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| name = American Society of Anesthesiologists | name = American Society of Anesthesiologists
| image = ] | image = File:American Society of Anesthesiologists.svg
| type = ] | type = ]
| purpose = "To raise and maintain the standards of the medical practice of anesthesiology and to improve patient care" | purpose = "To raise and maintain the standards of the medical practice of anesthesiology and to improve patient care"
| abbreviation = ASA | abbreviation = ASA
| headquarters = ], United States | headquarters = ], U.S.
| language = English | language = English
| leader_title = President | leader_title = President
| leader_name = Beverly K. Philip, M.D., FASA <ref>{{cite web |title=Past Presidents |url=https://www.asahq.org/about-asa/governance-and-committees/past-presidents |website=www.asahq.org}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Officers |url=https://www.asahq.org/about-asa/governance-and-committees/asa-officers}}</ref> | leader_name = Donald E. Arnold, MD, FACHE, FASA <ref>{{cite web |title=Officers |url=https://www.asahq.org/about-asa/governance-and-committees/asa-officers}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Past Presidents |url=https://www.asahq.org/about-asa/governance-and-committees/past-presidents |website=www.asahq.org}}</ref>
| website = http://www.asahq.org | website = http://www.asahq.org
| membership = 54,000 | membership = 57,000
}} }}


The '''American Society of Anesthesiologists''' ('''ASA''') is an educational, research and scientific association of ] organized to raise the standards of the medical practice of ] and to improve patient care. The '''American Society of Anesthesiologists''' ('''ASA''') is a professional association of ] in the field of ].


As of 2014, the organization included more than 52,000 national and international members and has more than 100 full-time employees. As of 2024, the organization included more than 57,000 national and international members and has more than 100 full-time employees.


==History== ==History==
Anesthesiology's roots date back to the mid-19th century. On March 30, 1842, ], M.D. administered the first ether anesthetic for surgery and operated to remove a tumor from a patient's neck. After the surgery, the patient revealed that he felt nothing and was not aware the surgery was over until he awoke. This was the start of a specialty critical to modern medicine, ]. Anesthesiology's roots date back to the mid-19th century. On March 30, 1842, ], M.D. administered the first ether anesthetic for surgery and operated to remove a tumor from a patient's neck. After the surgery, the patient revealed that he felt nothing and was not aware the surgery was over until he awoke. This was the start of a specialty critical to modern medicine, ].{{citation needed|date=December 2022}}


In 1905, nine physicians (from Long Island, N.Y.) organized the first professional anesthesia society. In 1911, the Society expanded to 23 members and became the New York Society of Anesthetists. Over the next 25 years, involvement in anesthesia-related issues grew and attracted other interested physicians nationwide. In 1936, the Society changed its name to the American Society of Anesthetists. In 1945, the organization moved to become the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA). In 1960, the ASA established an Executive Office in ] to meet growing membership and patient-care demands. In 2014, the ASA opened new headquarters in ].<ref> In 1905, nine physicians (from Long Island, N.Y.) organized the first professional anesthesia society. In 1911, the Society expanded to 23 members and became the New York Society of Anesthetists. Over the next 25 years, involvement in anesthesia-related issues grew and attracted other interested physicians nationwide. In 1936, the Society changed its name to the American Society of Anesthetists. In 1945, the organization moved to become the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA). In 1960, the ASA established an Executive Office in ] to meet growing membership and patient-care demands. In 2014, the ASA opened new headquarters in ].<ref>
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==Membership== ==Membership==
Membership is open to holders of ] (M.D.) or ] (D.O.) ] who are ] practitioners and have successfully completed a training program in anesthesiology approved by the ] (ACGME) or ] (AOA). Membership is open to holders of ] (M.D.) or ] (D.O.) ] who are ] practitioners and have successfully completed a training program in anesthesiology approved by the ] (ACGME) or ] (AOA).{{citation needed|date=December 2022}}


