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Authors: Arun Muthukumar, MD et al ASA Monitor June 2024, Vol. 88, 31–32. According to enrollment data collected by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) and its prior survey of anesthesiology residents’ plans, almost 60% of anesthesia residency graduates in recent years pursued a fellowship in a subspecialty (J Clin Anesth 2023;89:111155). Fellowship programs approved by the […]
Read MoreAuthors: Mary E. Arthur, MD, FASE, FASA; Caryl Bailey, MD ASA Monitor June 2024, Vol. 88, 28–29. ASA’s Committee on Professional Diversity celebrates mentoring in anesthesiology by awarding grants of up to $5,000 for mentor/mentee pairs to work on a project that addresses the mission and goals of the committee. These awards foster the development of future […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newit Becker’s ASC Review An anesthesiologist must pay a fine following the 2019 death of a lung surgery patient at Miami-based Kendall Regional Medical Center, now the HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, the Miami Herald reported Caleb Stalls, MD, will pay a $10,000 fine plus $5,853 of Florida Department of Health investigation costs. He must also […]
Read MoreHormone drugs associated with higher risk of brain tumor A recent study highlights an association between prolonged use (defined as a year or more) of certain progestogen hormone drugs and an increased risk of developing intracranial meningioma, a type of brain tumor. Progestogens, similar to the natural hormone progesterone, are commonly used for various gynecological […]
Read MoreAuthors: Kinjo R, Kojima T, Miyamoto T, et al. Cureus June 19, 2024 16(6): e62678. Abstract Bovine serum albumin (BSA) tissue adhesive (BioGlue, Cryolife Inc., Kennesaw, GA, USA) is often used as a hemostatic adjunct in adult patients undergoing open surgical repair of large vessels, such as the aorta, femoral, and carotid arteries. We present […]
Read MoreAuthors: Joelle B. Karlik, MD; Geraldine C. Diaz, DO ASA Monitor June 2024, Vol. 88, Since the initial reports of successful renal transplantation in children, pediatric kidney transplantation has expanded to become the most common pediatric transplant in the United States (Am J Surg 1983;145:243-7; J Pediatr 1982;100:675-80; asamonitor.pub/3TSvo4u). Following the COVID-19 pandemic, pediatric kidney transplant activity has normalized, with annual […]
Read MoreAuthor: Robin Hocevar ASA Monitor June 2024, Vol. 88, Early in his career as an anesthesiologist, David Broussard, MD, was puzzled by the varied reactions of patients following complications while under anesthesia. On the one hand, he observed certain patients becoming very angry after experiencing only minor complications, while others appeared surprisingly forgiving following major medical […]
Read MoreAuthor: Amanda Burden, MD, FASA, FSSH ASA Monitor June 2024, Vol. 88, 9–10. Case presentation A 60-70-year-old ASA Physical Status 4 woman with a BMI of 36.9 and past medical history significant for coronary artery disease (CAD), status post-myocardial infarction (MI) and coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), congestive heart failure (CHF), asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary […]
Read MoreAuthor: Muhammad A. Farooq Anwar, MD, MBA et al ASA Monitor June 2024, Vol. 88, 1–6. The IOM report “Relieving Pain in America” indicates that racial and socioeconomic disparities in pain treatment are common. There is a paucity of data regarding disparities in innovative pain procedures. Two existing studies discuss profound racial differences in patients receiving […]
Read MoreNovel gene therapy reduces risk of motor impairment in MLD The FDA has approved Lenmeldy (atidarsagene autotemcel) as the first gene therapy for children with presymptomatic late infantile, pre-symptomatic early juvenile, or early symptomatic early juvenile metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD). MLD is a rare genetic disease affecting the brain and nervous system due to a deficiency […]
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