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Abnormalities on preoperative electrocardiograms (ECG) are common but are of limited value in predicting postoperative cardiac complications in...

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We would like members to meet fellow SAMBA members and highlight some of the work that they do for our specialty. This Spotlight Member is...

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The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) guidelines on preoperative fasting recommends abstaining from nonhuman milk for 6 hours before...

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Explore SAMBA's President's Message on self-reflection, its impact on professional growth, empathy, and lifelong learning in ambulatory anesthesia.

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I did my anesthesiology training at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). It’s fair to say that most folks there are pretty serious about...

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"Processed" electroencephalography (pEEG), wherein the frontal EEG signal is analyzed by proprietary algorithms to produce a dimensionless number (0...

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We all learned to administer 100% oxygen before induction of anesthesia, and to awaken our patients on 100% oxygen. This provides an extra measure...

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Explore SAMBA's President's Message on cataract surgery anesthesia, highlighting low-risk procedures, preoperative care guidelines, and expert...

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Discover SAMBA's President's Message on gratitude, health, and resilience during COVID-19. Explore resources, webinars, and upcoming ambulatory...

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The most recent American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) guidelines for the management of difficult airways has been published.1 This guideline...

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Discover why routine annual physical exams may be unnecessary and how evidence-based preventive care improves health without extra costs or risks.

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Shanthanna H, Ladha KS, Kehlet H, Joshi GP. Perioperative Opioid Administration: A Critical Review of Opioid-free versus Opioid-sparing Approaches....

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