Here are 10 recent news stories impacting the anesthesia community.
HHS' review of regulatory requirements could touch physician supervision rules — a cause for concern, says the American Society of Anesthesiologists.
Amid controversy over the use of "backup" drugs for lethal injection, Ohio faces a delay of executions as drug shortages continue.
After a jury awarded $500 million to a patient who contract hepatitis C from a Propofol vial, Teva ceased production of the well-known anesthetic.
In an amazing story, a Mayo Clinic anesthesiologist revived a patient after 96 minutes without a heartbeat.
Football isn't forever: Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Hughes plans to become a CRNA when his career ends.
Heads up! Regulations for reporting anesthesia time start Jan. 2012.
Sutter Hospitals has come under fire from anesthesiologist Dr. Berton Forman, who alleges the health system has been dramatically overcharging for anesthesia services.
An increase in elderly patients has led to more deaths from general anesthesia, say German researchers.
A South Florida woman accused an anesthesiologist of choosing the wrong leg when he injected her anesthetic.
University of Louisville alum gives back: Retired anesthesiologist Dr. Geneva Matlock gifted her alma mater $4 million to fund research into macular degeneration.
HHS' review of regulatory requirements could touch physician supervision rules — a cause for concern, says the American Society of Anesthesiologists.
Amid controversy over the use of "backup" drugs for lethal injection, Ohio faces a delay of executions as drug shortages continue.
After a jury awarded $500 million to a patient who contract hepatitis C from a Propofol vial, Teva ceased production of the well-known anesthetic.
In an amazing story, a Mayo Clinic anesthesiologist revived a patient after 96 minutes without a heartbeat.
Football isn't forever: Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Hughes plans to become a CRNA when his career ends.
Heads up! Regulations for reporting anesthesia time start Jan. 2012.
Sutter Hospitals has come under fire from anesthesiologist Dr. Berton Forman, who alleges the health system has been dramatically overcharging for anesthesia services.
An increase in elderly patients has led to more deaths from general anesthesia, say German researchers.
A South Florida woman accused an anesthesiologist of choosing the wrong leg when he injected her anesthetic.
University of Louisville alum gives back: Retired anesthesiologist Dr. Geneva Matlock gifted her alma mater $4 million to fund research into macular degeneration.