Colorado Society of Anesthesiologists

11/27/2025

11/20/2025

A new systematic review and meta-analysis from the University of Pennsylvania shows general anesthesia can be a safe alternative to manage pain during C-sections. 1 in 3 births are delivered via C-section, which is why it's critical for patients to know who is on their care team, especially their anesthesiologist.

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11/18/2025

Check out Emily Barney Hall, MD, Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Medicine Fellow, explained how the FLOAT program allows loved ones to better understand what anesthesiologists experience and the importance of maintaining the work–life balance.

How do support people and their learners communicate about good and bad days? 

11/12/2025

Pediatric anesthesiologist Max Feinstein, MD answers the internet's burning questions, including listing every drug used in general anesthesia, which alarm induces tachycardia the fastest and what it takes to become an anesthesiologist.

Inspired by the "Ask an Expert" series, I solicited questions from viewers about anesthesiology and answered them in this video.0:00 Start0:15 Every d...

11/06/2025

Anesthesiologists are highly-qualified, trained physicians able to perform a full specturm of perioperative services. Dr. Menor, president of California Society of Anesthesiologists discusses how physician expertise can drive efficiency, safety and patient satisfaction in ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs).

While anesthesiologists play a vital role in ASC operations, they are rarely at the helm.  Christina Menor, MD, president of the California Society of Anesthesiologists, joined Becker’s to discuss the barriers keeping anesthesiologists out of leadership roles in ASCs, and how their expertise coul...

11/04/2025

Today's Election Day. Electing pro-physician, pro-patient candidates is made possible through CSA's Committee for Physician Anesthesia Care. Make a contribution today.

Contributing to campaigns and hosting/attending fundraisers helps to elect policy makers who share your ideals and perspectives. It is also critical to building strong relationships with policymakers and creating opportunities to engage in important conversations with them, their staff members, and....

10/31/2025

Authors assessed whether the combination of dexmedetomidine and remifentanil, by reducing sevoflurane exposure, has any differential effect on neurodevelopmental outcomes in young children compared with sevoflurane alone.

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10/16/2025

Happy World Anesthesia Day! In 1846, the first case of using ether to prevent pain during surgery was documented. Since then, qualified, highly-educated anesthesiologists have worked to improve our care systems to make health care safe in every emergency. Thank you!

World Anaesthesia Day on 16 October highlights the indispensability of anaesthesiologists in health emergency and critical care settings. World Anaesthesia Day (WAD) unites the global anaesthesia…

10/13/2025

New from ASA: Anesthesiology Open is a new online, peer-reviewed, open access journal published by Wolters Kluwer. This new publication will exapnd access to the latest research in anesthesiology through articles, including original investigations, research letters, reviews, focal points, letters to the editor and editorials--all related to anesthesia, perioperative care, critical care, or pain management in the areas of patient safety, quality improvement, practice management and more.

Thank you for visiting Anesthesiology Open, a peer-reviewed, open access journal that broadens the opportunities for scientific exchange offered by Anesthesiology. 

10/10/2025

Sharing a day in the life of an anesthesiologist helps those in our life understand the realities of the OR. Duke University's FLOAT Program gives a look behind the curtain in an immersive simulation for friends and families of anesthesiologists in training.

How do support people and their learners communicate about good and bad days? 

10/07/2025

California's ruling is a win for patients! The Colorado Society of Anesthesiologists is partnering with ASA to enact title misappropriation and related patient safety laws nationwide. Learn more about our efforts and take action:

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10/03/2025

Anesthesiologists' approach to patient care in the operating room has evolved significantly, with a strong emphasis on patient safety. Looking back to the 1980s, it's clear that advances in technology, monitoring, and anesthesia techniques have transformed the practice. Today, patients benefit from safer, more precise care, thanks to innovations that have shaped how anesthesiologists work in the OR.

I thought it might be interesting for the next generation of anesthesia professionals to read about some of the changes since I began my journey years ago.