Anesthesia in Ambulatory Surgery Centers

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of ambulatory surgery centers on anesthesia practice and patient care.

Dr. George Tewfik, guest editor of the March ASA Monitor, and Dr. Emily Methangkool, contributor, discuss ambulatory anesthesia with Dr. Zach Deutch. Learn how ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) are transforming care, how practicing in an ASC differs from the inpatient setting, what is on the horizon, and more.

People in this episode

Guests: Dr. George Tewfik, Dr. Emily Methangkool, Dr. Zach Deutch

Topics covered

• ambulatory anesthesia
• surgery centers
• patient care
• inpatient vs outpatient
• future of anesthesia

Keywords

• ambulatory surgery
• anesthesia
• surgery centers
• patient care
• inpatient setting

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ASA Monitor

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