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Author: Grant Lynde, MD, MBA ASA Monitor May 2023, Vol. 87, 14. The phrase “quality improvement” may sound intimidating. For some, the words are heavy with data, statistics, and change. But at its core, quality improvement is about doing what you did today a little bit better tomorrow. Small steps can take you a long way. […]
Read MoreASA Monitor May 2023, Vol. 87, 9. The naturally occurring hormone erythropoietin is PRIMARILY produced by which of the following? □ (A) Kidneys □ (B) Adrenal glands □ (C) Bone marrow In addition to accounting for fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base homeostasis, the kidneys also provide neurohormonal activity such as erythropoietin (EPO) synthesis and vitamin D activation. EPO is a […]
Read MoreAuthors: Catherine Price, PhD, ABPP/CN; Daniel J. Cole, MD, FASA ASA Monitor May 2023, Vol. 87, 1–4. There is ample rationale for institutions and clinicians embracing the concept of perioperative brain health to incorporate years of formal education as a routine preoperative screening question. Although not perfect, years of formal education is a good surrogate measure of […]
Read MoreASA Monitor May 2023, Vol. 87, 16. Trends CAPTURE screening tool could improve COPD diagnoses Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of death in the United States, and over 15 million Americans are currently diagnosed with COPD, although experts say millions live with it undiagnosed. The COPD Assessment in Primary Care to Identify […]
Read MoreAuthor: David P. Martin, MD, PhD, FASA ASA Monitor May 2023, Vol. 87, 7–8. I look forward to meeting you in person at the ASA annual meeting in San Francisco this October. As part of the ongoing process to improve the meeting experience, ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2023 will feature some new initiatives designed to support and assist attendees. I’m […]
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