Anesthesia News
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- Anesthesiology - May 2008, Volume 108, Issue 5Pub Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 23:30:57 GMT
- This Month in Anesthesiology.
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Page: 5ADOI: 10.1097/01.anes.0000316968.47647.b2
- Is It More Informative to Focus on Cardiac Output than Blood Pressure during Spinal Anesthesia for Cesarean Delivery in Women with Severe Preeclampsia?
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Page: 771DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0b013e31816bbe04
- Pressure Wave Analysis Is Useful to Understand the Pathophysiology of Preeclampsia, but Perhaps Not the Rapid Changes during Cesarean Delivery.
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Page: 773DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0b013e31816bbde5
- An Optic Nerve at Risk and a Prolonged Surgery in the Prone Position: Time to Reconsider?
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Page: 775DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0b013e31816d91e9
- Gerard W. Ostheimer "What's New in Obstetric Anesthesia" Lecture.
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This article reviews major anesthetic, obstetric, and neonatal findings published in 2006 that are relevant for obstetric anesthesiologists.Page: 777DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0b013e31816bbd86
- Risks for Painkiller Abuse Do Not Outweigh Benefits in Chronic Pain
"We do need stronger evidence about which patients will benefit most from these medications to help make better prescribing decisions"
As controversy swirls about proper clinical use of opioids and other potent pain medications, research reported at the American Pain Society annual meeting shows that, contrary to widespread beliefs, less than ... via Newswise
- Fri, 09 May 2008 15:00:00 GMT
- Robo-Surgeon Joined By Robo-Anesthesiologist
How long before we have an "all-robot" operating room? Not so long, perhaps. McGill University researchers have developed a robotic anesthesiologist that recently provided anesthesia for a human undergoing ... via Al Fin
- Fri, 09 May 2008 06:43:26 GMT
- Inspiring mentor aided pain management career
One out of every five Americans suffers from some sort of chronic pain -- whether it's arthritis, back pain or migraines -- which can limit their everyday activities, create emotional stress and reduce quality ... via The Indianapolis Star
- Wed, 07 May 2008 06:33:46 GMT
- Sleep apnea risks
"This patient may need to be monitored for oxygen saturation after surgery and may need more nursing care"
Sleep apnea can put surgical patients at high risk for respiratory complications during and after surgery. via Post and Courier
- Mon, 05 May 2008 06:08:32 GMT
- Researchers develop automated anesthesia system
"So this type of technology would eliminate the need to constantly be looking at the clock, looking at the patient, looking at the (muscle) twitch monitor to see if they need more drug right now"
First there was McDreamy. Then came McSteamy. Now there's McSleepy. No, the latest addition isn't yet another hunky doc from the TV series "Grey's Anatomy," but an automated anesthesiologist developed by ... via C-Health
- Sat, 03 May 2008 18:05:20 GMT
- Aon study finds fewer medical malpractice claims against hospitals and physicians
- Aon study finds fewer medical malpractice claims against hospitals and physicians.
- October 20, 2005
- Baxter Recalls Flawed Infusion Pump After Deaths
- Baxter Healthcare Corp. recalled all models of its Colleague Volumetric Infusion Pumps because the pumps can shut down while delivering medication and fluids to patients, the Food and Drug Administration said.
- July 22, 2005
- Malpractice Premiums Far Outpaced Claims
- The Center for Justice and Democracy, New York, said 15 of the nation’s biggest malpractice insurers “price–gouged” physicians from 2000 to 2004, increasing net premiums 120% while their net payments for claims rose 5.7% during that period.
- July 7, 2005
- Patient Safety Advocacy Decreases Malpractice Premiums
- The Wall Street Journal on Tuesday, June 21st examined how malpractice insurance premiums for anesthesiologists have decreased over the past 20 years because they have “focused on improving patient safety” rather than legislation that would “protect them against patient lawsuits.”
- July 1, 2005
- Claims Made and Occurrence Coverage
- Not all medical malpractice policies are the same. There can be significant differences in coverage, and understand the difference between a “claims–made” policy and an “occurrence” policy. Please keep in mind that occurrence policies have all but dried up in today’s marketplace.
- June 30, 2005
- TN Licensure Changes
- CRNA’s not holding a Masters Degree will not be “grandfathered in” after 07/01/2005.
- June 15, 2005