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American Society of Anesthesiologists, Oct. 24-28

ANESTHESIOLOGY 2015 The annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists was held from Oct. 24 to 28 in San Diego and attracted...
Discontinuing statins before non-cardiac surgery is unnecessary and may increase the risk of death following the operation

ASA: Patients Undergoing Surgery Should Stay on Statins

Discontinuing med may boost mortality risk during recovery from non-cardiac operations
Some reassuring words from a doctor just before an operation begins may be more effective than drugs in easing patient anxiety

ASA: Surgeon’s Calming Words May Ease Stress of Surgery

Researchers found reassuring voice might even beat anti-anxiety meds in lowering pre-op distress
A perioperative surgical home program improves outcomes for patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty and total hip arthroplasty

ASA: Peri-Op Surgical Home Beneficial After Joint Arthroplasty

Data for second year of implementation show positive results in LOS, discharge destination
Nitrous oxide is a safe anesthetic for surgery patients who have or are at risk for cardiovascular disease

ASA: Nitrous Oxide Deemed Safe for Surgical Patients With CVD

Study eases concerns about the use of the anesthetic in non-cardiac procedures
Caudal regional anesthesia seems not to be associated with urethrocutaneous fistula formation in pediatric patients undergoing primary hypospadias repair

Caudal Regional Anesthesia Not Linked to Fistula Formation

No link for fistula formation with penile, caudal block in children undergoing primary hypospadias repair
Children with autism spectrum disorder have a significant difference in premedication type compared with children without ASD

Peri-Op Experience Similar for Children With, Without Autism

Children with ASD are significantly more likely to have nonstandard premedication types
Complications from epidural and spinal anesthetic procedures during cesarean deliveries dropped 25 percent over a recent 10-year period

Epidural-Related Complications Down for C-Sections

Certain complications down 25 percent over decade
New guidelines have been developed for the perioperative management of surgical patients with diabetes. The guidelines were published online Sept. 29 in Anesthesia.

New Guidelines Developed for Peri-Op Management of Diabetes

Modern management focuses on thorough preoperative assessment, diabetes optimization
For patients undergoing percutaneous vertebroplasty under local anesthesia

Handholding, Speaking to Patients Reduces Anxiety

Findings in patients undergoing percutaneous vertebroplasty under local anesthesia