The annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists was held from Oct. 16 to 20 in San Diego, and was attended by anesthesiologists and other health care professionals from around the world. The conference featured presentations focused on the latest advances in the relief of pain and total care of surgical patients prior to, during, and after surgery.
ASA: Perioperative GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use Tied to Better Outcomes After Elective Noncardiac Surgery
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 28, 2026 (HealthDay News) -- Perioperative glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist use is associated with better postoperative outcomes, including lower odds of major adverse cardiovascular events or infections, following elective noncardiac surgery, according to a study presented at ANESTHESIOLOGY, the annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, held from Oct. 16 to 20 in San Diego.
ASA: Propofol Requirements for Endoscopy May Vary With Cannabis Consumption Route
TUESDAY, Oct. 27, 2026 (HealthDay News) -- Patients who smoke or vape cannabis may need more propofol than nonusers during endoscopic procedures, according to a study presented at ANESTHESIOLOGY, the annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, held from Oct. 16 to 20 in San Diego.
ASA: Noise-Canceling Headphones May Aid Patients Undergoing Gynecological Laparoscopic Surgery
TUESDAY, Oct. 27, 2026 (HealthDay News) -- Use of intraoperative noise-canceling headphones may significantly reduce the incidence and severity of postoperative nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing gynecological laparoscopic surgery, according to a study presented at ANESTHESIOLOGY, the annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, held from Oct. 16 to 20 in San Diego.
ASA: Exercise Linked to Lower Risk for Postoperative Delirium After Cancer Resection
MONDAY, Oct. 26, 2026 (HealthDay News) -- For patients undergoing cancer resection, physical activity is associated with a reduced risk for postoperative delirium, according to a study presented at ANESTHESIOLOGY, the annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, held from Oct. 16 to 20 in San Diego.
