American Society of Anesthesiologists
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Official page of the American Society of Anesthesiologists.
Anesthesiologists are medical doctors made for the critical moments in health care.
Anesthesiologists are medical doctors made for the critical moments in health care.
It's #CAAweek! Join us in celebrating Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants (CAAs) and their contributions to patient care and the Anesthesia Care Team.
February 16, 2026 at 5:16 PM
It's #CAAweek! Join us in celebrating Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants (CAAs) and their contributions to patient care and the Anesthesia Care Team.
ASA President Dr. Patrick Giam updates members on ASA's efforts, in partnership with the Indiana Society of Anesthesiologists, to fight Big Insurance overreach in the Hoosier State. Read more: community.asahq.org/mmo/2-16-26
February 16, 2026 at 12:14 PM
ASA President Dr. Patrick Giam updates members on ASA's efforts, in partnership with the Indiana Society of Anesthesiologists, to fight Big Insurance overreach in the Hoosier State. Read more: community.asahq.org/mmo/2-16-26
Pain impacts many aspects of your life and may require a complex treatment plan. Many #anesthesiologists—all of whom are medical doctors—specialize in helping patients manage pain.
Learn how an #anesthesiologist can help develop your treatment plan: ow.ly/zMEN50Yep0E
Learn how an #anesthesiologist can help develop your treatment plan: ow.ly/zMEN50Yep0E
February 13, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Pain impacts many aspects of your life and may require a complex treatment plan. Many #anesthesiologists—all of whom are medical doctors—specialize in helping patients manage pain.
Learn how an #anesthesiologist can help develop your treatment plan: ow.ly/zMEN50Yep0E
Learn how an #anesthesiologist can help develop your treatment plan: ow.ly/zMEN50Yep0E
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It was another standout year for ASA and our state component societies. Explore the key advocacy priorities addressed:
• Protecting anesthesiologist-led care
• Promoting CAA practice
• Engaging in economic advocacy
• Prohibiting medical title misappropriation
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doi.org/10.1097/01.A...
• Protecting anesthesiologist-led care
• Promoting CAA practice
• Engaging in economic advocacy
• Prohibiting medical title misappropriation
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doi.org/10.1097/01.A...
January 21, 2026 at 9:47 PM
It was another standout year for ASA and our state component societies. Explore the key advocacy priorities addressed:
• Protecting anesthesiologist-led care
• Promoting CAA practice
• Engaging in economic advocacy
• Prohibiting medical title misappropriation
🩺🔗👉
doi.org/10.1097/01.A...
• Protecting anesthesiologist-led care
• Promoting CAA practice
• Engaging in economic advocacy
• Prohibiting medical title misappropriation
🩺🔗👉
doi.org/10.1097/01.A...
ASA President Dr. Patrick Giam invites you to experience @anesthesiology.bsky.social content in a variety of digital formats, including visual abstracts, infographics, podcasts, videos, and more. Read, watch, and listen now: journals.lww.com/anesthesiolo...
#anesthesiology
#anesthesiology
February 12, 2026 at 5:59 PM
ASA President Dr. Patrick Giam invites you to experience @anesthesiology.bsky.social content in a variety of digital formats, including visual abstracts, infographics, podcasts, videos, and more. Read, watch, and listen now: journals.lww.com/anesthesiolo...
#anesthesiology
#anesthesiology
Residents! Level up your clinical skills & dive into evidence-based medicine in 2026: Apply for AQI’s 4-week Registry Research Rotation! Boost your competence, gain real-world experience, and contribute to scientific advancement.
Deadline is February 28! ow.ly/ALiq50Yctk1
Deadline is February 28! ow.ly/ALiq50Yctk1
February 11, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Residents! Level up your clinical skills & dive into evidence-based medicine in 2026: Apply for AQI’s 4-week Registry Research Rotation! Boost your competence, gain real-world experience, and contribute to scientific advancement.
