Newswise — CHICAGO – Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen may be a simple way to reduce the risk of postoperative delirium. Combining two common blood tests may help doctors identify pregnant women who are at higher risk for life-threatening preeclampsia. Patients who have more than two orthopedic surgeries while in the hospital are at increased risk of malnutrition, leading to higher costs, longer stays and a greater risk of death. This research is among the latest discoveries in the specialty and patient care to be presented at ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2024, the annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), Oct. 18-22, in Philadelphia.

ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2024 is the premier event in anesthesiology and offers:

  • Cutting-edge scientific research highlighted in more than 700 abstracts representing the best science in the field.
  • More than 350 educational sessions and panels exploring cutting-edge pain management and opioid use disorder therapies, the boom in non-operating room anesthesia (NORA) and how to perform these procedures in a manner that ensures patient safety and high-quality outcomes, health care disparities, the role of artificial intelligence in the specialty, physician well-being, and more.
  • Sam Quinones – an acclaimed author on the opioid epidemic and former LA Times reporter – will present the keynote address "The Opioid Crisis in America: What This Means for Anesthesiologists and Pain Physicians."
  • Mary Dale Peterson, MD, MSHCA, FACHE, FASA, will present the Emery A. Rovenstine Memorial Lecture “Our Finest Hour: How Anesthesiologists Saved Countless Lives during the COVID-19 Pandemic.”
  • An interactive exhibit hall featuring top innovators and leaders in anesthesiology, offering hands-on learning, research insights, and the latest products, resources and services changing and enhancing patient care today.

What: ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2024

When: Oct. 18-22

Where: Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

How to Register: Email [email protected] with your press credentials or a letter of assignment.

Join the Conversation: You can join the conversation on social media by using #ANES24.

THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS Founded in 1905, the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) is an educational, research and scientific society with more than 58,000 members organized to advance the medical practice of anesthesiology and secure its future. ASA is committed to ensuring anesthesiologists evaluate and supervise the medical care of all patients before, during, and after surgery. ASA members also lead the care of critically ill patients in intensive care units, as well as treat pain in both acute and chronic settings.

For more information on the field of anesthesiology, visit the American Society of Anesthesiologists online at asahq.org. To learn more about how anesthesiologists help ensure patient safety, visit asahq.org/madeforthismoment. Like ASA on Facebook and follow ASALifeline on X.

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Meeting Link: ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2024