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Complications from a general anesthesia
Q: My 10 year-old son recently died from malignant hyperthermia. He was very healthy except for his recurrent tonsillitis for which his ENT suggested a tonsillectomy to prevent Rheumatic Fever.
Smokers face increased risk, longer recovery time after surgery
Ontario's Anesthesiologists is asking doctors to warn patients that smoking prior to surgery could lead to infection and additional respiratory problems Carly Weeks Last updated on Thursday, Jul.
Turning a Harsh Spotlight on Propofol Misuse
Dangerous drug linked to Michael Jackson sparks concern over abuse potential and non-anesthesia professionals providing to patients How unfortunate that it took the tragic death of a famous celebrity to sound the alarm on propofol, a potentially dangerous anesthetic drug that can turn deadly when used for the wrong purpose or administered by anyone ...
Queen's Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine Wins Award, Prize
The Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine had a prominent showing at the annual meeting of the Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society in Vancouver last week.
LWW Announces Major Gains in Journal Impact Factors
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, a part of Wolters Kluwer Health, a leading provider of information and business intelligence for students, professionals, and institutions in medicine, nursing, allied health, pharmacy, and the pharmaceutical industry, today announced major increases in journal impact factors across its portfolio.
Hormone eases kid's post-surgery distress
The hormone melatonin helped ease post-surgery distress in children, U.S. anesthesiologists found.
New state law may make it easier for some insured to get big bills
Jerry Modell wasn't worried about the medical bills when he rushed his wife, Linda, to the hospital for a brain aneurysm in May.
A comprehensive review of addiction to prescription painkillers among patients and physicians
Chemical dependency and recovery in patients and physicians are closely examined in a series of articles and editorials in the July 2009 issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings.
Medical professionals not immune to addiction
Kristen Diane Parker was apparently willing to do almost anything to get her hands on fentanyl, a potent painkiller used in surgery.
Expert Explains Why Propofol Was the Wrong -- and Possibly Fatal -- Drug for Michael Jackson
American Society of Anesthesiologists' response typical, timid, and tepid, says Dr.
KSU vet back from Kabul Uni mission
KABUL: Going to a country in the midst of a war probably isn't something most people would consider.
Blog: Should Diprivan be a controlled substance?
The general anesthetic Diprivan has been making headlines as questions about Michael Jackson's death abound.
Powerful Anesthetic Diprivan Found in Michael Jackson's Home
Authorities have announced that a powerful anesthetic called Diprivan was found in Michael Jackson's rental home.
Anesthesiologists highlight Diprivan risks
The American Society of Anesthesiologists said Saturday the prescription drug Diprivan, linked to the late U.S. singer Michael Jackson , can be risky to take.
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American Society of Anesthesiologists Releases Following Statement...
In response to breaking news of drugs reportedly found at the scene of Michael Jackson's death, the American Society of Anesthesiologists releases the following statement: "The American Society of Anesthesiologists , which is made up of physicians providing professional anesthesia care, does not know the specific circumstances surrounding Michael ...
Michael Jackson Traveled With A "Mini-Clinic" Since The 90s
Michael Jackson Traveled With A "Mini-Clinic" Since The 90s Posted by Mitch Michaels on 07.03.2009 Jackson toured with an IV pole and his own anesthesiologist... Sources close to Michael Jackson say he traveled with a "mini-clinic", including an IV pole and an anesthesiologist, during his "HIStory" tour in the mid-90s. Jackson also suffered from ...
California anesthesiologists selling 3BD in Sun City Anthem
Dr. Melvyn P. Escara and Dr. Fely Tugab Escara have listed for sale a three-bedroom, 3.5-bath home at 2381 Chester Heights Court in Henderson for $588,000. The Escaras bought the property for $482,634 in Jan, 2004.
Nurse: Jackson Requested Powerful, Dangerous Sedative
A Los Angeles nutritionist who worked for Michael Jackson has come forward saying the pop star begged her give him a powerful sleeping agent in the days before his death.
Melatonin Fails to Relieve Surgery Anxiety in Children
Despite positive results treating preoperative anxiety in adults, oral melatonin is not effective in reducing preoperative anxiety in children, according to a study in the July issue of Anesthesiology .