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Authors: Konrad T. Ben, MD; Margaret S. Port, MA ASA Monitor August 2023, Vol. 87, 17–18. Sixteen years after the famous phrase “one more thing” was uttered by visionary Steve Jobs while introducing the iPhone, smartphones are nearly ubiquitous, both inside and outside of the hospital. A few years after the iPhone’s launch, a New York Times […]
Read MoreASA Monitor August 2023, Vol. 87, 9. Use of which of the following medications would MOST likely necessitate a delay in resumption of breastfeeding after surgery? □ (A) Fentanyl □ (B) Hydromorphone □ (C) Codeine Lactating patients have traditionally been advised to avoid breastfeeding for a period after surgery and anesthesia, and to discard breast milk in a process […]
Read MoreAuthors: Jennifer A. Rock-Klotz, MBA; Thomas R. Miller, PhD, MBA ASA Monitor August 2023, Vol. 87, 1–5. ASA’s Center for Anesthesia Workforce Studies (CAWS) reports trends in anesthesiology resident matches after the release of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Results and Data report published in May or June each year (asamonitor.pub/3X3WYwS). This report summarizes data on […]
Read MoreTrends Women twice as likely to be rehospitalized after heart attack compared to men Women 55 years and younger are nearly twice as likely to be rehospitalized within a year after a heart attack compared to men, most likely due to the risk factors they are more likely to experience such as bleeding, pneumonia, depression, […]
Read MoreAuthors: Anita Akbar Ali, MD; Thejovathi Edala, MD ASA Monitor August 2023, Vol. 87, 15–16. In the past several decades, the convenience of personal electronic devices (PEDs) has revolutionized our existence. With an increasing number of digital natives in the workforce, the utilization of PEDs has transformed our educational and work environments. Health care providers (HCPs) make […]
Read MoreAuthor: Richard Novak, MD The Anesthesia Consultant Street use of the anesthetic ketamine is on the rise. Kylie, a 28-year-old professional female, recently told me about her experience snorting recreational ketamine: “I was feeling anxious and I was feeling sad. My friend suggested I try snorting some ketamine crystals she had, and when I did . […]
Read MoreAuthor: Steven B. Edelstein, MD, FASA ASA Monitor August 2023, Vol. 87, 14. The use of personal electronic devices (PEDs) in the operative setting is a constant area of controversy. In this edition of the ASA Monitor, issues regarding the use or misuse of these devices will be discussed. But how did we get here? Prior to […]
Read MoreAuthor: Heidi SpletePractical Pain Management July 23 Volume 23 Issue 4 The complexity of cirrhosis symptoms and treatment side effects can hinder adequate pain management and quality of life. Gastroenterologist Jessica B. Rubin, MD, MPH, discusses current gaps and future pain care in this patient population. Adults with cirrhosis who reported pain, including widespread pain, […]
Read MoreAuthor: Avery Hurt Practical Pain Management July 2023 Study examines the complex interrelationships among pain, race, and suicidal behavior in older adults. According to the National Council on Aging, older adults make up only 12% of the US population, yet 18% of suicides,1 with chronic pain being a known risk factor for suicide and suicidal behaviors.2 Black […]
Read MoreAuthor: Claire Wallace Becker’s ASC Review Precision Anesthesia Billing has filed a notice of data breach with HHS after an incident affected the personal information of 209,200 individuals, according to an Aug. 7 article from law firm Console and Associates published on JDSupra. Breached information might include patient names, Social Security numbers, demographic information, protected health […]
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