Authors: Ellen R. Basile, DO; Heather Byrd, MD; Rachel Figaro, DO, MS ASA Monitor February 2023, Vol. 87, 25. “As I have evolved my leadership, I realized what we were lacking were women leaders. The next phase of my legacy is to increase the number of women leaders in health care.” – Joanne Conroy, MD Women lead only […]
Read MoreASA Monitor February 2023, Vol. 87, 10. Carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration is MOST likely to be highest at which of the following locations within a properly functioning anesthesia circle system? □ (A) Reservoir bag □ (B) Unidirectional inspiratory valve □ (C) Fresh gas outlet The modern anesthesia circle system is designed to maximize the efficiency of volatile anesthetic agents […]
Read MoreAuthor: William A. McDade, MD, PhD ASA Monitor February 2023, Vol. 87, 17. Racial and ethnic health inequities continue to adversely affect the morbidity and mortality of those in marginalized groups. There is considerable evidence to show that physicians from those same marginalized groups care for these individuals disproportionately and thus represent a way to accelerate […]
Read MoreAuthor: Tracey Straker, MD, MS, MPH, CBA, FASA ASA Monitor February 2023, Vol. 87, 24. As we move forward into 2023, societal challenges continue to impact each of us personally and professionally. The Committee on Professional Diversity (CPD) is working toward strengthening the career foundation for future and present trainees as well as mentorship and sponsorship […]
Read MoreASA Monitor February 2023, Vol. 87, 8. Patient was an infant (1-3 years), approx 10 kg. Pt presented to the operating room for bilateral syndactyly repair. After the induction of general anesthesia, the plastic surgery resident infiltrated the right hand, left hand, and left groin with lidocaine 1% for a total of 16 mL (160 mg). […]
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