The American Society of Anesthesiologists is reminding anesthesiologists and providers that an important revision to the ASA’s “Standards for Basic Anesthetic Monitoring” is set to go into effect on ...

Liposomal bupivacaine was launched on the market twelve years ago to provide long-lasting local control of pain. The medication is used as a local anesthetic, particularly for orthopedic operations. A ...

The American Society of Anesthesiologists has asked CMS to reconsider its position on a proposed work RVU for CPT code 64405 (Injection, anesthetic agent; greater occipital nerve), according to an ASA ...

A recent policy change by health insurer Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) has led to sharp criticism from the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), who warn that the decision could ...

NEW ORLEANS -- Clinicians may be surprised that rules governing deep procedural sedation in intensive care settings forbid certain practices that seem like standard care, according to a discussion at ...

Norman A. Cohen, MD, and Kenneth Elmassian, DO, of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, shared the following thoughts in response to a March 30 article on anesthesia provider compensation, ...

‌Local anesthesia numbs a part of your body so that your doctor can stitch up a wound or take a biopsy without you feeling any pain. Unlike general anesthesia, where you are put to sleep during a ...

CHICAGO - The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) firmly opposes the surreptitious maneuver labeled a "hidden clause" or "concealed term" that was added to New York State Assembly Bill A5375-A ...

With the emerging trend of using anesthesia or sedation for lengthy tattoo sessions, the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) has issued new guidance urging caution to emphasize that these ...

A higher intensity of pain during infiltration of local anesthesia during cesarean delivery was associated with increased pain at 24 hours postpartum and lower global health ratings, although the ...