Deadline is February 28! ow.ly/ALiq50Yctk1
Deadline is February 28! ow.ly/ALiq50Yctk1
Join ASA at the #ACHECongress! Thought leaders in #anesthesiology will be hosting a pair of panel discussions on perioperative care, including a deep dive on innovations in rural health care settings. Register now: ow.ly/eViH50Y9fvY
February 11, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Join ASA at the #ACHECongress! Thought leaders in #anesthesiology will be hosting a pair of panel discussions on perioperative care, including a deep dive on innovations in rural health care settings. Register now: ow.ly/eViH50Y9fvY
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“Building experience is challenging when procedures are infrequent and performed in a high-pressure, high-stakes environment,” write Drs. Alina Lazar and Alexander Froyshteter.
Explore ways to expand spinal #anesthesia proficiency.
doi.org/10.1097/01.A...
Explore ways to expand spinal #anesthesia proficiency.
doi.org/10.1097/01.A...
January 16, 2026 at 4:18 PM
“Building experience is challenging when procedures are infrequent and performed in a high-pressure, high-stakes environment,” write Drs. Alina Lazar and Alexander Froyshteter.
Explore ways to expand spinal #anesthesia proficiency.
doi.org/10.1097/01.A...
Explore ways to expand spinal #anesthesia proficiency.
doi.org/10.1097/01.A...
Unveil your discoveries at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2026 annual meeting.
Submit your proposal for a Scientific Abstract presentation or a Scientific and Educational Exhibit by March 31: ow.ly/CFJF50Y9Wrn
#ANES26 #anesthesiology
Submit your proposal for a Scientific Abstract presentation or a Scientific and Educational Exhibit by March 31: ow.ly/CFJF50Y9Wrn
#ANES26 #anesthesiology
February 9, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Unveil your discoveries at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2026 annual meeting.
Submit your proposal for a Scientific Abstract presentation or a Scientific and Educational Exhibit by March 31: ow.ly/CFJF50Y9Wrn
#ANES26 #anesthesiology
Submit your proposal for a Scientific Abstract presentation or a Scientific and Educational Exhibit by March 31: ow.ly/CFJF50Y9Wrn
#ANES26 #anesthesiology
What does it take not just to survive residency but to thrive? Listen in 🎧 as Residents in a Room podcast guest Dr. Christopher Fadumiye shares tips for juggling busy schedules, making meaningful connections, and practicing self-care throughout residency. ow.ly/86SC50Y8nrr
February 9, 2026 at 5:49 PM
What does it take not just to survive residency but to thrive? Listen in 🎧 as Residents in a Room podcast guest Dr. Christopher Fadumiye shares tips for juggling busy schedules, making meaningful connections, and practicing self-care throughout residency. ow.ly/86SC50Y8nrr
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This article covers the current landscape of Medicaid reimbursement for dental #anesthesia services. Find out about:
• State programs
• Dental-specific codes
• Emerging opportunities
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doi.org/10.1097/01.A...
• State programs
• Dental-specific codes
• Emerging opportunities
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doi.org/10.1097/01.A...
January 22, 2026 at 3:18 PM
This article covers the current landscape of Medicaid reimbursement for dental #anesthesia services. Find out about:
• State programs
• Dental-specific codes
• Emerging opportunities
🦷🔗
doi.org/10.1097/01.A...
• State programs
• Dental-specific codes
• Emerging opportunities
🦷🔗
doi.org/10.1097/01.A...
ASA President Dr. Patrick Giam shares our successes from Physician Anesthesiologists Week 2026, from media coverage to social media reach. Members get all the details in this week's Monday Morning Outreach: community.asahq.org/mmo/2-9-26
#PAW26 #anesthesiology #anesthesiologist
#PAW26 #anesthesiology #anesthesiologist
February 9, 2026 at 12:18 PM
ASA President Dr. Patrick Giam shares our successes from Physician Anesthesiologists Week 2026, from media coverage to social media reach. Members get all the details in this week's Monday Morning Outreach: community.asahq.org/mmo/2-9-26
#PAW26 #anesthesiology #anesthesiologist
#PAW26 #anesthesiology #anesthesiologist
The ASA Center for Anesthesia and Perioperative Economics (CAPE) assessed the federal government's current health care priorities.
Read CAPE's Health Care Landscape Update to learn how ASA is being proactive within the context of new regulatory trends: www.asahq.org/advocating-f...
