A brief, factual summary of the medical article in English: the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) has issued guidelines on anesthesia for tattooing, which should be done carefully and with minimal contact with the inks. An incorrect decision to omit the nasogastric tube 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of a thoracic epidural catheter for postoperative analgesia is debated - whether it is still the gold standard or an outdated method. Improper management of an endoscopic procedure in an ambulatory surgical center caused complications. New guidelines from several professional societies are published in the full issue of Anesthesiology News.