient's labor and delivery experience is unique, the ASA revised Practice Guidelines for Obstetric Anesthesia focus on the latest evidence-based recommendations for the anesthetic management of women during labor, operative and nonoperative delivery, postpartum care and pain control.

18-Jun-2007 1:50 PM EDT
Animal Studies Shouldn't Alter Anesthesiology Practice in Newborns
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Recent studies showing that commonly used anesthetic agents can cause brain damage in animals don't prove that similar harmful effects occur in human newborns"”and shouldn't affect current approaches to anesthesia in preterm and ill infants, according to a leading expert on pain management in newborns in the July issue of the journal Anesthesiology.

18-Jun-2007 1:55 PM EDT
Protein C Levels Help Predict Risk of Death in ICU Patients
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

A simple laboratory test to measure protein C"”a natural anti-blood-clotting substance that also reflects the level of inflammation in the body"”may offer a useful new indicator of the severity of illness and risk of death among critically ill patients according to study results in the July issue of the journal Anesthesiology.

20-Jul-2007 8:55 AM EDT
Red Cell Substitute Shows Promise as Treatment for Sickle Cell Disease
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Studies in mice suggest that a red blood cell substitute based on human hemoglobin could be a promising new treatment for sickle cell disease in humans, according to the August issue of the journal Anesthesiology.

20-Jul-2007 8:50 AM EDT
Standard Definitions Urged for Anesthesia Outcomes
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

The absence of standardized definitions for events and outcomes during and after anesthesia for surgery has major implications for anesthesiology research and practice, as well as for public perceptions of anesthesia care, according to an editorial by two leading anesthesiology researchers in the August issue of the journal Anesthesiology.

20-Aug-2007 12:00 AM EDT
'Alzheimer's Gene' Linked to Increased Risk of Postoperative Delirium
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Elderly patients who carry a gene associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease and dementia have higher rates of postoperative delirium after major surgery according to research in the September issue of the journal Anesthesiology.

20-Aug-2007 12:00 AM EDT
Deep Local Anesthetic Infusion Shortens Recovery after Colorectal Cancer Surgery
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

In patients undergoing surgery for colorectal cancer, a technique delivering local anesthetic directly to the surgical wound not only helps to control postoperative pain but also reduces recovery time according to a featured study in the September issue of the journal Anesthesiology.


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