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Closed claims can open new doors

Panel reviews recent findings from the ASA Closed Claims Project and reveals lessons learned.

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Anesthetic choices for posterior spinal fusion

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The debate over GLP-1 drugs and anesthesia safety

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ASA, AQI launch next-generation NACOR registry via Epic collaboration

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Heading off drug shortage disasters

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More than patient prep

Preoperative clinics are evolving to offer patient care not just before surgery, but in the long-term as well.

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An ounce of prevention

Anesthesiologists can be on the front lines of injury prevention in patients, both in and out of the hospital setting.

Making a Dent in the Academic Universe

Making a Dent in the Academic Universe

A look at the current state of academic anesthesiology and its path forward.

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Anesthesiology’s increasing reliance on locums staffing

Experts explore the challenges and remedies for maintaining patient safety.

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Addressing impaired performance: A call for compassionate intervention

Session encouraged a cultural shift from confrontation to intervention.

Michael F. O'Connor, MD, FCCM, FASA

Learning from mistakes

Can medical accidents be tools for progress?

Remimazolam

Pro/Con: Sharpening the focus on remimazolam

The drug does have its advantages, but a pragmatic approach to usage is warranted.

Elizabeth Rebello, MD, FACHE, FASA, CPPS, CMQ

Stop. Think. Prescribe.

Systemic changes to reduce hospital medication errors.

Kenneth Cummings, MD, MS, FASA, Deborah Richman, MBChB, FFA(SA), and Garret Weber, MD

Mission: Medication management

What anesthesiologists should know before upping the dose.

Daniel Katz, MD, Nicole Higgins, MD, FASA, and Mary Dale Peterson, MD, MSHCA, FACHE, FASA

Woes and wisdom of workplace shortages

Adapting to drug, equipment, and personnel deficiencies.

Left to right: Jannicke Mellin-Olsen, MD, DPh, Jeanna Blitz, MD, FASA, and Benedikt Preckel, MD, PhD

Front and center: International safety and quality

Current perspectives on safety for patients, medications, and continuity of care