Authors: Andrea M. Fonner, DDS et al ASA Monitor June 2024, Vol. 88, 11. In the dynamic environment of a dental office or surgery center, the ability to swiftly and effectively respond to adverse events is paramount. The nature of sedation necessitates not only individual competence but also a well-coordinated team effort. Recognizing this, ASA and […]
Read MoreAuthor: Helen Olkaba, MS ASA Monitor June 2024, Vol. 88, 29. Figure: A/B MAC Jurisdictions. The CMS map displays the states that each Medicare Contractor Administrators (MACs) services. ASA is looking for the Contractor Advisory Committee (CAC) representatives for all states across the country to successfully address Medicare coverage issues at the local level. In order […]
Read MoreAuthor: Kelly Wolfgang ASA Monitor June 2024, Vol. 88, 33. In the care of acute pain management, such as for perioperative burn and trauma patients, ultrasound-guided percutaneous cryoneurolysis offers an exciting treatment option that prolongs analgesia beyond mere hours or days. By applying extreme cold to targeted nerve tissue, this thermal neurolytic technique disrupts the conduction […]
Read MoreAuthors: Arun Muthukumar, MD et al ASA Monitor June 2024, Vol. 88, 31–32. According to enrollment data collected by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) and its prior survey of anesthesiology residents’ plans, almost 60% of anesthesia residency graduates in recent years pursued a fellowship in a subspecialty (J Clin Anesth 2023;89:111155). Fellowship programs approved by the […]
Read MoreAuthors: Mary E. Arthur, MD, FASE, FASA; Caryl Bailey, MD ASA Monitor June 2024, Vol. 88, 28–29. ASA’s Committee on Professional Diversity celebrates mentoring in anesthesiology by awarding grants of up to $5,000 for mentor/mentee pairs to work on a project that addresses the mission and goals of the committee. These awards foster the development of future […]
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