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Every day, anesthesiologists provide life-saving care when patients need it most. They keep patients stable and safe through the administration of anesthesia and monitor vital signs and body functions. These physicians have the skills and training needed to intervene in case of an emergency during surgery.

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The Medicine Abuse Project
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) is proud to be a strategic partner of The Medicine Abuse Project campaign by The Partnership at Drugfree.org. The abuse of medicine is one of the biggest drug problems in the U.S. today.
Patient Story: Jeanette Pelikan
Jeanette has suffered from shoulder pain for more than 10 years. Two years ago, she began to experience excruciating headaches and had difficulty walking more than a half mile.
Patient Story: Kara Michalec
Four years ago, Kara rolled her ankle, fracturing the talus bone in her foot and tearing ligaments. Six weeks and one surgery later, she was told she had developed reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome.
Patient Story: Danielle Cosgrove
Danielle was an active, healthy 24-year-old when she suffered an ATV accident that almost severed her left foot.

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The ASA does not employ physician anesthesiologists on staff and cannot respond to patient inquiries regarding specific medical conditions or anesthesia administration. Please direct any questions related to anesthetics, procedures or treatment outcomes to the patient’s anesthesiologist or general physician.