Michigan had a five-fold increase in nitrous oxide-related poisonings and deaths in recent years, prompting a warning from local health officials. While the gas can be used safely as a general anesthetic in medical and dental settings, its recreational use can cause severe neurologic, cardiovascular and psychiatric symptoms. Read More
Organizations support new policies to regulate access to protect public health The Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists(MSA), Michigan Dental Association (MDA) and Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center (MiPDC) are joining forces to warn the public of the risks of recreational nitrous oxide use. Nitrous oxide, also called laughing gas, is a colorless… Read More
With cannabis and hallucinogen use on the rise, the Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists is trying to educate the public on the importance of disclosing the use of the substances to physicians, particularly before going into surgery. Read more at The Detroit News… Read More
The Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists (MSA) is educating the public about why patients must discuss their use of cannabis and psilocybin mushrooms before a surgery or procedure. While cannabis, including marijuana and CBD, is legal in Michigan, and specific cities have decriminalized entheogenic plants like magic mushrooms, patients… Read More
If you are planning to have surgery, you probably know that your surgeon is not the only person who will be taking care of you. A team of physicians, nurses and other medical professionals will be working to make sure your surgery and recovery are safe and successful. Read More
Week honors ‘gold standard’ team model used by Michigan anesthesiologists to ensure patient safety, care LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed Jan. 26 through Feb. 1, 2025, as Physician Anesthesiologists Week in recognition of Michigan’s anesthesiologists as guardians of patient safety in health care. In her proclamation,… Read More
As we embark on a new year, I extend my heartfelt gratitude for your leadership on behalf of your fellow physicians. I want to take a moment to reflect on our recent success in stopping the lame-duck effort to dismantle Michigan’s long-standing liability reforms and to share some lessons… Read More
Congratulations to all the MSA members who participated at the ASA conference, ANESTHESIOLOGY 2024, in October including: Samir Abdul Aziz, Henry Ford Hospital Fawaz Abdulkarim, Henry Ford Health System Layal Abou Daher, Henry Ford Health Farah Aboufakhr, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Christine Acho, Henry Ford Health Ali… Read More
Ahead of World Spine Day, MSA members continue to raise awareness of risks associated with Ankylosing Spondylitis LANSING – Members of the Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists (MSA) are educating first responders and health care providers about protecting patients who are at increased risk of spinal injury with standard… Read More
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Ahead of National Opioid Awareness Day on Sept. 21, the Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists is applauding the Overdose Prevention Engagement Network (OPEN) for their great work to share new evidence-based Opioid Prescribing Recommendations with clinicians across the state. Anesthesiologists with OPEN are leading the way… Read More