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SAMBA Updates Upcoming Meeting

SAMBA's Education Committee has multiple initiatives in place to update and inform our members of emerging evidence and changing trends in...

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It’s Never Too Early to Start Planning for the SAMBA Annual Meeting 2023Kara M. Barnett, MD, FASAChairperson, Scientific Papers Committee The...

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Learn about penicillin allergy and safe perioperative cephalosporin use. Discover low cross-reactivity risks and best practices for surgical...

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Explore SAMBA's insightful review on day-of-surgery cancellations, their causes, outcomes, and strategies to improve ambulatory anesthesia...

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Learn how SAMBA clarifies that IV catheters, venipunctures, and blood pressure measurements in the ipsilateral arm are safe for breast cancer...

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Discover the latest SAMBA insights on gabapentinoids' limited benefits and risks in postoperative pain management from a comprehensive meta-analysis...

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Discover SAMBA's insights on NSAIDs as first-line analgesia after ENT surgery, highlighting safety, effectiveness, and opioid alternatives for...

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This is the first in a series of “Did You Know?” reviews that will be emailed to SAMBA members and featured on our social media...

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Explore insights on liposomal bupivacaine for interscalene blocks in shoulder surgery, its analgesic benefits, and phrenic nerve impact in...

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Discover insights from Dr. Dawn Schell, SAMBA President and Cleveland Clinic anesthesiologist, on ambulatory anesthesia, career growth, and SAMBA...

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Discover the inspiring story of Dr. Beverly Philip, SAMBA founding member and anesthesiology leader, pioneering ambulatory anesthesia and...

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Explore expert insights on burn anesthesia care by Drs. Lovich-Sapola and Lebak, highlighting pain management, dressing changes, NPO protocols, and...

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