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NYSSA at SAMBA

NYSSA Leaders at SAMBA National Conference

The Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia (SAMBA) met in Phoenix, Arizona in May 2025. The conference is well known for its breadth of exposure to national ambulatory anesthesia practice—including podium talks, abstract presentations, poster sessions, problem-based learning discussions and networking opportunities with renowned leaders in the field.

From Flat Earth to Round: Rethinking Ventilation with Time-Controlled Adaptive Ventilation (TCAV)

“During the COVID-19 pandemic, I faced some of the most challenging cases of my career—patients with profound hypoxemia and lungs so stiff they seemed impossible to ventilate. Despite adhering to low tidal volume (LVt) protocols (i.e., ARDS Net), I found myself losing ground. So I challenged my beliefs, searched for new information, and listened to colleagues willing to share different ideas.”

Ketamine for Pain Management: Mechanism and Analgesic Benefits in the Perioperative and Chronic Pain Settings

Ketamine has long been used as an anesthetic, but it is starting to gain significant attention for other indications. It has also become more important in the perioperative space as a potent analgesic and a potential tool for opioid-sparing anesthetics.

What a Global Health Experience in Rwanda Can Teach Us About Efficient, Impactful Anesthetic Care

“When I was invited to accompany the world-renowned thoracic surgeon, Dr. Valerie Rusch, for a needs assessment at King Faisal Hospital (KFH) in Kigali, Rwanda, I just could not pass up the opportunity. I had completed my thoracic fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and was eager to share my expertise in a global health context.”

The Future of Anesthesia: How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Perioperative Care

“Imagine a world where anesthesiologists can predict complications before they arise, optimize sedation levels with precision, and personalize pain management strategies in real-time. With artificial intelligence (AI), these possibilities are turning into reality.”

Fireside Chat with Dr. Harter of ASA

Dr. Ronald L Harter, M.D., F.A.S.A., past-president of the ASA, is a Professor of Anesthesiology at The Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus, Ohio and a practicing physician anesthesiologist at the University’s Wexner Medical Center. Over the past three decades, he has served ASA in numerous roles.

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Fireside Chat with Dr. Harter of ASA Dr. Ronald L Harter, M.D., F.A.S.A., past-president of the ASA, is a Professor of Anesthesiology at The Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus, Ohio and a practicing physician anesthesiologist at the University’s Wexner Medical Center. Over the past three decades, he has served ASA in numerous […]

Collaboration with the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY)

“Over the years, the NYSSA advocacy team—led by Stuart Hayman, Lisa ONeill, Bob Reid and I—have developed and benefited from a long and constructive relationship with Moe Auster, Senior Vice President and Chief Legislative Counsel for the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) and his Albany based team.”

Committee on Patient Safety & Quality Improvement

The NYSSA Committee on Patient Safety & Quality Improvement (PSQI) provides a forum for anesthesiologists who are local safety champions to exchange notes and identify concerning trends. The committee is made up of quality and safety leaders from across the state; the membership focuses on systemic solutions to common safety concerns seen in daily practice.

Perioperative Anaphylaxis: A Rare but Severe Reaction to Sugammadex in a High-Risk Patient

Perioperative anaphylaxis from sugammadex, a neuromuscular blockade reversal agent, is rare but serious. This report details a 63-year-old woman with multiple allergies who developed severe anaphylaxis following sugammadex administration during surgery.

Combined Use of Flexible Fiberoptic Bronchoscope and McGrath Video Laryngoscope to Perform Tracheal Intubation in a Case of Recurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Tongue

Tumors of the oral cavity pose significant airway challenges to anesthesiologists. Human Papillomavirus-related (HPV) oral cancers are linked to the rising morbidity and mortality in patients with oral cancer. Our patient was a 66-year-old male with a history of hypertension, schizophrenia and squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue.