Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine News

Our specially trained anesthesiologists, critical care physicians and nurses provide 24-hour coverage in CHOP’s operating rooms, intensive care units and many other locations your child may receive care.

Jul 10, 2024

1 in 6 also filled an opioid prescription two weeks prior to the actual surgery, increasing risk of persistent opioid use

Virtual Reality-based Education Set to Launch at CHOP

Oct 9, 2023

Nursing and Clinical Care Services at CHOP prepare to begin virtual reality programming to provide advanced education for staff.

Advancing Global Knowledge About Anesthesia and Critical Care

Oct 4, 2023

CHOP’s Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine hosts international visitors to share best practices in caring for vulnerable pediatric patients.

CHOP Experts Share Cutting-Edge Innovations at Arab Health Exhibition

Jan 30, 2023

Showcasing its longstanding partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Emirates Health Services (EHS), Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) will exhibit thought-leading clinical research in the EHS booth at the Arab Health 2023 Exhibition and Congress, taking place this week in Dubai.

News at CHOP: Fall 2022

Nov 16, 2022

Meet three new division chiefs and more news and updates from CHOP.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Appoints New Chief of Critical Care Medicine

Aug 3, 2022

Robert Sutton, MD, will fulfill leadership role within the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine.

Opioid Prescriptions for Pediatric Patients Following Surgical Procedures Have Dropped Significantly

Apr 4, 2022

Study suggests larger trend of moving away from routine opioid prescriptions after surgery.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Receives $450,000 Donation to Help Form the First Global Resuscitation Alliance and Resuscitation Training Academy for Children

Jan 24, 2022

The Asmund Laerdal Foundation and RQI Partners LLC’s Philanthropic Support Will Advance Best Pediatric Cardiac Arrest Prevention, Preparation, Education, and Resuscitation Practices.

CHOP Researchers Find Bystander CPR with Rescue Breathing Leads to Better Outcomes in Pediatric Cardiac Arrest

Aug 30, 2021

CHOP researchers have found that CPR with rescue breathing leads to better neurological outcomes in pediatric cardiac arrest, highlighting a need for education.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia-American Heart Association Collaboration Advances Efforts to Enhance Pediatric Resuscitation Programs in Philadelphia

Jul 28, 2021

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the American Heart Association have announced an enhanced collaboration to advance the next generation of pediatric emergency cardiovascular care and resuscitation practices.

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