Author: Richard Novak, MD THE ANESTHESIA CONSULTANT I’ve seen the future of difficult intubation management, and I’ve held that future in my hands. The Spiro Robotics device—a combination video laryngoscope and fiberoptic endoscope in one unit—is a marked advance in anesthesiology, as well as a harbinger of how Artificial Intelligence can one day make difficult […]
Read MoreAuthors: Eileen Kodack, DO et al ASA Monitor October 2024, Vol. 88, 13–14. “It takes courage to be kind.” –Maya Angelou Medicine is a noble field in which physicians selflessly and tirelessly dedicate their lives to patient care. In today’s health care landscape, however, there are increasing reports of workplace harassment and violence as well as […]
Read MoreAuthor: Raghuraman M. Sethuraman, M.D. Anesthesiology November 2024, Vol. 141, 1025. To the Editor: I read the research article on the assessment of gastric volume in fasting patients with or without diabetes and the accompanying editorial with profound interest. I congratulate Perlas et al. for this path-breaking study and greatly value the editorial providing further insights on this […]
Read MoreWe are seeking a dedicated anesthesia care team to join our new anesthesia care team contract at Riverview Regional Medical Center. Gadsden is a town of over 100,000 people that is located 1 hour from Birmingham AL and 2 hours from Atlanta GA. Position Highlights: Anesthesiologist call is 1:3 Competitive salary of $500,000 plus benefits. […]
Read MoreWe are seeking a dedicated anesthesiologist to join our all-anesthesiologist group. Our team will consist of 4 full-time providers and 1 for vacation relief, managing 3 operating rooms. Position Highlights: Zero call for 3 weeks, followed by 1 week of call without daytime work only call after 7 PM therefore you may not work the […]
Read MoreAuthors: Ling Xiong, M.D. et al Anesthesiology October 2024. doi: Background The incidence of central venous catheter-related thrombosis and the long-term effects of thrombosis on catheterized veins in neonates is unknown. We therefore determined the incidence of central venous thrombosis, identified associated risk factors, and evaluated outcomes at 6 months. Methods We enrolled neonates aged […]
Read MoreAuthors: Yuki Kuruma, MD et al Anesthesia Safety Patient Foundation Volume 39, No. 3 Figure 1: Interactive MED Simulation created for TEI 3. You are taking care of a 64-year-old male undergoing an above-the-knee amputation under general anesthesia. Despite a stable intraoperative course, his heart rhythm suddenly changes to atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular […]
Read MoreAuthor: Dr Nikesh Seth Feedspot For individuals living with chronic pain, finding effective, low-impact ways to manage symptoms is crucial. Aquatic therapy, a type of physical therapy performed in water, has become increasingly popular as a gentle and effective approach to pain management. This therapy utilizes the natural properties of water to create a safe […]
Read MoreAuthors: Michael G. Fitzsimons, MD et al ASA Monitor October 2024, Vol. 88, 1–6. Death by suicide has been a widespread occurrence in antiquity across cultures. Physicians are not spared from this tragic end, with the first reported opinion in 1858 (A Manual of Psychological Medicine. 1858). This unfortunate problem has been studied for over 150 […]
Read MoreAuthors: Yasuko Mano, MD, MPH; Nima Saboori, MD; Janak Chandrasoma, MD; Justyne Decker, MD Anesthesia Safety Patient Foundation Volume 39, No. 3 Communication failures in the clinical setting lead to poor outcomes in patient care.1,2 In particular, patients with low English proficiency (LEP) have been shown to experience less patient-centered care, utilize health care less frequently, […]
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