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Authors: Keya A. Locke, MD, MBA et al ASA Monitor July 2023, Vol. 87, 14–15. “The operating room should be at the disposal of the surgeons 24/7, no questions asked.” “Every day at 3 p.m. it’s like rats scurrying off the deck of the Titanic, and we can’t get any work done.” “1:30 p.m. is the […]
Read MoreAuthors: Jennifer J. Yuan, MD, MBA et al ASA Monitor July 2023, Vol. 87, 21. Traditionally, a doctor’s role has been as a patient’s advocate, with a focus on medical care and clinical decision-making. To be an effective clinician, some believe that a physician should be separated from conflicting financial interests, and administrative management should be […]
Read MoreASA Monitor November 2023, Vol. 87, 36. Media highlights updated ASA, APSF recommendations for elective surgery after COVID-19 In June, Becker’s and OR Manager reported on guidance from ASA and the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) on the timing of elective surgery and anesthesia after COVID-19 infection. In July, an Outpatient Surgery Magazine article featured ASA […]
Read MoreAuthor: Pamela Schumacher, MSC, CCMP ASA Monitor November 2023, Vol. 87, 31. In 2023, more refugees and asylees arrived in the United States in the first nine months than any year since 2017 (asamonitor.pub/48hDgD8). Along with those fleeing war, crime, and persecution came numerous health needs and problems, including issues with providing dental anesthesia to refugee […]
Read MoreASA Monitor November 2023, Vol. 87, 36. Specialty’s expertise in treating chronic pain patients featured in the news In June, OR Manager interviewed David Dickerson, MD, chair of ASA’s Committee on Pain Medicine, about median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS), a condition that causes chronic abdominal pain, typically after eating. “Many patients with MALS are not aware […]
Read MoreAuthor: Belinda Weber MedicalNewsToday There are numerous possible causes of lower back pain. In some cases, it may be due to a serious condition such as degenerative disk disease or cancer. Doctors can diagnose the cause of lower back pain and recommend treatments on the basis of the condition. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Kimlinger, Melissa J. BS et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 137(5):p 996-1006, November 2023. BACKGROUND: Renal ischemia and reperfusion (IR) contribute to perioperative acute kidney injury, and oxygen is a key regulator of this process. We hypothesized that oxygen administration during surgery and renal IR would impact postoperative kidney function and injury in mice. METHODS: Mice […]
Read MoreASA Monitor November 2023, Vol. 87, 15–17. Case presentation A 63-year-old male, a left-handed woodworking craftsman with diabetes and a BMI of 37, presented for an outpatient surgery arthroscopic repair of a left shoulder labral tear sustained after a fall that did not respond to conservative treatment. The patient and his daughter stated that he was […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Surma, Victoria J. MD, MS et al Anesthesia & Analgesia 137(5):p 987-995, November 2023. BACKGROUND: Red blood cell (RBC) transfusions are used frequently in pediatric patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) after cardiac surgery. To improve data-driven transfusion decision-making in the ICU, we conducted a retrospective analysis to assess the effect of RBC […]
Read MoreAuthors: Steven Gayer, MD, MBA, FASA et al ASA Monitor November 2023, Vol. 87, 29. The warning signs are present. In 2023, some medical specialties are reporting the most severe drug shortages in recent memory (asamonitor.pub/3LkTVMd). These trends have sparked fervent discussions among lawmakers, regulators, and the health care community on how best to mitigate drug […]
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