Date posted
May
6
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...
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SAMBA's quick, bi-weekly insights in ambulatory anesthesia.
Every two weeks, SAMBA releases a "Did You Know?" post to introduce our members to articles and reviews to help educate them on the results and conclusions of various topics and studies. These articles/posts include special emphasis on the conclusions and implications for practice management in ambulatory anesthesia.
Date posted
Apr
22
Did You Know that Low-Dose Dexmedetomidine is Not Associated with Delayed Discharge After Vitreoretinal Surgery? Concerns about dexmedetomidine...
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Date posted
Apr
8
Did You Know there is new guidance to reduce prolonged fasting before surgery? Many adult patients still fast far longer than intended before...
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Date posted
Mar
25
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...
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Date posted
Mar
11
Did you know… SAMBA has three highly educational webinars this month? This is a busy month for education at SAMBA with three scheduled...
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Date posted
Feb
25
Did You Know there is updated consensus guidance on pediatric sedation in dental office settings? by: Kar-Mei Chan, MD with acknowledgements to...
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Date posted
Feb
11
Did you Know that the American Heart Association (AHA) updated the guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in October 2025? The AHA...
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Date posted
Jan
28
Did You Know that severe unexpected neurologic complications after anesthesia have been associated with mitochondrial ND4 mutations in patients of...
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Date posted
Jan
14
Did You Know? The Truth About Iodine “Allergy” by: Rim Ishak, MD There’s a longstanding misconception that shellfish allergy...
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Date posted
Dec
31
Did You Know Kratom Use May Complicate Anesthesia and Pain Control? Kratom, a supplement used for anxiety, depression, chronic pain, or opioid...
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Date posted
Dec
17
Did You Know the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) issued a Statement on Pregnancy Testing Prior to Anesthesia and Surgery? Key...
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Date posted
Dec
3
Did You Know... The 2026 Annual Meeting Abstract Submission Portal is Now Open The abstract submission portal for the 2026 SAMBA Annual...
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