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Did you know about the newest study regarding preoperative functional capacity? Preoperative functional capacity is commonly assessed by...

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Did You Know that a recent study compared closed malpractice claims in freestanding ASCs to those in hospital operating rooms? We have all witnessed...

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Did You Know…Dr. Fred E. Shapiro is the President of the Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia (SAMBA)? Dr. Fred E. Shapiro, D.O., FASA was...

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By Kelly Lebak, MD, FASA, SAMBA-F and Kumar Belani, MBBS, MS, FACA, FAAP, FASA, SAMBA-F The 41st Annual Meeting of the Society for Ambulatory...

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Not everything that makes us effective in ambulatory anesthesiology is learned in residency. Some strengths come from entirely different arenas....

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Experienced anesthesiologists from across the country comprise the Committee on Scientific Papers, bringing varied expertise to SAMBA. The committee...

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Did You Know… these are the following winners from the SAMBA 2026 Annual Meeting. The Committee on Scientific Papers was proud to showcase...

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Did you know that SAMBA’s 2026 Annual Meeting is just around the corner? We are thrilled to announce that the SAMBA 2026 Annual Meeting will...

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Did You Know that Low-Dose Dexmedetomidine is Not Associated with Delayed Discharge After Vitreoretinal Surgery? Concerns about dexmedetomidine...

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Did You Know there is new guidance to reduce prolonged fasting before surgery? Many adult patients still fast far longer than intended before...

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Did you know... SAMBA moved to a new website? We have a brand new look and updated technology in an effort to better serve all our members. We hope...

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Preoperative evaluation and medication management are cornerstones to delivering high-quality procedural care. Patient outcomes depend on management...

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