Author: Young May Cha, MD International Anesthesia Research Society On May 18, Marc Dickstein, MD, professor of anesthesiology at Columbia University Medical Center, moderated an educational and interactive symposium on “Advanced Hemodynamics of Cardiogenic Shock, Pharmacologic and Mechanical Circulatory Support” at the 2024 Annual Meeting, presented by IARS and SOCCA. Using an example patient in postcardiotomy […]
Read MoreAuthors: Elie Sarraf, M.D., C.M. et al Anesthesiology May 2024. To the Editor: We continue to read with great interest the description of the drug titration paradox by Minto et al. They are, in essence, describing a classical control theory problem on how to tune a control system, with an anesthesiologist being at the center of a […]
Read MoreAuthors: 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 […]
Read MoreAuthor: 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 […]
Read MoreAuthors: 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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