http://www.medscape.com/anesthesiology?src=rss http://images.medscape.com/pi/global/logos/mscp/logo-medscape110x30.gif http://www.medscape.com/anesthesiology?src=rss en-us Copyright 2012, Medscape Fri, 18 May 2012 10:03:10 EDT anesthesiologyeditor@webmd.net medscapecustomersupport@webmd.net (Medscape Customer Support) http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/763812?src=rss Prolonged thromboprophylaxis after major orthopedic surgery decreases the risk for venous thromboembolism but increases the risk for minor bleeding. <br /> <i></i> http://img.medscape.com/thumbnail_library/ts_110622_anticoagulant_heparin_bag_140x106.png http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/763812?src=rss Orthopaedics News Mon, 14 May 2012 17:53:19 EDT http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/763779?src=rss Results from an analysis of more than 10,000 medical malpractice claims show that more than half resulted in litigation, with outcomes varying considerably by specialty. <br /> <i></i> http://img.medscape.com/thumbnail_library/ts_110721_medical_malpractice_300x225.png http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/763779?src=rss Family Medicine/Primary Care News Mon, 14 May 2012 15:13:24 EDT http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/760766?src=rss Chemotherapy drugs can produce serious multisystemic side effects that can cause anesthesia complications. <br /> <i></i> http://img.medscape.com/thumbnail_library/wc_120515_preoxygenation_anesthetic_140x106.png http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/760766?src=rss Anesthesiology Journal Article Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00:00 EDT AGS http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/763704?src=rss Higher doses are linked to more hypotension after induction, but the in-hospital mortality rate was higher in patients receiving lower doses. <br /> <i></i> http://img.medscape.com/thumbnail_library/propofol_140x106.png http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/763704?src=rss Internal Medicine News Fri, 11 May 2012 12:38:18 EDT