Authors: Rima Abhyankar, MD et al ASA Monitor December 2024, Vol. 88, 17–19. As the patient’s blood pressure and heart rate precipitously drop, you, the anesthesiologist, are becoming tachycardic. You take a deep breath and spring into action. Years of education, training, and complex cases have prepared you to intervene. You call for help, start fluids, […]
Read MoreAuthors: Amit Bardia, M.B.B.S., MPH et al Anesthesiology November 2024. Background Antibiotics play a crucial role in preventing surgical site infections, yet adherence to Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) guidelines varies widely. This qualitative study aimed to explore factors influencing perioperative antibiotic administration and assess the potential impact of a clinical decision support (CDS) […]
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 MoreAuthors: Hong Wang, M.D.; Rui Dong, M.D. Anesthesiology November 2024. To the Editor: After reading Dr. Olga L. Quintero’s article, “A Lesson in Loss: A Novice Anesthesiologist’s Journey,” I was deeply moved by the profound challenges she encountered early in her career. For any newly graduated anesthesiologist, such an experience is an emotional and psychological blow. First […]
Read MoreContinuation vs discontinuation of renin-angiotensin system inhibitors before major noncardiac surgery: The Stop-or-Not randomized clinical trial. JAMA 2024; 332:970–8. PMID: 39212270. Author: Martin J. London, M.D. Image: Adobe Stock. Anesthesiology December 2024, Vol. 141, A13–A15. The impact of preoperative administration of renin-angiotensin system inhibitors (RASIs; angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers) on intra- and postoperative […]
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