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Authors: Lara India, MD; Julie Caldwell, MD, MHA, CMQ, FABA ASA Monitor September 2024, Vol. 88, 29. On April 1, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a memorandum revising its guidelines on obtaining informed consent for invasive procedures and sensitive examinations when individuals other than the primary physician are involved. To remain […]
Read MoreAuthors: Amr E. Abouleish, MD, MBA, FASA; Kenneth R. Moran, MD, FASA ASA Monitor September 2024, Vol. 88, 15. A board-certified anesthesiologist with six years of clinical practice leaves in order to care for ailing parents. After a five-year hiatus, the physician wants to return to clinical practice. What are the options available? It is not possible […]
Read MoreAuthors: Joy Hawkins, MD, FASA, and Richard Dutton, MD, MBA, FASA ASA Monitor September 2024, Vol. 88, 14. Case presentation 1 A patient in her late twenties, G1P0, at term had a labor epidural catheter at L3-4, which was tested with 5 mL 1.5% lidocaine with epinephrine with good effect, followed by a continuous infusion. Thirty […]
Read MoreAuthor: Marilynn Larkin Medscape The study was published online on September 4 in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology. Using a cell phone for at least one call per week is linked to a higher risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), especially among smokers and patients with diabetes, according to a new UK Biobank analysis. “We found that a poor […]
Read MoreWe are seeking a dedicated anesthesiologist to join our all-anesthesiologist group. Our team will consist of 4 full-time providers and 1 for vacation relief, managing 3 operating rooms. Position Highlights: Zero call for 3 weeks, followed by 1 week of call without daytime work only call after 7 PM therefore you may not work the […]
Read MoreAuthor: Judith Jurin Semo, JD ASA Monitor September 2024, Vol. 88, 20–21. Physicians considering employment or contractor agreements often focus on the compensation offered, duties and call frequency, and other provisions that they deem important. An often-overlooked area of a service agreement is the dispute resolution provision, which may include mandatory arbitration. Mandatory arbitration can significantly […]
Read MoreAuthor: Kelly Wolfgang ASA Monitor September 2024, Vol. 88, 31. Despite the use of neuromuscular blocking drugs in anesthesia practice being routine since at least 1942, there has only recently been a focus on ensuring that patients do not remain paralyzed at the conclusion of an anesthetic. To combat partial paralysis after anesthesia, quantitative twitch monitoring […]
Read MoreASA Monitor September 2024, Vol. 88, 30. Blink DC launches its second generation quantitative neuromuscular monitor Blink Device Company announces the launch of the TwitchView®2 System, the second generation of its electromyographic (EMG) quantitative neuromuscular monitoring system redesigned for improved reliability, performance, and ease-of-use. Upgrades include a ruggedized housing, an EMG algorithm with increased sensitivity, a […]
Read MoreAuthors: Sajal Kulhari, B.A. et al Anesthesiology October 2024, Vol. 141, 812–813. To the Editor: We read with great interest Drs. Saha and Segal’s recent article in which they conducted a large, retrospective study evaluating the relationship between intraoperative transitions of anesthesia care and postoperative outcomes, and the ameliorating effect of standardized handoff. As the […]
Read MoreAuthors: Amit K. Saha, Ph.D.; Scott Segal, M.D., M.H.C.M. Anesthesiology October 2024, Vol. 141, 813–814. In Reply: We appreciate the interest expressed in the letter by Kulhari et al. for our recent article on structured handoffs among anesthesia providers. The authors raise two salient points regarding the investigation. First, they point out the importance of education in handoff improvement […]
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