New Hampshire Anesthesia Services

02/17/2026

The physician recertification system was created to ensure that doctors maintain current knowledge and skills throughout their careers. While the goals of protecting patient safety and providing up-to-date care are widely supported, some question whether current recertification methods achieve this aim in practice.

The physician recertification system was created to ensure that doctors maintain current knowledge and skills throughout their...

01/14/2026

Although patients may be discharged home on the same day as procedures involving sedation or general anesthesia, they may not be allowed to drive themselves home due to safety concerns, as the cognitive skills necessary for safe driving remain impaired even after other functions return to normal.

Clinical uncertainty exists regarding when it is safe to resume driving following anesthesia, with discharge instructions generally...

12/15/2025

Effective communication is one of the most important elements of high-quality healthcare. Patients are more likely to make informed decisions and achieve better outcomes when they clearly understand their conditions, treatment options, and follow-up instructions.

One of the most impactful ways to improve health communication is by using plain-language resources, which help providers simplify medical...

07/07/2025

As the U.S. continues to confront an opioid epidemic, anesthesiologists and perioperative care teams—including CRNAs and PACU nurses—occupy a key role in the shift toward safer, evidence-based pain management. From OR decision-making to post-discharge tapering, anesthesiology can have a significant impact in minimizing opioid exposure, with guidelines and practice needing to adapt to trends as the crisis evolves.

As the U.S. continues to confront an opioid epidemic, anesthesiologists and perioperative care teams—including CRNAs and PACU nurses—occupy a key...

06/04/2025

Colonoscopy remains the gold standard for screening and diagnosing a wide range of colorectal conditions, including cancer. However, patient experience can differ significantly based on the level of anesthesia administered during colonoscopy.

Colonoscopy remains the gold standard for screening and diagnosing a wide range of colorectal conditions, including cancer.

02/03/2025

In the wake of manufacturing and supply chain issues stemming from Hurricane Helene, the Baxter IV fluid shortage continues to present significant challenges for the healthcare system in 2025.

In the wake of manufacturing and supply chain issues stemming from Hurricane Helene, the Baxter IV fluid shortage continues to...

02/03/2025

Midazolam, a benzodiazepine used in many clinical settings, is known for its potent sedative and amnesic effects, particularly its ability to induce anterograde amnesia. This phenomenon prevents the formation of new memories while preserving previously established ones.

Midazolam, a benzodiazepine used in clinical settings, is known for its potent sedative and amnesic effects and inducing anterograde amnesia.

11/27/2024

Accurate medication measurement is crucial for patient safety and effective treatment outcomes. Syringes are widely used for measuring and administering liquid medications, but their accuracy can vary depending on several factors. Understanding these factors and implementing best practices for syringe use can significantly improve the accuracy of medication measurement.

Accurate medication measurement is crucial for patient safety and effective treatment outcomes.

10/15/2024

Gabapentin is an anticonvulsive medication primarily used to prevent and control seizures and certain kinds of neuropathic pain, such as nerve pain after shingles and diabetic neuropathy.

Gabapentin binds to the α2δ subunit of voltage-gated calcium channels in the central nervous system, inhibiting calcium influx into neurons and thereby reducing neurotransmitter release and neuronal excitability, which is beneficial in conditions like epilepsy and neuropathic pain.

09/11/2024

As the second leading cause of death in adults, cancer is a major global health concern. According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 1.9 million new cancer cases were recorded in 2022 in the United States alone, with over 600,000 deaths from cancer.

The choice of anesthesia approach during surgical procedures has significant implications for long-term oncological outcomes.

08/23/2024

According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 1.9 million new cancer cases were recorded in 2022 in the United States alone, with over 600,000 deaths from cancer.

The choice of anesthesia approach during surgical procedures has significant implications for long-term oncological outcomes.

07/16/2024

Dexmedetomidine is a highly selective alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist 1 that has gained prominence in the medical field for its sedative, anxiolytic, and analgesic properties.