Somnia Anesthesia has announced it has been recognized as a Patient Safety Organization (PSO) by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Somnia is the first anesthesia-only management company ...

As a certified registered nurse anesthetist, I am keenly aware of the risks associated with the medicines I use with my patients. For patient safety, peace of mind, and better patient outcomes, I ...

MONDAY, Nov. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Women undergoing a cesarean section delivery typically have the procedure while awake, with only a nerve blocker protecting them from the pain. For some, the ...

Despite the growth in use of procedural suites outside of the operating room, non-OR anesthesia (NORA) care remains a troubling concern for patient safety, experts say. Non-OR procedure suites -- such ...

The International Anesthesia Research Society has awarded Ansgar Brambrink, MD, PhD, $750,000 for anesthesia research — the largest single grant in the organization's 90-year history. Dr. Brambrink, a ...

As a board member for a malpractice insurance company, I review claims submitted by oral and maxillofacial surgeons who use anesthesia in their private practices. In virtually every anesthesia-related ...

New research has called into question the effects of anesthesia on the brains of young children and sparked a call for greater understanding about potential long-term neurological consequences, ...

The anesthesia workforce shortage has become a fixture in healthcare at large as hospitals, health systems and ASCs figure out how to balance high surgical demand with a lack of providers. Three ...

One practical tip is to soak a toothbrush in chlorhexidine, rinse it well, and send it home with the owner so they have a toothbrush for the pet.

With the emerging trend of using anesthesia or sedation for lengthy tattoo sessions, the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) has issued new guidance urging caution to emphasize that these ...

Newborn baby laying in crib with his mother lying on bed side in the hospital General anesthesia might be appropriate for some pregnant women during a cesarean section delivery Babies born with ...