⭐ Recognized by FeedSpot: #12 Best Anesthesiology Blog Worldwide

Uncategorized Published - 6 October, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
Pocket-sized ultrasound delivers big results for COVID-19

Author: Theresa Pablos AuntMinnie A pocket-sized ultrasound scanner powered by a smartphone performed comparably to a cart-based scanner for lung imaging at the point of care in patients with COVID-19, according to a study published on September 21 in Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology. In the head-to-head study, a team of Italian authors compared a conventional, […]

Read More
Uncategorized Published - 5 October, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
Closed claims analysis: Emerging trends in pain management

Anesthesiology Today Annual Meeting Edition Before 2005, there wasn’t a lot of data related to chronic pain medication management. However, with an increasing focus on ASA Closed Claims Analysis, anesthesiologists can see inherent risks and take steps to avoid liability. During Saturday’s “Best Practices in Regional Anesthesia and Interventional Pain Medicine,” James Rathmell, MD, of […]

Read More
Uncategorized Published - 5 October, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
National Alert Network: Tranexamic Acid – Local Anesthetic Administration Errors Resulting in Seizures & Prevention Recommendations

We recently learned about three cases of accidental spinal injection of tranexamic acid instead of a local anesthetic intended or regional (spinal) anesthesia. Container mix-ups were involved in each case. In one case, a patient scheduled for knee surgery received tranexamic acid instead of bupivacaine. The anesthesiologist immediately realized the error, but by then, the […]

Read More
Uncategorized Published - 5 October, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
A Message from ASA President Mary Dale Peterson: Surprise Medical Bill Executive Order

ASA On Thursday, President Donald Trump issued the “Executive Order on An America-First Healthcare Plan.”  The order articulates the Administration’s views on a number of health care quality, affordability and access issues. Of particular interest to ASA, the order includes provisions related to surprise medical bills.  The order seeks to encourage Congress to reach a […]

Read More
Uncategorized Published - 5 October, 2020    By - Dr Clemens
Trump Administration Announces $20 Billion in New Phase 3 Provider Relief Funding

F1rst News HHS announced Phase 3 Provider Relief Funding.  The  application period will be from October 5th through November 6th.  At the time of this of press release there are not enough details in what will be needed to complete the application. Once those details have been clarified, ABC will assist clients by providing  information […]

Read More