Postanesthesia Care If you’re looking for a model to handle the devastating but all-too-common complication of postoperative neurocognitive disorders (P-NCD, popularly known as delirium) experienced by your patients, some friends to our north have created a program that might be of interest. Toronto’s Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre this month welcomed the first…
A new study from Duke University School of Medicine suggests that preoperative stress checks can improve surgical outcomes for older adults. Duke claims the study is “one of the most in-depth looks at pre-surgery stress in the general geriatric surgical population.” The study, published in Anesthesiology, says that even modest stress can affect how older adults…
Editor's Note Procedures involving pneumatic tourniquets can be associated with an increased the risk of complications and injuries such as postprocedural skin complications. A recent review of evidence-based practices for safety during surgery when using a pneumatic tourniquet published in the November issue of AORN Journal. This article provided an…
Editor's Note Consistent case volume is the lifeblood of any successful ambulatory surgical center (ASC), but one often overlooked limiting factor in driving ASC volume is the anesthesia group, according to Michael Bernard, MD, in the September 2025 issue of Surgical Business. Staffing shortages of anesthesia professionals are a major…
Editor's note A liberal blood transfusion strategy after major vascular or general surgery for patients at high risk of a cardiac event did not reduce 90-day death or major ischemic outcome rates compared with a restrictive strategy, according to results from the Transfusion Trigger after Operations in High Cardiac Risk…
Editor's Note High-volume joints and spine procedures in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) require more than a “healthy” patient—success hinges on rigorous screening, block-and-flow efficiency, tech-enabled standardization, and a culture where anyone can say “stop,” this session’s speakers said. Comprising Robert Bray, MD, FAANS, CEO and founding director of DISC Sports…
Editor's Note What a week it was! The 2025 OR Manager Conference just wrapped up at the Anaheim Convention Center, and perioperative leaders are already talking about what is next. Mark your calendars—the 2026 OR Manager Conference is heading to Savannah, Georgia, at the Savannah Convention Center on October 5–7,…
Volunteering is, at its core, about giving back. Yet many volunteer opportunities also create pathways to elevate one’s career and professional identity. At the American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification, Inc (ABPANC), nurse volunteers grow both personally and professionally, gaining new knowledge, forming connections, and finding renewed purpose and emotional…
It is with great excitement that we welcome you to the 2025 OR Manager Conference, taking place October 28–30 at the Anaheim Convention Center in California. This year’s event is a celebration of leadership, innovation, and collaboration across perioperative leadership, and we are thrilled you are here to be part…
Editor's Note UnitedHealthcare’s 15% cut to certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) reimbursements has ignited strong opposition from anesthesia leaders who warn the policy could endanger patient access to safe, affordable care in rural and underserved areas, Nurse.org October 14 reports. On October 1, UnitedHealthcare implemented the new policy, reducing payments…
