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American Society of Anesthesiologists @asahq.bsky.social · 9h

#Science alert! A study presented at #ANES25 found older patients who primarily speak a language other than English may face a greater risk of developing delirium after surgery in U.S. hospitals. Learn more: www.asahq.org/about-asa/ne...

Non-English Primary Language May Raise Risk of Delirium After Surgery, Study Finds

Older patients who primarily speak a language other than English may face a greater risk of developing delirium after surgery in U.S. hospitals, according to new research presented at the ANESTHESIOLO...

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American Society of Anesthesiologists @asahq.bsky.social · 9h

#Science alert! Research presented at #ANES25 found most children – including nearly 80% of infants – go without liquids before surgery for at least twice as long as guidelines recommend. Learn more: ow.ly/7if150Xaht8

Children Fast From Clear Liquids Much Longer Before Surgery Than Guidelines Recommend

Most children — including nearly 80% of infants — go without clear liquids before surgery for at least twice as long as guidelines recommend, according to an analysis of data on more than 70,000 child...

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American Society of Anesthesiologists @asahq.bsky.social · 11h

#Science alert! A study presented at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2025 suggests people who experience food insecurity or loneliness are much more likely to develop chronic pain after surgery. Learn more: www.asahq.org/about-asa/ne...

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Food Insecurity, Loneliness Can Increase the Risk of Developing Chronic Pain After Surgery

People who experience food insecurity or loneliness are much more likely to develop chronic pain after surgery, according to new research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2025 annual meeting.

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American Society of Anesthesiologists @asahq.bsky.social · 12h

Every year, the @anesthesiology.bsky.social editorial board attends the ANESTHESIOLOGY annual meeting. Connect with the people behind the peer review—you can find them attending journal-sponsored sessions or at the journal booth in the ASA Resource Center. journals.lww.com/anesthesiolo...

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American Society of Anesthesiologists @asahq.bsky.social · 13h

Can you spot 👀 BeaconBot at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2025? ASA's AI search assistant combs through #anesthesiology publications, committee resources, and standards and guidelines to help find the answers you're looking for. Try it now: ow.ly/lXCX50Xaf77

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American Society of Anesthesiologists @asahq.bsky.social · 14h

ANESTHESIOLOGY 2025 attendees: Come by the Exhibit Hall today and extend a thank you to our year-round Group Practice Supporters—US Anesthesia Partners and NorthStar Anesthesia!

#ANES25 #anesthesiology

American Society of Anesthesiologists @asahq.bsky.social · 15h

#Science alert! A study presented at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2025 suggests new mothers are more likely to experience severe pain that disrupts sleep and activities of daily living, as well as develop sleep disorders, if they give birth by C-section. Learn more: www.asahq.org/about-asa/ne...

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Cesarean Delivery Linked to Higher Risk of Pain and Sleep Problems After Childbirth

New mothers are more likely to experience severe pain that disrupts sleep and activities of daily living, as well as develop sleep disorders, if they give birth by cesarean delivery (C-section), sugge...

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American Society of Anesthesiologists @asahq.bsky.social · 16h

⏳ THREE DAYS LEFT!

Share your favorite pics with the hashtag #ANES25PhotoChallenge by Tuesday, 10/14, at 7 p.m. ET, for a chance to win FREE registration to ANESTHESIOLOGY 2026! See the official contest rules: community.asahq.org/contest

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American Society of Anesthesiologists @asahq.bsky.social · 20h

The innovations on show at #ANES25 are made possible by research! Donate to the @faer-anesthesia.bsky.social by October 14 to equip young anesthesiology investigators with the tools they need and help your favorite department win the Academic Giving Competition: ow.ly/MYG350X3Lz3

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American Society of Anesthesiologists @asahq.bsky.social · 20h

#Science alert! A study presented at #ANES25 found overdose deaths in adults age 65 and older from fentanyl mixed with stimulants, such as cocaine and methamphetamines, have surged 9,000% in the past eight years. Learn more: www.asahq.org/about-asa/ne...

Adults 65 Years and Older Not Immune to the Opioid Epidemic, New Study Finds

Overdose deaths in adults age 65 and older from fentanyl mixed with stimulants, such as cocaine and methamphetamines, have surged 9,000% in the past eight years, matching rates found among younger adu...

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American Society of Anesthesiologists @asahq.bsky.social · 1d

Recap from the @asamonitor.bsky.social Monitor booth in the Resource Center!

✅Talked with our incredible editors
✅Shared information about podcast episodes on Advocacy and 30-day postoperative morbidity and mortality
✅Received reader feedback!

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American Society of Anesthesiologists @asahq.bsky.social · 1d

ANESTHESIOLOGY 2025 attendees agree: There's no substitute for an in-person event when it comes to networking and sharing your research with colleagues!

