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Curious about updates to intubation in critically ill patients or sedation for colonoscopy? Look no further for new stud...
03/31/2026

Curious about updates to intubation in critically ill patients or sedation for colonoscopy? Look no further for new studies: https://ow.ly/pNiv50YrA4J

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🏥💧The FLUID trial asks whether using lactated Ringer’s solution as the default I.V. fluid, instead of normal saline, imp...
03/30/2026

🏥💧The FLUID trial asks whether using lactated Ringer’s solution as the default I.V. fluid, instead of normal saline, improves outcomes and patient care.

Learn about the findings: https://ow.ly/obLY50YrA9x

Don’t miss the April ASA Monitor, with the theme “Global Engagement, Local Excellence.” Explore these articles and more:...
03/30/2026

Don’t miss the April ASA Monitor, with the theme “Global Engagement, Local Excellence.” Explore these articles and more:
🔸 From Short-Term Exchange to Long-Term Equity: The Impact of Global Anesthesia Scholarships
🔸 WFSA-ASA: Strengthening Global Anesthesiology Together
https://ow.ly/rYNC50YAL9Q

Calling all lovers of anesthesia history! The Anesthesia History Association is seeking Nominations for David M. Little ...
03/29/2026

Calling all lovers of anesthesia history!
The Anesthesia History Association is seeking Nominations for David M. Little Jr. Prizes. The deadline for this year’s nominations is September 4, 2026. https://ow.ly/aIWE50YrAhC

“Despite the improvements in anesthetic-related mortality, patients continue to suffer harm after perioperative care. A ...
03/28/2026

“Despite the improvements in anesthetic-related mortality, patients continue to suffer harm after perioperative care. A recent study found that nearly a quarter of patients admitted for inpatient hospital care suffered from an adverse event, writes Dr. Emily Methangkool.

Read: https://ow.ly/RKr350YrAin

Don’t miss the April ASA Monitor, with the theme “Global Engagement, Local Excellence.” Explore these articles and more:...
03/27/2026

Don’t miss the April ASA Monitor, with the theme “Global Engagement, Local Excellence.” Explore these articles and more:
🔸 From Short-Term Exchange to Long-Term Equity: The Impact of Global Anesthesia Scholarships
🔸 WFSA-ASA: Strengthening Global Anesthesiology Together
https://ow.ly/IYLH50YzV1H

The FDA updated its alert on the labeling, storage, and administration of tranexamic acid. Drs. Anthony Frasca and Brian...
03/27/2026

The FDA updated its alert on the labeling, storage, and administration of tranexamic acid. Drs. Anthony Frasca and Brian Thomas discuss prevention of devastating wrong drug, wrong route complications.

https://ow.ly/GMlf50YrABL

Dr. Ana Maria Crawford received the 2025 Nicholas M. Greene, MD, Award for Outstanding Humanitarian Contribution, and Dr...
03/26/2026

Dr. Ana Maria Crawford received the 2025 Nicholas M. Greene, MD, Award for Outstanding Humanitarian Contribution, and Dr. Newton received the Resident and Fellow Humanitarian Service Award.

Read about Dr. Crawford and Dr. Newton’s outstanding leadership.
https://ow.ly/YNvs50YrAAc

This month’s AIRS Case Report paints a grim picture of an emerging risk for otherwise healthy anesthesia patients. Explo...
03/25/2026

This month’s AIRS Case Report paints a grim picture of an emerging risk for otherwise healthy anesthesia patients. Explore the association between Venezuelan ancestry and routine general anesthesia with sevoflurane.

https://ow.ly/7zHw50YrApH
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Drs. Karolina Brook and Emily Methangkool highlight both the challenges and opportunities for anesthesiologists in ASCs....
03/24/2026

Drs. Karolina Brook and Emily Methangkool highlight both the challenges and opportunities for anesthesiologists in ASCs.

Find concrete suggestions to mitigate potential ASC obstacles.
https://ow.ly/eT4150YrAos

🆕🎨New  column: “My Medical Muse”This column uses various forms of creative writing and visual art to explore and experie...
03/23/2026

🆕🎨New column: “My Medical Muse”

This column uses various forms of creative writing and visual art to explore and experience medicine, health, and illness.
https://ow.ly/KjvT50YrAkB

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