A new study in @anesthesiology.bsky.social found combining #cannabis with #opioids provided no added acute pain relief for patients with knee arthritis, and associated side effects were more pronounced when the drugs were combined. Learn more: www.asahq.org/about-asa/ne...
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AQI applies established IT security best practices to safeguard NACOR data and ensure responsible, secure data handling.
Find answers to all your questions on security, data, privacy, and more: ow.ly/5og450YLhwV
#anesthesiology #anesthesiologist #anesthesia
Follow along this Wednesday (4/22) when Resident Scholar
Dr. Shannon Paquette takes over our Instagram account to showcase her advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C.! ow.ly/LmJO50YK11n
#ResidentTakeover #anesthesiology
In “WFSA-ASA: Strengthening Global Anesthesiology Together,” Francis Peel and Drs. Daniela Filipescu and Carolina Haylock-Loor write about:
🔸 Collaboration across borders
🔸 Equitable access to safe care
🔸 The WFSA Anaesthesiology Online Learning Community
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Many patients have questions before their procedure. ASA President Dr. Patrick Giam reminds members and their patients to take advantage of Made for This Moment—ASA's patient-facing resource for trusted information on all their anesthesia-related concerns. Visit: madeforthismoment.asahq.org
ASA is leading the effort to advance anesthesia quality and patient safety on the world stage. Learn more about our collaborations with counterparts across the globe from ASA President Dr. Patrick Giam.
#anesthesiology #anesthesiologist #PatientSafety
You know your practice, clinical, and economic needs better than anyone. That’s why you belong at LEGCON 2026. Join us on Capitol Hill May 18–20 and make your voice heard.
Register today: ow.ly/pzOw50YK2zw
#LEGCON26 #anesthesiology
The ASA Medical Student Component continues its post-match panel series with a session focused on U.S. MDs. Reserve your spot today: ow.ly/BPHj50YEsLk
#MSCGC #anesthesiology
Learn about these topics and more in the April @asamonitor.bsky.social, which covers global engagement and local excellence.
🔸 Anesthesiology’s global voice
🔸 The impact of global #anesthesia scholarships
🔸 Building capacity where it’s needed most
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In the March @asamonitor.bsky.social Ask the Expert column Dr. Zach Deutch speaks with ASA Past President Dr. Mary Dale Peterson.
Dr. Peterson discusses the latest initiatives at Driscoll Children’s Hospital, ways to manage rapid growth, and how to ensure access to care.
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ASA President Dr. Patrick Giam reminds members that our deadline for 2026 renewals is April 30. If you haven't yet renewed your ASA membership, now is the time ⏰! Learn more about your exclusive member benefits and enroll in auto-renewal today via this week's MMO: community.asahq.org/mmo/4-13-26
Drs. Padmanabhan and colleagues discuss both the leadership and clinical perspective in the locums-ASC relationship.
“For anesthesiologists practicing in per diem or locum roles, adaptability has become a core professional competency.”
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We’re proud to continue our collaboration with @gehealthcare.bsky.social as an ASA Corporate Supporter for the 4th year! Together, we’re advancing education and initiatives to boost perioperative efficiency, support high-quality care and improve outcomes. Read more: www.asahq.org/about-asa/ne...
Our Residents in a Room podcast hosts interview Dr. Matt Hatch from ASA’s Committee on Anesthesia Care about room supervision. 🎧 Listen in as they discuss the transition to managing multiple cases, and how to best prepare: asahq.org/podcasts/res...
Your voice is needed in D.C. Join fellow anesthesiologists, policy experts, and elected officials May 18–20 at LEGCON 2026. Together, we’ll tackle the issues that directly impact your practice and your patients.
Learn more and register today: ow.ly/3Uhe50YF4Sk
#LEGCON26
Drs. Susana Vacas and Daniel Cole discuss the role that these mechanisms play in shaping the risk of developing adverse postoperative outcomes, such as perioperative #neurocognitive disorders.
Explore the “our Patient’s Brain column: doi.org/10.1097/01.A...
Time is running out for ASA® ADVANCE 2027 submissions!
Nobody knows the business of anesthesia like you do: Be sure to submit your ideas on topics like leadership, innovation, quality, and more by April 15: ow.ly/PluO50YCX3t
#ADVANCE27
This month’s theme is “Ambulatory Anesthesia On the Move.” See what's inside this issue, guest edited by Dr. George Tewfik.
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ASA President Dr. Patrick Giam invites members to learn about and directly influence legislative and regulatory issues that impact their practice and patients. Find details on LEGCON 2026 and register now via this week's Monday Morning Outreach: community.asahq.org/mmo/4-6-26
#LEGCON26
ASA continues the fight against Big Insurance, working with lawmakers to ensure that anesthesiologists are treated fairly under the No Surprises Act. Members: Hear the latest about these ongoing efforts from ASA President Dr. Patrick Giam.
#anesthesiology #anesthesiologist #NoSurprisesAct
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.
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Join ASA President Dr. Patrick Giam in celebrating National Doctor's Day—March 30! Learn more about the day’s origin and its connection to anesthesiology from the Wood Library-Museum of Anesthesiology: www.woodlibrarymuseum.org/wp-content/u...
#DoctorsDay #anesthesiology #anesthesiologist
🪖🧑⚕️How does a career in #anesthesiology interact with serving in the military? Lieutenant Colonel Robert Vietor discusses his journey.
Read here:
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Learn, connect, and be inspired at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2026! Join the year’s top learning and networking event in sunny San Diego this October 16–20.
Be the first to know when registration opens—sign up now!
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#ANES26 #anesthesiology #anesthesiologist
Drs. Dean Polce, Mo Azam, and Jonathan Gal discuss how anesthesia groups can work with ambulatory surgery centers most effectively to streamline operations and ensure long-term financial viability for both parties.
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It’s National Physicians Week! 🥼
Anesthesiologists are medical doctors who specialize in anesthesia care, pain management and critical care. For ASA member Dr. Beti Asnake, it all comes down to three words.
#NationalPhysiciansWeek #anesthesiology #anesthesiologist
At ASA ADVANCE 2026, presenter Dr. Steven Schulman touted diversification of revenue as a cure for hospitals' "stipend fatigue." What ideas do you have to help drive smarter practice management? Submit by April 15 to be considered for ASA ADVANCE 2027! www.asahq.org/advance/educ...
#ADVANCE27
Learn about the challenges inherent to ambulatory #anesthesia and the many opportunities for innovation, entrepreneurship, professional growth, and improved patient care.
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ASA President Dr. Patrick Giam is handing over the reins today as Resident Component Governing Council President Dr. Natalie Koons takes over MMO! Members, learn about her involvement with ASA, and read her Q&A with Medical Student Component President Anusha Samant: community.asahq.org/mmo/3-23-26
Thank you 👏 Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen and Congresswoman Claudia Tenney, who led more than 20 other lawmakers on a bipartisan letter to CMS urging continued Medicare coverage for non-opioid pain treatments like peripheral nerve blocks. Read more: www.asahq.org/about-asa/ne...