Read CAPE's Health Care Landscape Update to learn how ASA is being proactive within the context of new regulatory trends: www.asahq.org/advocating-f...
February 6, 2026 at 12:11 PM
The ASA Center for Anesthesia and Perioperative Economics (CAPE) assessed the federal government's current health care priorities.
Read CAPE's Health Care Landscape Update to learn how ASA is being proactive within the context of new regulatory trends: www.asahq.org/advocating-f...
Read CAPE's Health Care Landscape Update to learn how ASA is being proactive within the context of new regulatory trends: www.asahq.org/advocating-f...
🎂 FAER is turning 40! Join ASA President Dr. Patrick Giam in celebrating the Foundation for Anesthesia Research and Education and its work to support research, mentorship, and career development in academic anesthesiology. Learn more: www.asahq.org/faer
@faer-anesthesia.bsky.social #anesthesiology
@faer-anesthesia.bsky.social #anesthesiology
February 5, 2026 at 6:10 PM
🎂 FAER is turning 40! Join ASA President Dr. Patrick Giam in celebrating the Foundation for Anesthesia Research and Education and its work to support research, mentorship, and career development in academic anesthesiology. Learn more: www.asahq.org/faer
@faer-anesthesia.bsky.social #anesthesiology
@faer-anesthesia.bsky.social #anesthesiology
Best of luck 🤞 to #anesthesiology residents taking their In-Training Exams. It's time for all that studying to pay off!
#anesthesiologist
#anesthesiologist
February 5, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Best of luck 🤞 to #anesthesiology residents taking their In-Training Exams. It's time for all that studying to pay off!
#anesthesiologist
#anesthesiologist
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Dr. George Tewfik highlights what’s covered in the January @asamonitor.bsky.social. Watch this video to learn about these topics and more:
👉 Pathways to anesthesiology
👉Dental anesthesia and Medicaid
👉Novel fetoscopic repair
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journals.lww.com/monitor/toc/...
👉 Pathways to anesthesiology
👉Dental anesthesia and Medicaid
👉Novel fetoscopic repair
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journals.lww.com/monitor/toc/...
January 26, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Dr. George Tewfik highlights what’s covered in the January @asamonitor.bsky.social. Watch this video to learn about these topics and more:
👉 Pathways to anesthesiology
👉Dental anesthesia and Medicaid
👉Novel fetoscopic repair
🔗
journals.lww.com/monitor/toc/...
👉 Pathways to anesthesiology
👉Dental anesthesia and Medicaid
👉Novel fetoscopic repair
🔗
journals.lww.com/monitor/toc/...
Health care disparities can impact patient outcomes. Celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth helps encourage us to be intentional in fostering an environment that contributes to #PatientSafety, says ASA member Dr. Crystal Wright.
#anesthesiology #anesthesiologist
#anesthesiology #anesthesiologist
February 4, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Health care disparities can impact patient outcomes. Celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth helps encourage us to be intentional in fostering an environment that contributes to #PatientSafety, says ASA member Dr. Crystal Wright.
#anesthesiology #anesthesiologist
#anesthesiology #anesthesiologist
On #NationalWomenPhysiciansDay and every day, we celebrate women in medicine and their continuing achievements in shaping modern health care 👏👏
#NWPD
#NWPD
February 3, 2026 at 4:17 PM
On #NationalWomenPhysiciansDay and every day, we celebrate women in medicine and their continuing achievements in shaping modern health care 👏👏
#NWPD
#NWPD
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Watch this video covering these topics and more:
🔸Emerging Evidence in Brain Health at ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2025
🔸Must-read science and expert perspectives from the ASA Monitor Editorial Board
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journals.lww.com/monitor/toc/...
@asamonitor.bsky.social
🔸Emerging Evidence in Brain Health at ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2025
🔸Must-read science and expert perspectives from the ASA Monitor Editorial Board
🔗👉
journals.lww.com/monitor/toc/...
@asamonitor.bsky.social
January 26, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Watch this video covering these topics and more:
🔸Emerging Evidence in Brain Health at ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2025
🔸Must-read science and expert perspectives from the ASA Monitor Editorial Board
🔗👉
journals.lww.com/monitor/toc/...
