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Uncategorized Published - 7 June, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Podcasting in Anesthesiology

Authors: Sophia Wu, BA; Jed Wolpaw, MD, MEd ASA Monitor June 2024, Vol. 88, 23–24. Podcasts, the digital audio phenomenon, have become a popular and versatile educational tool across diverse fields, including anesthesiology. First appearing in the 1980s and termed “audio blogs,” podcasting began to gain traction around 2004 (Balkan Med J 2022;39:334–9). Since then, its widespread demand, […]

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Uncategorized Published - 7 June, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Navigating the Digital Frontier: Transforming Graduate Medical Education

Authors: Benton Nanners, MD et al  ASA Monitor June 2024, Vol. 88, 21–22. The world is undergoing an unprecedented surge in technological advancements, revolutionizing nearly every aspect of our daily lives. From artificial intelligence to new smartphones, the digital era has ushered in a wealth of resources at our fingertips. Medical education is no exception to […]

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Uncategorized Published - 7 June, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Clocking In: How Circadian Rhythms Shape Critical Care and Perioperative Outcomes

Author: Christian S. Guay, MD International Anesthesia Research Society Three distinguished speakers delved into the intricate relationship between circadian disruptions and various health outcomes during the session, “Circadian Rhythm Disruptions in Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine: Timely Considerations and Implications for Patient Care,” on Friday, May 17 at the 2024 Annual Meeting, presented by IARS […]

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Uncategorized Published - 7 June, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Optimizing the Learning Environment to Improve the Experience of Underrepresented Trainees

Authors: Paul Otto, MD et al ASA Monitor June 2024, Vol. 88, 25–26. Increasing institutional capacity for diversity in medicine has gained considerable attention in recent years. This has led to new opportunities for learning and overcoming challenges not only in the care of patients but in the education of our learners. In an article […]

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Uncategorized Published - 6 June, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Cardiogenic Shock: One Organ but Many Options for Mechanical Circulatory Support

Author: Young May Cha, MD International Anesthesia Research Society On May 18, Marc Dickstein, MD, professor of anesthesiology at Columbia University Medical Center, moderated an educational and interactive symposium on “Advanced Hemodynamics of Cardiogenic Shock, Pharmacologic and Mechanical Circulatory Support” at the 2024 Annual Meeting, presented by IARS and SOCCA. Using an example patient in postcardiotomy […]

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Uncategorized Published - 6 June, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Drug Titration Paradox: Comment

Authors: Elie Sarraf, M.D., C.M. et al  Anesthesiology May 2024. To the Editor: We continue to read with great interest the description of the drug titration paradox by Minto et al.  They are, in essence, describing a classical control theory problem on how to tune a control system, with an anesthesiologist being at the center of a […]

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Uncategorized Published - 6 June, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Cultivating Interest: Enhancing Medical Student Engagement in Anesthesiology

Authors: Naveen Vanga, MD; Ryan Rihani, MD ASA Monitor June 2024, Vol. 88, 27. In the evolving realm of medicine, anesthesiology remains a vital cornerstone, ensuring patient safety and comfort during and after surgical procedures. Despite this indispensable role, attracting medical students to pursue careers in anesthesiology is an ongoing challenge. Currently, medical school curricula are weighted […]

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Uncategorized Published - 6 June, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Smooth Transitions: Expert Committee Reveals How to Improve the Perioperative Handoff Process

Author: Jordan Francke, MD MPH International Anesthesia Reseach Society Approximately 80% of serious medical errors involve miscommunication during handoffs between medical providers for reasons including delayed and missed diagnoses, miscommunication between trainees of various levels, and omission of clinically important information, according to the Joint Commission Center for Transforming Healthcare. On Saturday, May 18, at the […]

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Uncategorized Published - 6 June, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Harnessing International Collaboration: A Pathway to Advancement in Neuroanesthesiology

Authors: Shobana Rajan, MD, FASA et al  ASA Monitor June 2024, Vol. 88, 20–22. Neuroanesthesiology is an essential component of perioperative neuroscience, playing a pivotal role in ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes during neurosurgical and neuroradiology procedures. With advancements in technology and surgical techniques, the present and projected increasing complexity of neurosurgical interventions, and the […]

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Uncategorized Published - 5 June, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Virtual Reality in Anesthesiology Education

Authors: Jayakar Guruswamy, MD, FASA et al  ASA Monitor June 2024, Vol. 88, 18–19. There have been several innovative approaches employed in anesthesiology education to improve the experiences of learners and teachers over time. Simulation-based mastery learning, flipped classroom offerings, spaced learning, and multimodal approaches to teaching and feedback have helped elevate education within our specialty […]

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