Authors: Abdalgani, Manar Mohamad Sharif MBBS et al ASA Monitor 89(1):p 1,4-5, January 2025. Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency, and perioperative anaphylaxis (POA), which carries a higher risk of fatality compared to other forms of anaphylaxis, occurs at a rate of 15.3 per 100,000 cases. Research indicates that antibiotics and neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs) are among […]
Read MoreASA Monitor 89(1):p 27, January 2025. Cook Medical launches U.S. distribution of PillSense™: Novel blood-sensing technology Cook Medical is now distributing the PillSense GI Bleed Detection System in the United States. PillSense is a device that can detect upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding in patients in under 10 minutes. The PillSense GI Bleed Detection System was designed […]
Read MoreAuthors: Nammi, Jeevan Y. MBBS; Sims, Charles R. III MD, FASA ASA Monitor 89(1):p 36-37, January 2025. Effective perioperative team dynamics enhance the delivery of high-value care. Value-based models aim to improve outcomes with renewed focus on the multidisciplinary care team, real-time diagnostics, and enhanced clinical decision support (JAMA 2020;324:2485-6; Appl Clin Inform 2021;12:984-95). This article explores […]
Read MoreAuthor: Herlich, Andrew DMD, MD, FAAP, FASA, FAAOMS(H) ASA Monitor 89(1):p e2-e3, January 2025. | I am writing this “exposé” at the encouragement of several individuals, including ASA’s Chief Executive Officer, Brian Reilly. Henry Rosenberg, MD – a colleague, inspiration, and friend for more than 40 years. Among his many accomplishments, Dr. Rosenberg was awarded the ASA […]
Read MoreWe’re excited to announce the formation of a new anesthesia group in Riverdale, GA, located just 10 minutes from the Atlanta Airport. We’re seeking dedicated CRNAs to join our collaborative care team, which will include 4 full-time CRNAs and 2 anesthesiologists managing 4 operating rooms. Position Highlights: Case Mix: Bread-and-butter cases – no heads, hearts, […]
Read MoreIf you’re an anesthesiologist searching for a balanced lifestyle and rewarding work, you’ll want to check out this opportunity. Our all-anesthesiologist group is seeking a dedicated team member to join our collaborative practice. Position Highlights: Zero Call for 3 Weeks: Enjoy three weeks of no call duty, followed by one week of call. Even during […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review On Nov. 1, CMS finalized a 2.83% physician pay cut for its 2025 Medicare hospital outpatient prospective payment system and ASC payment system, marking the fifth consecutive year of cuts to physician reimbursements. Physicians claim that additional reimbursement cuts, on top of inflation and other market pressures, have a ripple effect on […]
Read MoreASA Monitor 89(1):p 24, January 2025. A 72-year-old man under the care of the inpatient palliative care service is experiencing shortness of breath. His past medical history is significant for worsening end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and he has a do-not-resuscitate/do-not-intubate order in place. Venous thromboembolism and pleural effusion have been ruled out. The patient […]
Read MoreASA Monitor 89(1):p 27, January 2025. New microscope enables deep and wide neuroimaging Researchers at Cornell have unveiled an advanced imaging technology capable of unprecedented deep and wide-field visualization of brain activity at single-cell resolution. The innovative microscope, named DEEPscope, combines two-photon and three-photon microscopy techniques to capture large-scale neural activity and structural details that were […]
Read MoreAuthor: Harter, Ronald L. MD, FASA ASA Monitor 89(1):p 11, January 2025. For the first several years of my career, the demand for anesthesia services outside the OR suite was an infrequent event. I remember when the volume of such requests began to increase in the late 20th century; we created a single non-OR block at our […]
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