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Uncategorized Published - 2 February, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Patient Population Diversity: Culturally Competent Care and the Importance of Adjusting Practice to Promote Inclusivity

Authors: Dennis M. O’Brien, DNP, MS, CRNA; Omonele O. Nwokolo, MD, FASA ASA Monitor February 2023, Vol. 87, 18–19. Positive patient outcomes are dependent on the provision of culturally competent care. Providers must consider the diverse beliefs, attitudes, values, and behaviors governing personal health care choices. This article offers an inquiry into challenges to consider with our […]

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Uncategorized Published - 2 February, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Chasm to Bridge: Pathway to Diversity

Autohr: Christopher Fadumiye, MD ASA Monitor February 2023, Vol. 87, 26. I have often wondered how my life would be different if I had gone down another path professionally. A path that included possibly not going to college and most likely staying home managing my father’s restaurant. A place where people from all walks of life […]

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Uncategorized Published - 1 February, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
2023 Payment Changes for Anesthesia and Pain Services

Author: Helen Olkaba, MS ASA Monitor February 2023, Vol. 87, e4. While there will be no changes in how you report your anesthesia services; there are some changes to the pain codes in 2023. Somatic Nerve Injection CPT codes 64415, 64416, 64417, 64445, 64446, 64447, and 64448 describe only injection of an anesthetic agent in the […]

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Uncategorized Published - 1 February, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Closing the Gender Gaps: An Interview with Joanne M. Conroy, MD

Authors: Ellen R. Basile, DO; Heather Byrd, MD; Rachel Figaro, DO, MS ASA Monitor February 2023, Vol. 87, 25. “As I have evolved my leadership, I realized what we were lacking were women leaders. The next phase of my legacy is to increase the number of women leaders in health care.” – Joanne Conroy, MD Women lead only […]

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Uncategorized Published - 1 February, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
ACE Question

ASA Monitor February 2023, Vol. 87, 10. Carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration is MOST likely to be highest at which of the following locations within a properly functioning anesthesia circle system? □ (A) Reservoir bag □ (B) Unidirectional inspiratory valve □ (C) Fresh gas outlet The modern anesthesia circle system is designed to maximize the efficiency of volatile anesthetic agents […]

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