<ѻýҕl>Involve Anesthesiologists in Procedural Suite Design?ѻýҕl> Accommodating anesthesiologists' needs could make an impact on patient safety, experts say Jan 13, 2023
<ѻýҕl>Anesthesia Outside of the OR: Cause for Patient Safety Concerns?ѻýҕl> Studies have shown harms for non-OR anesthesia (NORA); experts say changes are needed Jan 13, 2023
<ѻýҕl>More Evidence to Support Restrictive Opioid Prescribing After Cancer Surgeryѻýҕl> Significant decreases in prescription days, doses, refill requests, with few patient complaints Jan 06, 2023
<ѻýҕl>Pulse Oximeters Need to Work Better for Dark-Skinned Patients, FDA Panel Saysѻýҕl> Warnings to patients and providers, improved accuracy needed, advisors say Nov 02, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Outpatient Centers Cautiously Open Doors to Surgery for People With Cardiac Devicesѻýҕl> Will those with CIEDs become regular patients at ambulatory surgery centers within a decade? Oct 25, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Nerve-Freezing Technique Staves Off Post-Mastectomy Painѻýҕl> Percutaneous cryoneurolysis improved analgesia in a pilot study Oct 24, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Oxygen Concentration During Surgery: No Help for Post-Op Nausea, Vomitingѻýҕl> "Any oxygen fraction between 30% and 80% is fine," presenter says Oct 23, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Post-Op Pain Control More Challenging for Cannabis Usersѻýҕl> Large study builds on the limited literature on cannabis and surgical outcomes Oct 22, 2022
<ѻýҕl>It's High Time for Broader Access to Non-Opioid Pain Medicationѻýҕl> Limited Medicare coverage poses barriers, but bipartisan legislation offers a solution Sep 22, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Hospital, Contractor Battle Over Anesthesiology Staffѻýҕl> Firm's alleged understaffing led hospital to "poach" its clinicians, lawsuits charge Aug 16, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Understaffing in Anesthesiology Linked to Patient Deaths, Complicationsѻýҕl> Higher morbidity, mortality rates tied to anesthesia docs covering 3 to 4 overlapping surgeries Jul 20, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Patients Should Know Who's Operating, Surgeons Sayѻýҕl> Doctors should disclose when trainees wield the knife, especially if they plan to leave the room Apr 05, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Whistleblower Physician Killed in Plane Crash Ahead of Settlementѻýҕl> Kathleen Hartney-Velazco, MD, and her company alleged improper arrangements at staffing firms Nov 11, 2021
<ѻýҕl>Cesarean Deliveries Skyrocket in Pregnant Women With COVID-19ѻýҕl> Nearly 60% of symptomatic patients required emergency care versus normal hospital rate of 2% Oct 13, 2021
<ѻýҕl>Hospital Policy Slashes IV Acetaminophen Use for Tonsillectomyѻýҕl> Standing orders for oral use led to better care, reduced cost, researchers said Oct 12, 2021
<ѻýҕl>Spinal vs General Anesthesia in Hip Fracture Surgeries: It's a Drawѻýҕl> Neither type led to better outcomes at 60 days, study finds Oct 12, 2021
<ѻýҕl>COVID Conjures Up Mixed Feelings for Critical Care Anesthesiologistsѻýҕl> Survey respondents cite burnout and stress, but also a sense of achievement Oct 11, 2021
<ѻýҕl>Rebrand of Nurse Anesthetists Met With Criticism From Physician Groupѻýҕl> The American Society of Anesthesiologists called the name change "medical title misappropriation" Aug 16, 2021
