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Uncategorized Published - 6 June, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Cultivating Interest: Enhancing Medical Student Engagement in Anesthesiology

Authors: Naveen Vanga, MD; Ryan Rihani, MD ASA Monitor June 2024, Vol. 88, 27. In the evolving realm of medicine, anesthesiology remains a vital cornerstone, ensuring patient safety and comfort during and after surgical procedures. Despite this indispensable role, attracting medical students to pursue careers in anesthesiology is an ongoing challenge. Currently, medical school curricula are weighted […]

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Uncategorized Published - 6 June, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Smooth Transitions: Expert Committee Reveals How to Improve the Perioperative Handoff Process

Author: Jordan Francke, MD MPH International Anesthesia Reseach Society Approximately 80% of serious medical errors involve miscommunication during handoffs between medical providers for reasons including delayed and missed diagnoses, miscommunication between trainees of various levels, and omission of clinically important information, according to the Joint Commission Center for Transforming Healthcare. On Saturday, May 18, at the […]

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Uncategorized Published - 6 June, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Harnessing International Collaboration: A Pathway to Advancement in Neuroanesthesiology

Authors: Shobana Rajan, MD, FASA et al  ASA Monitor June 2024, Vol. 88, 20–22. Neuroanesthesiology is an essential component of perioperative neuroscience, playing a pivotal role in ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes during neurosurgical and neuroradiology procedures. With advancements in technology and surgical techniques, the present and projected increasing complexity of neurosurgical interventions, and the […]

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Uncategorized Published - 5 June, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Virtual Reality in Anesthesiology Education

Authors: Jayakar Guruswamy, MD, FASA et al  ASA Monitor June 2024, Vol. 88, 18–19. There have been several innovative approaches employed in anesthesiology education to improve the experiences of learners and teachers over time. Simulation-based mastery learning, flipped classroom offerings, spaced learning, and multimodal approaches to teaching and feedback have helped elevate education within our specialty […]

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Uncategorized Published - 5 June, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Matters of the Heart: Improving the Care Delivered to Parturients with Cardiac Disease

Author: Jordan Francke, MD MPH International Anesthesia Research Society The National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) reports have shown that maternal mortality rates in the United States have continued to increase in recent years, from 20.1/100,000 live births (LBs) in 2019, to 23.8/100,000 LB in 2020, and 32.9/100,000 LBs in 2021. A panel of experts on this topic […]

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