The ASA also maintains an active resident component, medical student component as well as an anesthesiologist assistant component. Non-physician providers of anesthesia care (anesthesiologist assistants, ]s, ], ], ]s) can join as educational members.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.asahq.org/member-center/membership-eligibility|title=American Society of Anesthesiologists - Membership Eligibility|website=www.asahq.org|language=en|access-date=2017-08-05}}</ref> The ASA also maintains an active resident component, medical student component as well as an anesthesiologist assistant component. Non-physician providers of anesthesia care (anesthesiologist assistants, ]s, ], ], ]s) can join as educational members.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.asahq.org/member-center/membership-eligibility|title=American Society of Anesthesiologists - Membership Eligibility|website=www.asahq.org|language=en|access-date=2017-08-05}}</ref>


==Governance== ==Governance==
ASA is governed by its House of Delegates. The House of Delegates is composed of ASA delegates and directors (designated by geographic distribution), ASA officers, all past presidents, the Editor-in-Chief of the journal, the chairs of all sections, the chair of the ASA delegation to the ] House of Delegates and each member of the Resident Component Governing Council not to exceed five members and a non-voting member of the Medical Student component. The House of Delegates meets each year during the Society's Annual Meeting. ASA is governed by its House of Delegates. The House of Delegates is composed of ASA delegates and directors (designated by geographic distribution), ASA officers, all past presidents, the Editor-in-Chief of the journal, the chairs of all sections, the chair of the ASA delegation to the ] House of Delegates and each member of the Resident Component Governing Council not to exceed five members and a non-voting member of the Medical Student component. The House of Delegates meets each year during the Society's Annual Meeting.{{citation needed|date=December 2022}}


== Meetings == == Meetings ==
Meetings are held annually and are based on scientific progress in the anesthesiology fields. Meetings are held annually and are based on scientific progress in the anesthesiology fields.|<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.asahq.org/annualmeeting | title=ANESTHESIOLOGY Annual Meeting }}</ref>


== Publications == == Publications ==
The Society publishes multiple academic resources within the following categories: The Society publishes multiple academic resources in the following categories:<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.asahq.org/standards-and-guidelines | title=ASA Standards and Guidelines }}</ref>
*Practice Management * Practice Management
*Practice Parameters * Practice Parameters
*Continuing Education * Continuing Education
*Patient Education * Patient Education
*Patient Safety/Risk Management and Quality Improvement * Patient Safety/Risk Management and Quality Improvement
*Periodicals * Periodicals
** ASA Monitor (newsletter)|<ref>'https://pubs.asahq.org/monitor"</ref> ** ASA Monitor (newsletter)|<ref>{{cite web | url=https://pubs.asahq.org/monitor | title=ASA Monitor }}</ref>
**] ** ]
* Physician Booklets * Physician Booklets


==Anesthesia subspecialties== ==Anesthesia subspecialties==
While all anesthesiologists complete a minimum of eight years of medical training after college, some anesthesiologists have additional training (called a fellowship) in a specific area of anesthesiology. The ABA offers specific certifications in some of these areas. Anesthesiologists are not required to subspecialize, but many do focus on one area of care to further hone their expertise. These specialty areas include, but are not limited to: While all anesthesiologists complete a minimum of eight years of medical training after college, some anesthesiologists have additional training (called a fellowship) in a specific area of anesthesiology. The ABA offers specific certifications in some of these areas. Anesthesiologists are not required to subspecialize, but many do focus on one area of care to further hone their expertise. These specialty areas include, but are not limited to:{{citation needed|date=February 2022}}
*Ambulatory Anesthesia * Ambulatory Anesthesia
*Cardiac Anesthesia * Cardiac Anesthesia
*Critical Care Anesthesia * Critical Care Anesthesia
*Fundamentals of Anesthesia * Geriatric Anesthesia
⚫ * Neuroanesthesia
*Geriatric Anesthesia * Obstetric Anesthesia
⚫ *Neuroanesthesia
⚫ * Pain Medicine
*Obstetric Anesthesia * Pediatric Anesthesia
⚫ *Pain Medicine
*Pediatric Anesthesia * Perioperative Anesthesia
⚫ * Professional Issues
*Perioperative Anesthesia
⚫ * Regional and Acute Anesthesia
⚫ *Professional Issues
⚫ *Regional and Acute Anesthesia


