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Author: Mahesh Vaidyanathan, MD, MBA American Society of Anesthesiologists There are several unique aspects to proper coding and billing of obstetric anesthesia services. It is important that these are well understood so a practice can be sure it is making smart decisions and is submitting accurate claims for this anesthesia care. This Timely Topic will […]
Read MoreAuthor: James Kingsland MedicalNewsToday A multinational study that trawled the genomes of more than 100,000 people has trebled the tally of known genetic risk factors for migraine. The study found that two types of migraine — with or without aura — have distinct genetics but also share some genetic characteristics. The genetic regions that the […]
Read MoreAuthors: Lauren Berkow, MD, FASA; Arthur Kanowitz, MD, FACEP Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation SUMMARY:In most cases, extubation is a planned, intentional, and controlled procedure, that occurs in the operating room, the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and the emergency department. Unplanned extubation (UE) is any extubation that is not planned, intentional, and controlled. This complication can […]
Read MoreAuthors: Lynn Reede, DNP, MBA, CRNA, FNAP Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation SUMMARY:Personal and professional wellness are the foundation of vigilant and safe perioperative practice and patient care. Developing a comprehensive learning culture strategy for successful implementation and continuous improvement will foster clinician, and trainee or learner wellbeing for patient and provider safety. Personal and professional […]
Read MoreAuthor: Tony Mira F1rstNews Summary So many anesthesia groups are so busy meeting the service requirements of the facilities they serve that they often fail to take a step back to consider just why they feel so overwhelmed and what they can do about it. Strategic planning can prove to be an invaluable business tool. […]
Read MoreAuthor: Tony Mira F1rstNews SUMMARY When the anesthesia provider opts for monitored anesthesia care in a patient case, what is he/she […]
Read MoreAuthors: Jina Sinskey, MD et al Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation SUMMARY:Academic anesthesiology departments must consider the unique needs of their learners and faculty to foster well-being within the three realms of academic medicine: medical education, scientific inquiry, and leadership. Here we share our experience and summarize the well-being solutions we have developed. Our department’s well-being […]
Read MoreAuthor: Amy E. Vinson, MD, FAAP The information provided is for safety-related educational purposes only, and does not constitute medical or legal advice. Individual or group responses are only commentary, provided for purposes of education or discussion, and are neither statements of advice nor the opinions of APSF. It is not the intention of APSF […]
Read MoreAuthor: Adam Rowden MedicalNewsToday Arrhythmia is the medical term for an irregular or abnormal heartbeat. There are many ways to manage arrhythmia, including lifestyle changes and medicines. Some untreated arrhythmias can lead to life threatening complications. Arrhythmia is the term used to describe an irregular or abnormal heartbeat. A person with an arrhythmia might have a […]
Read MoreThis is for our readers who treat pain patients. Author: Michael Walter Cardiovascular Business Daily acetaminophen use may put hypertension patients at a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new analysis published in Circulation.[1] “The significant risks of acetaminophen in overdose are well-known,” wrote first author Iain M. MacIntyre, PhD, a specialist with National Health Service […]
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