Virginia Anesthesia Services

04/28/2026

The United States Senate has significantly intensified its scrutiny of United Health Group (UHG) in early 2026, building on scrutiny that began with investigative reporting in 2024 and expanded into Department of Justice investigations in 2025.

United States Senate has significantly intensified its scrutiny of United Health Group (UHG) in early 2026, building on scrutiny that...

03/25/2026

Accurately measuring the depth of anesthesia is vital to its success, given the negative impacts of both overly light and overly deep anesthesia on patient outcomes; however, it remains a significant clinical challenge.

Depth of anesthesia assessment with machine learning involves collecting raw EEG data, denoising the signals, extracting...

02/17/2026

Fentanyl addiction is a major public health crisis marked by high rates of overdose and dependence, driven by the drug’s extreme potency and rapid pharmacokinetics that produce strong euphoria and robust behavioral reinforcement.

Thus, fentanyl addiction reflects the convergence of positive and negative reinforcement acting on neural circuits, as supported by early...

01/13/2026

Beyond patient care, anesthesiologists and other physicians perform many duties within the US healthcare system, including teaching, mentoring, leadership, and advocacy. Clinicians, with their deep expertise and wealth of experience, are uniquely positioned to guide healthcare policy in directions supported by data and best practice.

Learn how physicians can build relationships with lawmakers using proven advocacy strategies from American Society of Anesthesiologists...

12/15/2025

A new flu strain is shaping the global health landscape, prompting increased attention from doctors, scientists, and public health agencies.

A new flu strain is shaping the global health landscape, prompting increased attention from doctors, scientists, and public health...

07/07/2025

Dizziness after anesthesia is a common experience for many patients. While it may be unsettling, postoperative dizziness is often temporary and manageable. This sensation can occur for several reasons in the hours or days following the procedure.

06/05/2025

A Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) is a specially trained medical professional who works under the direct supervision of a licensed anesthesiologist to provide anesthesia care before, during, and after surgical procedures. Their role is similar in scope to that of nurse anesthetists but follows a distinct training and supervisory pathway.

A Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) is a specially trained medical professional who works under the direct supervision of a licensed anesthesiologist to provide anesthesia care before, during, and after surgical procedures. CAAs are part of the anesthesia care team model and are educated at...