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Uncategorized Published - 9 December, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Trends & Technology

ASA Monitor November 2022, Vol. 86, 14–15. Trends FDA authorizes emergency use of JYNNEOS to increase monkeypox vaccine supply The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) allowing health care providers to use the JYNNEOS vaccine by intradermal injection for individuals 18 years of age and older who are at high […]

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Uncategorized Published - 9 December, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesiology in the News

ASA Monitor November 2022, Vol. 86, 41–42. APSF comments on criminalization of medical errors In June, MedPage Today reported on the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) statement opposing the criminalization of medical errors in response to the conviction of a Tennessee nurse after a patient died as the result of a medication error and failure to […]

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Uncategorized Published - 9 December, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesia Workforce: Help! I Need Help!

Author: Mary Dale Peterson, MD, MHA, FACHE, FASA ASA Monitor November 2022, Vol. 86, 20–22. At state and national meetings that I attend, the number-one issue is workforce, whether it is nursing, physicians, or other hospital staff. So, why the shortages and what can we, as a profession, do about it? Past studies ASA has examined […]

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Uncategorized Published - 9 December, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Chronic Pain Management at the Pharmacy: Patient Reluctant to Try Injectable Medication

This is important for our pain clinicians since we often order medicines for our patients.  Author: William Amarquaye PharmD Pract Pain Manag. 2022 September/October;22(5). Dr. Amarquaye discusses how community pharmacists can counsel patients on new medication therapy. Plus, how often providers explain new prescriptions to patients Patient Hesitant to Start Biologic Prescribed for Painful Skin […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 December, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Lonely at the Top? The Life of an Anesthesia Chair

Authors: Zachary Deutch, MD, FASA et al  ASA Monitor November 2022, Vol. 86, 33–34. Dr. Zvara discussing a case with Jennifer Tripi, CA-2. “UNC is home to over 60 core program residents and fellows in pain medicine, regional anesthesia, pediatric anesthesia, and research,” Dr. Zvara said. “Our residents are truly the heart of our program.” Most […]

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