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ASA Monitor May 2023, Vol. 87, 13. Case presentation A 50-60-year-old ASA 3 male, with a BMI of 41.3, past medical history significant for coronary artery disease (CAD), post-right coronary artery (RCA) stent placement, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treated with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), hypertension treated with metoprolol, and hyperlipidemia, was “cleared” by a cardiologist […]
Read MoreASA Monitor May 2023, Vol. 87, 12. A 12-year-old underwent an ex-lap for an acute abdomen and was subsequently admitted to the floor. The nurse noted irregularities in the patient’s vital signs and sent a message to the resident caring for the patient. The resident did not seem concerned and said he or she would come […]
Read MoreASA Monitor May 2023, Vol. 87, 10. Your next patient is a 65-year-old man with hypertension undergoing a laparoscopic ventral hernia repair. You warm him in the preoperative area and actively maintain his core temperature at 37°C intraoperatively. According to a recent study, compared to a similar patient who receives routine thermal management with a core […]
Read MoreAuthor: David P. Martin, MD, PhD, FASA ASA Monitor May 2023, Vol. 87, 9. Anesthesiologists who work in large groups look to their leadership for making choices that are relevant and economical in meeting their educational needs – for licensure, maintenance of certification, and to keep up with the latest knowledge relevant to both the specialty […]
Read MoreAuthor: 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. […]
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