News Release Index – ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2020

Scientific News Releases (By embargo date) 

• COVID-19 testing of all children before having anesthesia saves personal protective equipment Oct. 3 at 9:00 a.m. CDT 
• Significant decline in prescription opioid abuse seen among Americans at last Oct. 3 at 9:00 a.m. CDT 
• Black children more than twice as likely to die after surgical complications Oct. 3 at 10:00 a.m. CDT 
• Researchers zero in on genetic connection to postpartum hemorrhage Oct. 3 at 2:30 p.m. CDT 
• Artificial intelligence can predict patients at highest risk for severe pain, increased opioid use after surgery Oct. 4 at 12:00 p.m. CDT 
• Telemedicine saves chronic pain patients time and money Oct. 5 at 10:00 a.m. CDT 
• Acupuncture before surgery means less pain, significantly fewer opioids for Veterans Oct. 5 at 2 p.m. CDT 
• Cannabis use prompts need for more anesthesia during surgery, increases pain and postoperative opioid use, study shows Oct. 5 at 2:00 p.m. CDT 

Other News Releases (By embargo date) 

• American Society of Anesthesiologists honors Patricia A. Kapur, M.D., with its Distinguished Service Award  Oct. 4 at 9:00 a.m. CDT 
• American Society of Anesthesiologists recognizes Albert J. Varon, M.D., MHPE, FCCH, FASA, with its Excellence in Education Award Oct. 4, at 9:00 a.m. CDT 
• American Society of Anesthesiologists recognizes Robert D. Sanders, Ph.D., with its 2020 James E. Cottrell Presidential Scholar Award Oct. 4 at 9 a.m. CDT 
• American Society of Anesthesiologists recognizes Ru-Rong Ji, Ph.D., with its Excellence in Research Award Oct. 4 at 9 a.m. CDT 
• American Society of Anesthesiologists names Beverly K. Philip, M.D., FACA, FASA, new president Oct. 5 (immediate)