<ѻýҕl>Improved Survival in Metastatic Uterine Cancer With Hysterectomy Plus Chemoѻýҕl> Data extend surgery's advantage from locally advanced to distant metastases Jul 29, 2021
<ѻýҕl>Gender Bias in the OR Is a Hazard to Patient Safetyѻýҕl> Conflict and toxicity can make teams more prone to errors Jul 21, 2021
<ѻýҕl>FDA Panel Nearly Unanimous on Liver Transplant Perfusion Deviceѻýҕl> Thumbs up on safety and efficacy Jul 15, 2021
<ѻýҕl>Vascular Function: Another Benefit of Bariatric Surgeryѻýҕl> Macrovascular, microvascular gains accrue for nearly all patient groups Jul 12, 2021
<ѻýҕl>Do 'Robots' Offer Any Clear Surgical Advantage?ѻýҕl> Review says no, and Vinay Prasad believes it's a sobering reflection on medical technology Jun 28, 2021 video
<ѻýҕl>Subsys Doc Gets 5 Years; Docs Take Billions From Device Makers; Child Abuse Lawѻýҕl> This past week in healthcare investigations Jun 23, 2021
<ѻýҕl>The Long Overdue Rise of Gender-Affirming Careѻýҕl> Medicine is finally starting to catch up with the times, but there's a long way to go Jun 19, 2021
<ѻýҕl>Does Grandma Need Surgery for That Broken Wrist?ѻýҕl> Randomized trial findings should help in decision-making Jun 18, 2021
<ѻýҕl>Investigation of Patient Death Finds Deficient Care at VA Hospitalѻýҕl> Emergency department triage may have resulted in delay in care Jun 10, 2021
<ѻýҕl>Fetal Surgery Boosts Survival for Babies With Severe Birth Defectѻýҕl> Randomized trial confirms benefit of complex fetal procedure Jun 08, 2021
<ѻýҕl>'A Quantum Leap Forward': Potential New Standard in High-Risk RCCѻýҕl> Adjuvant immunotherapy led to 32% reduction in the risk of recurrence, positive trend in OS Jun 03, 2021
<ѻýҕl>What Imaging Method Is Best in Primary Hyperparathyroidism?ѻýҕl> One technique demonstrated highest sensitivity for identifying diseased glands Jun 03, 2021
<ѻýҕl>Tofacitinib May Cut Colectomy Risk in Hospitalized, Severe UCѻýҕl> Small study found that patients appeared to benefit from limited-duration high-intensity therapy Jun 01, 2021
<ѻýҕl>Test Can Predict Death Risk With Adrenal Tumorsѻýҕl> This can help guide need for surgical intervention, researcher says May 24, 2021
<ѻýҕl>Here's Why This Doc Got a Third Vaccine Doseѻýҕl> A transplant surgeon, a heart recipient himself, saw robust antibody response after third dose May 20, 2021
<ѻýҕl>Op-Ed: 'Yes, I Am the Surgeon,' She Saidѻýҕl> Growing recognition of women as surgeons starts with changes in healthcare systems May 19, 2021
<ѻýҕl>How Did a Patient Survive a Decade With Metastatic RCC?ѻýҕl> Surgery had beneficial role May 17, 2021
<ѻýҕl>Adding GLP-1 Drug Makes Sleeve Gastroplasty a Diabetes Treatmentѻýҕl> Endoscopic procedure could yield benefits now seen only with more invasive surgery May 14, 2021
<ѻýҕl>Post-Vax Adverse Events; Blood Groups and Disease: It's TTHealthWatch!ѻýҕl> Also this week: nanoparticle vaccine for COVID and dexamethasone for surgical site infections May 08, 2021 podcast
<ѻýҕl>Ohio Surgeon Pens His Own Hilarious Obitѻýҕl> Thomas Flanigan wrote his own "shocking and unexpected, yet fabulous, exit" May 07, 2021
<ѻýҕl>Neurosurgeon Settles Kickback, Unnecessary Spine Surgery Chargesѻýҕl> Allegedly performed unnecessary procedures with spine devices, got kickbacks from Medtronic May 05, 2021
<ѻýҕl>Patient Awake for 13 Minutes of Surgeryѻýҕl> Paralytic initiated, but sevoflurane never turned on May 05, 2021