Brief, factual summary of the article in Slovak: The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) has issued a guideline on anesthesia for tattooing. Improper use of a nasogastric probe resulted in permanent damage to the patient. The use of a thoracic epidural catheter for postoperative analgesia is debated - whether it is still the gold standard or an outdated method. There has been mismanagement of endoscopic surgery in an ambulatory surgical center. Several professional societies have issued new guidelines, which should be read in the full issue of Anesthesiology News.