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Did You Know clonidine is used for multiple indications beyond hypertension, and interruption of chronic clonidine therapy in the perioperative...

Did you know that the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) has issued an official threat notice regarding Cychlorphine...

Did You Know that some clinical practices instruct patients on GLP-1 receptor agonists to withhold the medication for one week and to fast from...

Did you know that the perioperative management of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) is controversial? SGLT2i were developed for...

Did you know about the newest study regarding preoperative functional capacity? Preoperative functional capacity is commonly assessed by...

Did You Know that a recent study compared closed malpractice claims in freestanding ASCs to those in hospital operating rooms? We have all...

Did You Know…Dr. Fred E. Shapiro is the President of the Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia (SAMBA)? Dr. Fred E. Shapiro, D.O., FASA was...

Did You Know… these are the following winners from the SAMBA 2026 Annual Meeting. The Committee on Scientific Papers was proud to showcase...

Did you know that SAMBA’s 2026 Annual Meeting is just around the corner? We are thrilled to announce that the SAMBA 2026 Annual Meeting will...

Did You Know that Low-Dose Dexmedetomidine is Not Associated with Delayed Discharge After Vitreoretinal Surgery? Concerns about dexmedetomidine...

Did You Know there is new guidance to reduce prolonged fasting before surgery? Many adult patients still fast far longer than intended before...

Did you know... SAMBA moved to a new website? We have a brand new look and updated technology in an effort to better serve all our members. We hope...