Author: Abhijit V. Lele, MBBS, MD, MSCR, FNCS, CPHQ ASA Monitor November 2024, Vol. 88, 36. The intrahospital transport (IHT) of neurocritically ill patients, particularly those with external ventricular drains (EVDs), is a high-risk activity. Thousands of critically ill patients are moved within hospitals daily for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The Safe-Neuro-Transport, a survey-based study, identified […]
Read MoreASA Monitor November 2024, Vol. 88, 29. DePuy Synthes launches MatrixSTERNUM™ fixation system for enhanced chest stability following cardiac surgery DePuy Synthes, The Orthopaedics Company of Johnson & Johnson and part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, announced the launch of the MatrixSTERNUM™ Fixation System, a plate and screw fixation system to help stabilize and secure the […]
Read MoreWe are seeking a dedicated anesthesia care team to join our new anesthesia care team contract at Riverview Regional Medical Center. Gadsden is a town of over 100,000 people that is located 1 hour from Birmingham AL and 2 hours from Atlanta GA. Position Highlights: Anesthesiologist call is 1:3 Competitive salary of $500,000 plus benefits. […]
Read MoreASA Monitor November 2024, Vol. 88, 27. You are taking care of a 75-year-old female patient scheduled to undergo an elective mitral valve replacement. She has been reading in the news that older patients have a higher risk of delirium. You inform her that your hospital has an enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery (ERACS) pathway that […]
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 […]
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