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New study suggests anesthesia could cause learning disabilities if used before age 2
October 3, 2011 8:26 AM
A new study is out that suggests a potential negative side effect for babies who have to undergo general anesthesia. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic took a closer look at possible side effects, and they found that people who have had at least two surgeries in which anesthesia was... more » -
Colorado medical groups sue over anesthesia change
September 29, 2010 10:58 AM
Doctors are trying to stop a new state policy allowing advanced-practice nurses to administer anesthesia without a doctor's supervision. The Colorado Society of Anesthesiologists and the Colorado Medical Society filed a lawsuit challenging the change Tuesday, a day after Gov. Bill Ritter approved it. Ritter said the move... more » -
Colorado to allow nurses to give anesthesia
September 28, 2010 8:14 AM
Colorado has joined 15 other states in allowing advanced-practice nurses to administer anesthesia without a doctor's supervision. Gov. Bill Ritter said Monday he made the change to help rural hospitals that don't have anesthesiologists on staff. Anesthesiologists fought the proposal, saying it would put lives at risk. ... more » -
Governor Ritter changes rules on anesthesia
September 27, 2010 5:46 PM
Gov. Bill Ritter announced Monday that Colorado will opt out of a federal Medicare rule that requires physician supervision in rural hospitals for certified registered nurse anesthetists. Colorado will join 15 other states - many of them large, Western and rural - that have opted out of the rule since... more » -
Gov. Ritter could allow nurses to give anesthesia
September 3, 2010 12:17 PM
Colorado could join 15 other states in allowing advanced-practice nurses to administer anesthesia without a doctor's supervision. The Denver Post reports Gov. Bill Ritter is leaning toward making the change to help rural hospitals who don't have anesthesiologists on staff. A decision is expected in the next two weeks.... more »
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