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New Weight-Loss Drugs Spark Debate About Safety During Surgery

Some anesthesiologists think current guidelines don't go far enough

Sep 08, 2023
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Cannabis Use Disorder Raises Risk of Perioperative Complications

Not a "harmless substance," researcher maintains

Jul 06, 2023
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ASA: Hold GLP-1 Agonists Before Elective Surgery

Or else run the risk of aspirating under anesthesia due to delayed gastric emptying

Jun 30, 2023
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What Makes Brazilian Butt Lifts So Deadly?

South Florida deaths show why the BBL is the "most dangerous aesthetic procedure ever performed"

Apr 11, 2023
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Local Anesthesia Before Breast Cancer Surgery Improves OS in Randomized Trial

Intervention is inexpensive, easy to implement, researchers say

Apr 07, 2023
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Cannabis Use Common in Post-Surgery Patients on Opioid Tapering

More than half of patients in Hopkins' pain program had history of cannabis use

Mar 28, 2023
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Children Do Well With Fewer Opiates After Surgery

Hospital outcomes similar when reserving opiates for breakthrough pain

Mar 27, 2023
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Can the Surgicalist Model Solve OR Staffing Challenges?

New solutions are needed to address growing workforce shortages

Mar 18, 2023
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The Wild West of Non-Operating Room Anesthesia

Preserving patient safety is essential

Feb 11, 2023
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Involve Anesthesiologists in Procedural Suite Design?

Accommodating anesthesiologists' needs could make an impact on patient safety, experts say

Jan 13, 2023
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Anesthesia Outside of the OR: Cause for Patient Safety Concerns?

Studies have shown harms for non-OR anesthesia (NORA); experts say changes are needed

Jan 13, 2023
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More Evidence to Support Restrictive Opioid Prescribing After Cancer Surgery

Significant decreases in prescription days, doses, refill requests, with few patient complaints

Jan 06, 2023
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Pulse Oximeters Need to Work Better for Dark-Skinned Patients, FDA Panel Says

Warnings to patients and providers, improved accuracy needed, advisors say

Nov 02, 2022
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Outpatient Centers Cautiously Open Doors to Surgery for People With Cardiac Devices

Will those with CIEDs become regular patients at ambulatory surgery centers within a decade?

Oct 25, 2022
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