9 hrs ago | Medgadget
No Spillage VantageCath Gets FDA Approval
Filed under: Anesthesiology , Emergency Medicine , Medicine , Pediatrics VantageCath is a new peripheral IV catheter designed to not only prevent unexpected needlestick injuries, but also to eliminate the ... via Medgadget
Friday May 9 | Newswise
Risks for Painkiller Abuse Do Not Outweigh Benefits in Chronic Pain
“We do need stronger evidence about which patients will benefit most from these medications to help make better prescribing decisions”
As controversy swirls about proper clinical use of opioids and other potent pain medications, research reported at the American Pain Society annual meeting shows that, contrary to widespread beliefs, less than ... via Newswise
Thursday May 8 | Al Fin
Robo-Surgeon Joined By Robo-Anesthesiologist
How long before we have an "all-robot" operating room? Not so long, perhaps. McGill University researchers have developed a robotic anesthesiologist that recently provided anesthesia for a human undergoing ... via Al Fin
Tuesday May 6 | The Indianapolis Star
Inspiring mentor aided pain management career
One out of every five Americans suffers from some sort of chronic pain -- whether it's arthritis, back pain or migraines -- which can limit their everyday activities, create emotional stress and reduce quality ... via The Indianapolis Star
Sunday May 4 | Post and Courier
“This patient may need to be monitored for oxygen saturation after surgery and may need more nursing care”
Sleep apnea can put surgical patients at high risk for respiratory complications during and after surgery. via Post and Courier
Saturday May 3 | C-Health
Researchers develop automated anesthesia system
“So this type of technology would eliminate the need to constantly be looking at the clock, looking at the patient, looking at the (muscle) twitch monitor to see if they need more drug right now”
First there was McDreamy. Then came McSteamy. Now there's McSleepy. No, the latest addition isn't yet another hunky doc from the TV series "Grey's Anatomy," but an automated anesthesiologist developed by ... via C-Health
Friday May 2 | McGill University Newswire
World first: researchers develop completely automated anesthesia system
“It will probably take two years to perfect the system”
"McSleepy" hopes to revolutionize anesthesia practice Researchers at McGill University and the McGill University Health Centre have performed the world's first totally automated administration of an anesthetic. via McGill University Newswire
Wednesday Apr 30 | MedicineNet
An Alternative to Medicinal Marijuana
“We find that that a single organophosphorus compound is capable of eliciting full-blown cannabinoid effects that mirror those of direct cannabinoid receptor stimulators such as THC”
Scientists think they may have found a way to harness marijuana's medicinal powers without unleashing the plant's memory-robbing properties. via MedicineNet
Sunday Apr 27 | KOLD-TV Tucson
Sleep Apnea Screening Cuts Surgical Complications
“An overnight sleep study is the most reliable way to diagnose OSA, but it is too time-consuming and expensive for every patient to receive before surgery”
A quick, self-administered test to identify surgical patients who may have potentially life-threatening obstructive sleep apnea has been developed by a team of Canadian anesthesiologists. via KOLD-TV Tucson
Monday Apr 21 | www.moultrieobserver.com | Posted by ArmyGas
Rarely does the spotlight shine on an anesthesiologist, but Colquitt Regional Medical Center's Dr.