==References== ==References==
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==External links== ==External links==
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Medical association in the US Not to be confused with American Board of Anesthesiology.
American Society of Anesthesiologists
AbbreviationASA
TypeProfessional association
Purpose"To raise and maintain the standards of the medical practice of anesthesiology and to improve patient care"
HeadquartersSchaumburg, Illinois, U.S.
Membership57,000
Official language English
PresidentDonald E. Arnold, MD, FACHE, FASA
Websitehttp://www.asahq.org

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) is a professional association of physicians in the field of anesthesiology.

As of 2024, the organization included more than 57,000 national and international members and has more than 100 full-time employees.

History

Anesthesiology's roots date back to the mid-19th century. On March 30, 1842, Crawford Long, M.D. administered the first ether anesthetic for surgery and operated to remove a tumor from a patient's neck. After the surgery, the patient revealed that he felt nothing and was not aware the surgery was over until he awoke. This was the start of a specialty critical to modern medicine, anesthesiology.

In 1905, nine physicians (from Long Island, N.Y.) organized the first professional anesthesia society. In 1911, the Society expanded to 23 members and became the New York Society of Anesthetists. Over the next 25 years, involvement in anesthesia-related issues grew and attracted other interested physicians nationwide. In 1936, the Society changed its name to the American Society of Anesthetists. In 1945, the organization moved to become the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA). In 1960, the ASA established an Executive Office in Park Ridge, Illinois to meet growing membership and patient-care demands. In 2014, the ASA opened new headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois.

Membership

Membership is open to holders of Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degrees who are licensed practitioners and have successfully completed a training program in anesthesiology approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA).

The ASA also maintains an active resident component, medical student component as well as an anesthesiologist assistant component. Non-physician providers of anesthesia care (anesthesiologist assistants, nurse anesthetists, dentist, veterinarians, APRNs) can join as educational members.

Governance

ASA is governed by its House of Delegates. The House of Delegates is composed of ASA delegates and directors (designated by geographic distribution), ASA officers, all past presidents, the Editor-in-Chief of the journal, the chairs of all sections, the chair of the ASA delegation to the American Medical Association House of Delegates and each member of the Resident Component Governing Council not to exceed five members and a non-voting member of the Medical Student component. The House of Delegates meets each year during the Society's Annual Meeting.

Meetings

Meetings are held annually and are based on scientific progress in the anesthesiology fields.|

Publications

The Society publishes multiple academic resources in the following categories:

  • Practice Management
  • Practice Parameters
  • Continuing Education
  • Patient Education
  • Patient Safety/Risk Management and Quality Improvement
  • Periodicals
  • Physician Booklets

Anesthesia subspecialties

While all anesthesiologists complete a minimum of eight years of medical training after college, some anesthesiologists have additional training (called a fellowship) in a specific area of anesthesiology. The ABA offers specific certifications in some of these areas. Anesthesiologists are not required to subspecialize, but many do focus on one area of care to further hone their expertise. These specialty areas include, but are not limited to:

  • Ambulatory Anesthesia
  • Cardiac Anesthesia
  • Critical Care Anesthesia
  • Geriatric Anesthesia
  • Neuroanesthesia
  • Obstetric Anesthesia
  • Pain Medicine
  • Pediatric Anesthesia
  • Perioperative Anesthesia
  • Professional Issues
  • Regional and Acute Anesthesia

References

  1. "Officers".
  2. "Past Presidents". www.asahq.org.
  3. "Commemorating The Grand Opening Of The New American Society Of Anesthesiologists Building In Schaumburg, Illinois". Capitol Words. Archived from the original on 2014-10-15. Retrieved 2014-10-08.
  4. "American Society of Anesthesiologists - Membership Eligibility". www.asahq.org. Retrieved 2017-08-05.
  5. "ANESTHESIOLOGY Annual Meeting".
  6. "ASA Standards and Guidelines".
  7. "ASA Monitor".

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