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Uncategorized Published - 24 June, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Cutting-Edge Technology in Perioperative Blood Glucose Monitoring

Authors: Lalitha Sundararaman, MD et al  ASA Monitor June 2022, Vol. 86, 1–8. Diabetes mellitus is one of the top 10 causes of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Additionally, annual worldwide health care expenditure due to diabetes is $726 billion or more (Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2019;157:107843). Advancements in technologies that support diabetes management have greatly increased […]

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Uncategorized Published - 24 June, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
ACEing Perioperative Management of Cholinesterase Inhibitors

ASA Monitor June 2022, Vol. 86, e1. The ACE Question in the January issue of the ASA Monitor addresses perioperative medication management in patients with dementia. It is suggested that cholinesterase inhibitors should be stopped before elective surgery because they may prolong duration of succinylcholine and decrease the effects of neuromuscular blocking agents. However, there does not appear to […]

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Uncategorized Published - 24 June, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
ASA Community: ‘Near-Peer’ Mentorship for the Young Physician

Author: Lindsey Rutland, MD ASA Monitor June 2022, Vol. 86, 35. Let’s be honest – most young physicians starting out in private practice have a tough time navigating their new environment and all its responsibilities. Residency prepares us for the clinical challenges of practice, but for practice management, medical supervision, and the business side of private […]

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Uncategorized Published - 23 June, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
PSH Points of View: 4 Experts Answer One Question

Author: Roseanne Fischoff, MPP ASA Monitor June 2022, Vol. 86, 15. The Perioperative Surgical Home (PSH) is a patient-centered, physician-led, coordinated model of care designed to improve patient and provider satisfaction and population health while reducing the costs of care. It’s adaptable for teams of all sizes, settings, and service lines, and it’s applicable to every […]

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Uncategorized Published - 23 June, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Enhancing Patient Communications Program, Part 2: Communicating Information to Patients Clearly Begins with Establishing Expectations

Author: Asha Padmanabhan, MD, FASA ASA Monitor June 2022, Vol. 86, 13–14. Communicating Information to the Patient Clearly and at the Correct Times Throughout the Perioperative Journey is the second of a four-part series that provides more information and insight about ASA’s Enhancing Patient Communications Program. When first meeting with patients who are about to have surgery, […]

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