What's New
Learn the latest information ASA members need to know and stay current on events impacting the anesthesia community by reading this section.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) is committed to promoting the vital importance of physician-led teams during the perioperative process. Recently, this critical conversation has emerged on large national platforms, shining a light on the evolving health care issue.
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Wednesday, February 06, 2013
2013 Anesthesia Coding Resources Now Available!
Accurately report, decrease audit liability and obtain proper payment with ASA's 2013 Relative Value Guide® and CROSSWALK® coding resources. Order now.
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Tuesday, February 05, 2013
Managing Clinical Risk through Communication and Teamwork
This online course provides best practices to improve patient safety and strategies to minimize risk in your anesthesia practice. Earn 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Visit http://education.asahq.org/managing_clinical_risk for more information and to order.
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Friday, February 01, 2013
Mechanical Ventilation in the OR: Optimizing Patient Outcomes
Practice Performance Assessment and Improvement (PPAI) modules fulfill the case evaluation requirements of Part 4 of MOCA. ASA's newest module: Mechanical Ventilation in the OR: Optimizing Patient Outcomes provides information that will enable the learners to
- screen patients for risk factors associated with postoperative ALI
- identify appropriate ventilator settings that reduce the risk of postoperative ALI
- maintain appropriate plateau pressure (Pplat) and other pressure targets during MV that reduce the risk of postoperative ALI
To order visit http://education.asahq.org/mechanical_ventilation.
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Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Test your knowledge of the latest topics in the specialty with the newest edition of the SEE Program and begin fulfilling CME requirements of Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology (MOCA®).
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Wednesday, January 23, 2013
ASA brings you the latest fungal meningitis outbreak information.
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Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Wednesday, January 02, 2013
Couldn't make it to this year's annual meeting? Experience the ANESTHESIOLOGY™ 2012 annual meeting anytime, anywhere with the 2012 Refresher Course Lecture outlines. Available as a
downloadable link and
flash drive, the 2012 RCLs are perfect for doing research, brushing up on skills and can be used a a reference while teaching.
Learn more and order today.
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Saturday, December 29, 2012
Monday, October 15, 2012
Statement on Fungal Meningitis Outbreak FDA Advises Additional Patient Notification
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