#ANES25 #anesthesiology #anesthesiologist

American Society of Anesthesiologists @asahq.bsky.social · 1d

#Science alert! Research presented at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2025 suggests artificial intelligence (AI) could soon help anesthesiologists keep children safer in the operating room and improve their recovery with better pain management. Learn more: www.asahq.org/about-asa/ne...

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Artificial Intelligence Emerging as Powerful Patient Safety Tool in Pediatric Anesthesia

Artificial intelligence (AI) could soon help anesthesiologists keep children safer in the operating room and improve their recovery with better pain management, suggests a systematic review presented...

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American Society of Anesthesiologists @asahq.bsky.social · 1d

Show your ASA pride! Stop by the ASA Resource Center in the Exhibit Hall for free ANESTHESIOLOGY 2025 swag and giveaways.

Plus! Shop online for exclusive ASA gear: asahq.org/swagstore

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American Society of Anesthesiologists @asahq.bsky.social · 1d

#Science alert! Research presented at #ANES25 found babies born to mothers who live in rural areas or who don’t receive prenatal care may face higher risks of health complications at birth. Learn more: www.asahq.org/about-asa/ne...

Mother's ZIP Code, Lack of Access to Prenatal Care Can Negatively Impact Baby's Health at Birth, New Studies Show

Babies born to mothers who live in rural areas or who don’t receive prenatal care may face higher risks of health complications at birth, suggests research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2025 annual...

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Patnaik @docssp.bsky.social · 1d

Amazing turnout for the #ANES25 conference @asahq.bsky.social

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American Society of Anesthesiologists @asahq.bsky.social · 1d

Anesthesiology Open—a new online, peer-reviewed, open access journal—launched this month. #ANES25 attendees, visit the @anesthesiology.bsky.social booth in the ASA Resource Center to get the first look at this new opportunity to share your work across the globe: ow.ly/liWr50X3KQE

American Society of Anesthesiologists @asahq.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations to Dr. John Zerwas for receiving ASA’s Distinguished Service Award in recognition of his enduring contributions to the specialty as an accomplished advocate, mentor and teacher: www.asahq.org/about-asa/ne...

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American Society of Anesthesiologists Honors John M. Zerwas, M.D., FASA, with Distinguished Service Award

The ASA today presented John M. Zerwas, M.D., FASA, with its 2024 Distinguished Service Award in recognition of his enduring contributions to the specialty as an accomplished advocate, mentor and teac...

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ucheumehmd.bsky.social @ucheumehmd.bsky.social · 1d

Opening session at #ANES25 has begun. Packed Room👏👏👏 @asahq.bsky.social @asamonitor.bsky.social

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Ed Mariano, MD, MAS, FASA, FASRA @emarianomd.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations to Stanford #anesthesiologist Dr Ana Crawford for winning the 2025 Nicholas Greene Award for Outstanding Humanitarian Service at #ANES25 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

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American Society of Anesthesiologists @asahq.bsky.social · 1d

Join the #ANES25PhotoChallenge! Use this hashtag when you share your favorite pics from ANESTHESIOLOGY 2025 by Tuesday, 10/14, at 7 p.m. ET, for a chance to win free registration to ANESTHESIOLOGY 2026! See the official contest rules: ow.ly/KS7r50X3KGY

#ANES25

American Society of Anesthesiologists @asahq.bsky.social · 1d

Today's big events at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2025:

✔️Dr. Lucy Kalanithi book delivers the keynote, "When Breath Becomes Air: From Physician to Patient—The Intersection of Medicine, Mortality, and Humanity" (8-9:30 a.m.).

✔️Dr. Kalanithi book signing in the Resource Center (12-1:30 p.m.).

#ANES25

American Society of Anesthesiologists @asahq.bsky.social · 2d

📸 CONTEST 📸

#ANES25 attendees: Share your favorite pics from ANESTHESIOLOGY 2025 with the hashtag #ANES25PhotoChallenge by Tuesday, 10/14, at 7 p.m. ET, for a chance to win FREE registration to ANESTHESIOLOGY 2026! See official contest rules: ow.ly/ORAE50X7Hax

American Society of Anesthesiologists @asahq.bsky.social · 2d

The ANESTHESIOLOGY 2025 Exhibit Hall opens tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. CT! Come thank these ASA Corporate Supporters for their invaluable support of our initiatives year-round!

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American Society of Anesthesiologists @asahq.bsky.social · 2d

Anesthesiology Journals is at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2025! This year's lineup of journal-sponsored sessions covers today's critical issues for tomorrow's patient care. Plan your schedule: https://ow.ly/8IRo50X7H7V
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