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Uncategorized Published - 17 September, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesia Incident Reporting System (AIRS) Case 2024-09: Morphine Mishap: Lessons Learned

Author: Karen C. Nanji, MD, MPH ASA Monitor September 2024, Vol. 88, 12. A patient was under the care of a resident and an attending anesthesiologist. The resident intended to draw up 0.2mL of 1mg/mL morphine from the Pyxis, but inadvertently removed a 10mg/mL morphine vial instead. The resident verbally confirmed “0.2 of morphine and 15 […]

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Uncategorized Published - 17 September, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Trends in Anesthesia

ASA Monitor September 2024, Vol. 88, 30. WHO prequalifies the first self-test for hepatitis C virus The World Health Organization (WHO) has prequalified the first hepatitis C virus (HCV) self-test which can provide a critical support in expanding access to testing and diagnosis, accelerating global efforts to eliminate hepatitis C. The product, called OraQuick HCV self-test, […]

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Uncategorized Published - 17 September, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
‘I Think I’m Going to Be Sick!’

Authors: Zachary Deutch, MD, FASA; Tong J. Gan, MD, MBA, MHS, FASA, FRCA ASA Monitor September 2024, Vol. 88, 1–9. Who among us has not heard these dreaded words, or something similar? We do our best to avoid the problem, but still we occasionally fail, hand over emesis basins, and watch unfortunate patients heave into them. Perioperative […]

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Uncategorized Published - 16 September, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Discover The Best Anesthesiologist Opportunity in New Mexico

We 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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Uncategorized Published - 16 September, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
The Only Constant Is Change: The Ever-Evolving Employer/Employee Relationship

Author: George Tewfik, MD, MBA, FASA ASA Monitor September 2024, Vol. 88, 17–18. Other than relationships with family and friends, the relationship to one’s employer may be one of the most important in a person’s life. When you spend 40, 50, 60, or more hours a week in the service of an employer, the relationship can […]

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