Long tubing connections between the patient and anesthesia equipment are eliminated, minimising leakage risks and enabling the operator to respond more quickly to patient needs. Continuous ...

The American Society of Anesthesiologists has released a safety alert highlighting “boom strikes,” head injuries caused by collisions with ceiling-mounted equipment, as a growing concern for both ...

These injuries, often called "boom strikes," happen when anesthesiologists bump into operating room (OR) equipment on fixed or moveable arms (booms) such as monitors, lights or screens.