AUTHORS: Basile, Ellen R. DO et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 136(1):p 6-12, January 2023. BACKGROUND: The representation of women among leaders in the field of anesthesia continues to trail that of their male counterparts. This qualitative study was conducted to understand the pathway of leadership acquisition among women in the field of anesthesiology. METHODS: Using constructivist […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Kendall J. Burdick, MD et al Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Newsletter Volume 38, No. 2 June 2023 INTRODUCTION Ensuring patient safety during surgical procedures remains at the forefront of quality improvement initiatives, as supported by APSF. In addition to administering and monitoring anesthesia, clinicians manage patient vital signs and overall well-being throughout the surgery, […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Hastie, Maya Jalbout MD, EdD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia May 24, 2023. BACKGROUND: Women’s underrepresentation in positions of leadership in medicine has been attributed to environmental, structural, motivational, and situational factors. The purpose of this study was to design and validate a survey instrument based on these constructs, using a sample of men […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Ambardekar, Aditee P. MD, MSEd et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 136(3):p 437-445, March 2023. BACKGROUND: Pediatric anesthesiology fellowship education has necessarily evolved since Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accreditation in 1997. Advancements in perioperative and surgical practices, emerging roles in leadership, increasing mandates by accreditation and certification bodies, and progression toward competency-based education—among […]
Read MoreAuthor: Avery Hurt Practical Pain Management June 2023 Vol 23 Issue 3 One of the great frustrations of treating low back pain is the limited efficacy of most interventions. While most people recover completely, as many as 20% to 30% of those with low back pain go on to develop chronic pain that is stubbornly […]
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