Anita Gupta is an anesthesiologist.

3 solutions to combat rising drug overdoses during COVID-19

Physician
May 16, 2022

A guest column by the American Society of Anesthesiologists, exclusive to KevinMD.

Recent data from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has shown a sharp increase in drug-related overdoses attributed to fentanyl and other synthetic opioids, deepening the tragedies of the already challenged opioid epidemic and COVID-19 pandemic.

Unraveling the snowball effect of these public health …

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3 solutions to combat rising drug overdoses during COVID-19

Ask your physician tough questions about opioids

Medications
July 3, 2017

A guest column by the American Society of Anesthesiologists, exclusive to KevinMD.com.

Alleviating pain has been a primary focus of my career as a physician anesthesiologist. Just as there are physicians who specialize in treating conditions such as cancer, heart disease or allergies, there are specialists in treating pain. These physicians complete four years of …

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Ask your physician tough questions about opioids

How physicians can curb the prescription opioid epidemic

Medications
December 31, 2015

american society of anesthesiologistsA guest column by the American Society of Anesthesiologists, exclusive to KevinMD.com.

With the holiday season upon us, there is no better time to reflect on how we as physicians can better serve our patients — not only in the treatments we provide — but in how we tackle growing health issues such as the overuse and …

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How physicians can curb the prescription opioid epidemic

Have a safer hospital stay: Use a checklist

Physician
June 12, 2013

american society of anesthesiologistsA guest column by the American Society of Anesthesiologists, exclusive to KevinMD.com.

Thousands of patients undergo surgery every day, but many are unaware how to better ensure a safe and comfortable experience. Too often patients feel like they’re in the passenger’s seat when entering the hospital, even under the best circumstances. When planning to undergo a surgical procedure, with …

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Have a safer hospital stay: Use a checklist

How to have a hospital stay without pain

Conditions and Diseases
May 19, 2013

Too often patients feel like they’re in the passenger seat when entering the hospital. Even in the best of circumstances — such as planned admissions — patients often don’t feel in control of their own care.

One of the most unnecessary issues facing patients when they enter the hospital is untreated (or undertreated) pain. Often the focus of the medical team is to treat a condition, and controlling a patient’s pain …

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How to have a hospital stay without pain