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Since 1943, the national specialty society for anesthesiology in Canada. #CASAM2026
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The 2026 CAS Awards & Grants Program is now open!

Annually, we celebrate excellence and innovation across anesthesia in Canada — from groundbreaking research to outstanding professional achievement.

Apply or nominate by January 11, 2026:
🔗 www.cas.ca/research-program
🔗 www.cas.ca/honour-awards
Opportunities and threats to communication and relationships with patients and patients’ loved ones along an intensive care unit journey: a qualitative journey mapping study - Canadian Journal of Anesthesia/Journal canadien d'anesthésie https://buff.ly/yovk3NP

Canadian Journal of Anesthesia
November 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Forearm support to reduce dental contact during direct laryngoscopy: a randomized crossover trial - Canadian Journal of Anesthesia/Journal canadien d'anesthésie https://buff.ly/ub1LH7Y

Canadian Journal of Anesthesia
November 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM
JOB OPPORTUNITY (Prince George, BC): The Department of Anesthesiology at the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC) in Prince George is accepting applications for an anesthesiologist.

Learn more at https://ow.ly/Wanu50Xov6K

#anesthesiajobs #anesthesiacareers
November 9, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Final Call: Less than 2 weeks left to submit for the CAS 2026 Annual Meeting!
📅Deadline: Nov 17, 2025

All CAS members can submit — no section or committee affiliation required.
Help shape next year’s program in Ottawa, June 5–7, 2026.

Learn more at www.cas.ca/call-for-content

#CASAM2026

November 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The 2026 CAS Awards & Grants Program is now open!

Annually, we celebrate excellence and innovation across anesthesia in Canada — from groundbreaking research to outstanding professional achievement.

Apply or nominate by January 11, 2026:
🔗 www.cas.ca/research-program
🔗 www.cas.ca/honour-awards
November 7, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Association of preoperative beta-blocker interruption on postoperative morbidity and mortality: a historical cohort study - Canadian Journal of Anesthesia/Journal canadien d'anesthésie https://buff.ly/Rt3Vg9x

Canadian Journal of Anesthesia
November 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
TONIGHT: The 2025 CAS Pinnacle Rounds Series wraps up with an essential session on perioperative management of patients with liver disease — a condition affecting 1 in 4 Canadians.

🗓️ 8 PM ET | Register: www.cas.ca/pinnacle-rounds

#anesthesiaevents #pinnaclerounds #anesthesia
November 5, 2025 at 3:02 PM
1 WEEK left to claim your chance to win FREE registration for the 2026 CAS Annual Meeting! Renew with or join CAS by November 10 to enter. Thank you for continuing to strengthen our community!

Renew membership: https://ow.ly/ic4g50X9bnF
First-time member: https://ow.ly/7iHZ50X9bnG
November 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The 2025 CAS Pinnacle Rounds Series wraps up Nov 5 with an essential session on perioperative management of patients with liver disease — a condition affecting 1 in 4 Canadians.
Stay informed, lead with confidence.

🗓️ 8 p.m. ET | Register: www.cas.ca/pinnacle-rounds

#anesthesiaevents
October 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
CAS' new public-facing website section educates patients and their loved one as they prepare for a procedure, while driving awareness of the vital work anesthesia care providers do every day. Learn about the different types of anesthesia available: https://ow.ly/lrgm50Xfcme

October 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
CASIEF recently sponsored Dr Pauline Wake, a pediatric anesthesiologist from Papua New Guinea, to visit Canada—where she observed complex cases at #BCChildrensHospital and spoke at #CASAM2025. Read the full recap of her experience and insights: https://ow.ly/3TzS50XhGW3

October 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Congratulations to Dr Teresa Skelton—recipient of the first-ever Perioperative Blood Management Award! A special thanks to sponsor Octapharma. You can support research for innovation in perioperative care by donating to this grant directly: https://ow.ly/MPkn50WUPRA

October 24, 2025 at 8:40 PM
October 21, 2025 at 7:38 PM
⏰ One month left!
Submit your proposal for the CAS 2026 Annual Meeting by Nov 17, 2025 and help shape next year’s program in Ottawa.

👉 www.cas.ca/call-for-content

#CASAM2026 #CallForContent #Anesthesiology #MedEd #Leadership
October 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The CAS Medical Student Prize turns 25!
For 25 years, this essay competition has inspired future anesthesiologists across Canada.

Congrats to Ronny Thomas for this year’s winning essay:

Read the full essay 👉 #p=18jeq/#p=18" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://online.fliphtml5.com/blqt/kjeq/#p=18
Full issue - www.cas.ca/newsletter
October 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Vigilance is the second of the five core values that guide CAS’ mission and vision: “We value the focused and constant attention to safety in all we do.” Read our five-year Strategic Plan to learn about the steps we’re taking to transform anesthesia care: https://ow.ly/RJ9K50X14Qs
October 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Happy #WorldAnesthesiaDay!

Join us tonight for the CAS World Anesthesia Day Webinar celebrating the specialty’s history, impact & future.

🕗 8 PM ET: www.cas.ca/wad25

World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA)

#Anesthesia #wad2025 #anesthesia #anesthesiology #anesthesiologists
October 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM
JOB OPPORTUNITY (GTA Area, ON): The Department of Anesthesia at William Osler Health System is seeking full-time and part-time anesthesiologists.

Full details available online at https://ow.ly/iXUk50X9rkf

#anesthesiajobs #anesthesiacareers
October 15, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Association of preoperative beta-blocker interruption on postoperative morbidity and mortality: a historical cohort study - Canadian Journal of Anesthesia https://rdcu.be/eITGa

Canadian Journal of Anesthesia

#AnesthesiaResearch #PerioperativeCare #BetaBlockers #PostoperativeOutcomes
October 14, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Happy Thanksgiving Weekend!

#thanksgiving #thanks #longweekend #thankful
October 13, 2025 at 12:01 PM
This week! Join us for a CAS World Anesthesia Day Webinar. October 16 at 8 pm ET

Celebrate the past, present, and future of anesthesia. We will explore the specialty’s evolution, global challenges, and innovations shaping perioperative care.

Register at www.cas.ca/wad25

#wad25 #worldanesthesiaday
October 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Fall budgeting made fun! Learn how the cost of a pumpkin spice latte can help you rethink spending habits and make smarter financial choices — especially during residency or early practice.

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October 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM
CAS Membership for 2026 is officially OPEN! This year, renew or join before November 10 to automatically be entered into a draw to win one of three terrific prizes. Winners will be announced next month. Good luck!
Renew: https://ow.ly/ZqV550X0sg2
New Join: https://ow.ly/92lw50X0sg1
October 9, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Reminder: The CAS 2026 Annual Meeting Call for Content is open until Nov 17, 2025!

All CAS members can submit session proposals—no section or committee required. Share your ideas and help shape next year’s program in Ottawa, June 5–7, 2026.

cas.ca/call-for-con...

#CASAM2026
October 8, 2025 at 8:43 PM
The Fall issue of Anesthesia News is out 🍁 Featuring an informative piece by Dr Alana Flexman, inaugural winner of the BCAS Dr Pieter Swart Perioperative Research Award.
🔗 Read p.32: #p=32jeq/#p=32" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://online.fliphtml5.com/blqt/kjeq/#p=32

📰 Full issue: www.cas.ca/newsletter
October 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM