Authors: Michelle L. Humeidan, MD, PhD; Daniel J. Cole, MD, FASA ASA Monitor November 2022, Vol. 86, 1–6. Life is most delightful when it is on the downward slope, but has not yet reached the abrupt decline. – Seneca We have all encountered geriatric patients amid or on the precipice of an “abrupt decline” in health. Our aim […]
Read MoreASA Monitor November 2022, Vol. 86, 14–15. Trends FDA authorizes emergency use of JYNNEOS to increase monkeypox vaccine supply The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) allowing health care providers to use the JYNNEOS vaccine by intradermal injection for individuals 18 years of age and older who are at high […]
Read MoreAuthors: Zachary Deutch, MD, FASA; David A. Zvara, MD, FASA ASA Monitor November 2022, Vol. 86, 33–34. Dr. Zvara discussing a case with Jennifer Tripi, CA-2. “UNC is home to over 60 core program residents and fellows in pain medicine, regional anesthesia, pediatric anesthesia, and research,” Dr. Zvara said. “Our residents are truly the heart of our […]
Read MoreAuthors: Katherine Grichnik, MD, MS, FASE et al ASA Monitor November 2022, Vol. 86, 24–25. The primary challenge facing anesthesiology practices nationwide is the shortage of anesthesia providers. While efforts to address provider supply are necessary, maximizing the capacity of our current teams to provide care is essential. This requires systems and processes that optimize the […]
Read MoreAuthors: Basem B. Abdelmalak, MD, FASA, SAMBA-F et al ASA Monitor November 2022, Vol. 86, 26–27. Driven by advances in minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, the demand for anesthesia and procedural sedation outside the OR has expanded more rapidly than ever. This has placed tremendous strain on anesthesiology departments, both to fulfill anesthesia service needs […]
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