Author: Jordan Francke, MD MPH International Anesthesia Research Society The National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) reports have shown that maternal mortality rates in the United States have continued to increase in recent years, from 20.1/100,000 live births (LBs) in 2019, to 23.8/100,000 LB in 2020, and 32.9/100,000 LBs in 2021. A panel of experts on this topic […]
Read MoreAuthor: Christian S. Guay, MD International Anesthesia Research Society Writing an NIH grant application can be intimidating, especially for investigators who have not previously written grants or successfully acquired funding. Thankfully, there are tried and true methods that applicants can leverage to reduce uncertainty in the process and optimize their probability of success. In this […]
Read MoreAuthors: Fulin Wang, BS et al Anesthesiology May 2024. Background Due to the shortage of donor organs, an increasing number of transplant organs are harvested after circulatory arrest (donation after circulatory death, DCD). Using a translational porcine DCD model, we developed and evaluated a protocol based on cardioprotection by multi-drug postconditioning to optimize resuscitation of […]
Read MoreAuthors: Coridalia Wald, MD et al ASA Monitor June 2024, Vol. 88, 16–17. “If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” — Isaac Newton Academic mentorship is a beacon of guidance and support for countless aspiring professionals, yet it remains an elusive resource for many. Despite its importance, finding […]
Read MoreAuthors: Yu-Hang Cai, M.D. et al Anesthesiology May 2024. Background Preventing emergence delirium is a clinical goal for pediatric anesthesia, yet there is no consensus on its prevention. This study investigated the hypothesis that a continuous infusion or a single bolus of remimazolam can reduce the incidence of emergence delirium in children. Methods A hundred […]
Read MoreAuthor: Jordan Francke, MD, MPH International Anesthesia Research Society Every anesthesiologist has been trained in evaluating the airway to identify anatomy that might present a difficult intubation. On Saturday, May 18, at the session, cosponsored by SOCCA, “The Nuts and Bolts of Managing a ‘Physiologically Difficult Airway,’” Carlee Clark, MD, anesthesiologist-intensivist at Medical University of South […]
Read MoreAuthor: Young May Cha, MD International Anesthesia Research Society Artificial intelligence (AI) is upending major industries and health care is no exception. Anesthesiology as a field is inherently rich in technology, and anesthesiologists can potentially benefit from the aids provided by AI. In the session, “Generative AI and Medicine – Will This Change the Practice […]
Read MoreAuthor: Jordan Francke, MD, MPH International Anesthesia Research Society A sobering study that found 46.8% of all academic anesthesiologists had at least a moderate intention to leave their institution within two years, with high rates of burnout and low rates of professional fulfillment being cited as primary reasons in an article published in JAMA in December 2023. In a […]
Read MoreAuthors: Zhaosheng Jin, MBBS et al ASA Monitor June 2024, Vol. 88, 14–15. Mentorship is a cornerstone of graduate medical education. As highlighted previously by members of the ASA Committee on Young Physicians, effective mentorship serves to improve emotional health, productivity, and career satisfaction (ASA Monitor 2021;85:11-2). The traditional concept of mentorship is not without its limitations. […]
Read MoreAuthor: Young May Cha, MD International Anesthesia Research Society Preoperative fasting guidelines have not changed much since the introduction of the 2-hour rule for clear liquids. There is growing literature to support liberalizing clear liquid fasting times but there are other considerations, such as individual patient risk factors, surgery type, and use of SGLT inhibitors […]
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