@asamonitor.bsky.social
🔸Emerging Evidence in Brain Health at ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2025
🔸Must-read science and expert perspectives from the ASA Monitor Editorial Board
🔗👉
journals.lww.com/monitor/toc/...
@asamonitor.bsky.social
ASA President Dr. Patrick Giam shares highlights from ASA ADVANCE 2026, which netted a record-breaking 1.3K attendees this year! Learn more and get notified when registration opens for our 2027 meeting—info in this week's Monday Morning Outreach: community.asahq.org/mmo/2-2-26
#anesthesiology
#anesthesiology
February 2, 2026 at 12:32 PM
ASA President Dr. Patrick Giam shares highlights from ASA ADVANCE 2026, which netted a record-breaking 1.3K attendees this year! Learn more and get notified when registration opens for our 2027 meeting—info in this week's Monday Morning Outreach: community.asahq.org/mmo/2-2-26
#anesthesiology
#anesthesiology
Anesthesiologists are being celebrated by governors and state legislatures across the nation!
🏛 Congrats to ASA State Components in 16 states for receiving proclamations or resolutions recognizing Physician Anesthesiologists Week 2026!
#PAW26 #anesthesia #anesthesiologist
🏛 Congrats to ASA State Components in 16 states for receiving proclamations or resolutions recognizing Physician Anesthesiologists Week 2026!
#PAW26 #anesthesia #anesthesiologist
January 30, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Anesthesiologists are being celebrated by governors and state legislatures across the nation!
🏛 Congrats to ASA State Components in 16 states for receiving proclamations or resolutions recognizing Physician Anesthesiologists Week 2026!
#PAW26 #anesthesia #anesthesiologist
🏛 Congrats to ASA State Components in 16 states for receiving proclamations or resolutions recognizing Physician Anesthesiologists Week 2026!
#PAW26 #anesthesia #anesthesiologist
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“These techniques are the very embodiment of the goals of modern pediatric anesthesia: to ensure physiologic stability, minimize opioid exposure, and provide truly compassionate pain management,” write Drs. M-Irfan Suleman and Muhammad Rafique.
doi.org/10.1097/01.A...
doi.org/10.1097/01.A...
January 1, 2026 at 5:36 PM
“These techniques are the very embodiment of the goals of modern pediatric anesthesia: to ensure physiologic stability, minimize opioid exposure, and provide truly compassionate pain management,” write Drs. M-Irfan Suleman and Muhammad Rafique.
doi.org/10.1097/01.A...
doi.org/10.1097/01.A...
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Today ASA and the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia issued an updated joint communication regarding severe neurologic complications seen in healthy adult and pediatric patients of Venezuelan ancestry following routine general anesthesia. www.asahq.org/about-asa/ne...
Rare Gene Mutation in Some with Venezuelan Ancestry Linked to Severe Neurologic Complications and Death After General Anesthesia
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) and the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia (SPA) today issued an updated joint communication regarding severe neurologic complications, including stroke a...
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January 28, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Today ASA and the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia issued an updated joint communication regarding severe neurologic complications seen in healthy adult and pediatric patients of Venezuelan ancestry following routine general anesthesia. www.asahq.org/about-asa/ne...
Every baby born in a modern hospital gets an Apgar score.
Anesthesiologist Dr. Virginia Apgar created this 60-second assessment in 1952.
Today, it’s used around the world to identify newborns who need immediate or life-saving care.
#PAW26 #anesthesiology #anesthesiologist
Anesthesiologist Dr. Virginia Apgar created this 60-second assessment in 1952.
Today, it’s used around the world to identify newborns who need immediate or life-saving care.
#PAW26 #anesthesiology #anesthesiologist
January 28, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Every baby born in a modern hospital gets an Apgar score.
Anesthesiologist Dr. Virginia Apgar created this 60-second assessment in 1952.
Today, it’s used around the world to identify newborns who need immediate or life-saving care.
#PAW26 #anesthesiology #anesthesiologist
Anesthesiologist Dr. Virginia Apgar created this 60-second assessment in 1952.
Today, it’s used around the world to identify newborns who need immediate or life-saving care.
#PAW26 #anesthesiology #anesthesiologist