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Authors: Jennifer A. Rock-Klotz, MBA; Thomas R. Miller, PhD, MBA ASA Monitor August 2022, Vol. 86, 30–31. ASA’s Center for Anesthesia Workforce Studies (CAWS) reports trends in anesthesiology resident matches after the release of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Results and Data report published in May or June each year (asamonitor.pub/3xD16Ye). This report summarizes data on […]
Read MoreAuthor: Gordon Glantz ASA Monitor August 2022, Vol. 86, 17. Joseph Szokol, MD, ASA’s Chief Health Policy Officer, would love nothing more than to say that he has not been directly affected by substance use disorders (SUDs), but that is sadly not the case. “Unfortunately, I have had to do interventions on several residents and attendings […]
Read MoreASA Monitor August 2022, Vol. 86, 12. Your next patient is a 75-year-old woman who fell while walking across her living room and sustained a right hip fracture. You plan to place a spinal anesthetic for the hip fracture repair surgery. According to a recent study, which of the following outcomes is MOST likely improved 60 […]
Read MoreASA Monitor August 2022, Vol. 86, 13. Trends FDA limits use of Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has limited the authorized use of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine to certain individuals due to risk of thrombotic events. The vaccine may still be used in people over the age […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patrick Giam, MD, FASA ASA Monitor August 2022, Vol. 86, 5. Author’s note: As the current Speaker of the House of Delegates, I probably should be writing an article about parliamentary process or governance issues in our society. I have done just that many times before, and I will probably do it next year. But […]
Read MoreAuthors: Dermot P. Maher, M.D., M.S., M.H.S. et al Anesthesiology August 2022, Vol. 137, 243–251. Background The authors estimate the probability of successful development and duration of clinical trials for medications to treat neuropathic and nociceptive pain. The authors also consider the effect of the perceived abuse potential of the medication on these variables. Methods This […]
Read MoreAuthors: Nil Ural, MD et al ASA Monitor August 2022, Vol. 86, 20–21. Surgical site infections (SSIs) occur in 2%-5% of patients and are a costly nosocomial occurrence. The rate varies and is dependent upon the type of wound. Risk factors for SSI include immunodeficiency, chronic steroid use, diabetes mellitus, extremes of age, and inpatient status […]
Read MoreAuthors: Dustin R. Long, MD et al ASA Monitor August 2022, Vol. 86, 19–20. Infection prevention and control (IPC) are critical elements of perioperative quality and safety. Healthcare-associated infection is the leading cause of postoperative complications and hospital readmissions (asamonitor.pub/3tk4yG9). Perioperative teams and pre-anesthesia clinics are uniquely positioned to implement interventions that reduce postoperative infection (Anesthesiology […]
Read MoreAuthors: Kumar G. Belani, MBBS, MS, FACA, FAAP, SAMBA-F ASA Monitor August 2022, Vol. 86, 18. To minimize catheter-related bloodstream infection, one must observe maximal sterile barrier precautions, including the use of a cap, mask, sterile gown, sterile gloves, and a sterile full body drape as shown in the photo taken approximately three decades ago during […]
Read MoreAuthors: Pervez Sultan, M.B.Ch.B. et al Anesthesiology August 2022, Vol. 137, 201–211. Background Heterogeneity among reported outcomes from enhanced recovery after cesarean delivery impact studies is high. This study aimed to develop a standardized enhanced recovery core outcome set for use in future enhanced recovery after cesarean delivery studies. Methods An international consensus study involving physicians, […]
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