American Society of Anesthesiologists
American Society of Anesthesiologists (pronunciation: ə-ˈmɛr-ɪ-kən sə-ˈsaɪ-ə-ti ɒv ˌænɪsθiːzɪˈɒlədʒɪsts) is a professional organization dedicated to the field of Anesthesiology.
Etymology
The term "American Society of Anesthesiologists" is derived from the English language. "American" refers to the United States of America, "Society" refers to a group of individuals involved in persistent social interaction, and "Anesthesiologists" refers to medical professionals who specialize in anesthesia and perioperative medicine.
Overview
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) is an educational, research, and scientific association of physicians organized to raise and maintain the standards of the medical practice of anesthesiology and improve the care of the patient. The ASA is affiliated with both regional and state societies and also supports the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation.
Related Terms
- Anesthesiology: The branch of medicine concerned with anesthesia and anesthetics.
- Anesthesia: A state of controlled, temporary loss of sensation or awareness induced for medical purposes.
- Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation: A non-profit organization dedicated to improving the safety of patients during anesthesia.
See Also
- World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists
- Royal College of Anaesthetists
- European Society of Anaesthesiology
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on American Society of Anesthesiologists
- Wikipedia's article - American Society of Anesthesiologists
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