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Authors: Corinna J. Yu, MD, MBA, FASA et al ASA Monitor March 2024, Vol. 88, 28. Emergency medicine (EM) has plummeted in popularity, with the highest unfilled position rate (18.3%) of any specialty in the 2023 Match (asamonitor.pub/3X3WYwS). This occurred while simultaneously facing a 10% decrease in applicants compared to the year prior. Anesthesiology applicants, on […]
Read MoreAuthors: Dibash Kumar Das, PhD, Pamela Flood, MD, MA ASA Monitor March 2024, Vol. 88, 1–4.w Postdural puncture headache (PDPH) is a well-recognized complication resulting from a dural puncture during epidural analgesia, spinal anesthesia, or other neuraxial interventions. The incidence of unintended dural puncture during placement of an epidural catheter ranges widely, from less than 1% […]
Read MoreAuthor: Richard Dutton MD ASA Monitor March 2024, Vol. 88, 13. X-ray showing the correct placement of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation. We noted a thermal injury to the tongue from the esophageal cooling probe used for this cardiac ablation procedure. There was a focal injury on the anterior 1/3 of the tongue, 1×1 cm. This […]
Read MoreAuthor: Michael W. Champeau, MD, FAAP, FASA ASA Monitor March 2024, Vol. 88, 8–10. Although this is my ninth and final yearly contribution to Leadership Perspectives in the ASA Monitor, writing these columns remains a challenge. After eight previous officer contributions and 51 Monday Morning Outreaches during my year at the helm, it’s difficult to imagine […]
Read MoreASA Monitor March 2024, Vol. 88, 14. Noma recognized as a neglected tropical disease As of December 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) has officially included noma, also known as cancrum oris or gangrenous stomatitis, in its list of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Noma is a severe gangrenous disease affecting the mouth and face, primarily afflicting […]
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