Medical education continues to develop year after year, and anesthesiology continues to do so as well. In the conventional pathway of training to become a physician, future anesthesiologists are required to pass two years of a traditional pre-clinical academic program,…
Operations Management for clinics, hospitals, and surgical services represents multiple challenges with regards to managing patient flow and delivering services in a punctual, cost-sensitive manner. One important challenge that has gained interest in the press concerns the practice of double-booking…
In 2017, the Department of Health and Human Services made a statement that the opioid crisis represented a nationwide public health emergency1. The recent recognition of widespread overuse of opioids from physicians and policy-makers alike supports this declaration. Opioid monotherapy…
Introduction of steroids into the epidural space are utilized for the treatment of pain from a variety of causes. Steroids have glucocorticoid properties which downregulate processes associated with inflammation of the nerve root from compression or irritation. They also treat…
Anemia is an independent risk factor associated with significant morbidity and mortality. As such, managing and treating a patient’s anemia is critical to reducing the associated risks of bleeding and transfusions.1 Patient blood management is a multidisciplinary approach to managing…
The aging body is predisposed to developing pain. Osteoarthritis of the neck and lower back, chronic joint pain, and musculoskeletal pain are some of the most common complaints among the elderly. However, the complex links between chronic pain, opioid use,…
Atrial fibrillation (A Fib) is the most common sustained arrhythmia among adults. A Fib is characterized by disorganized cardiac conduction within the atria, resulting in an irregularly irregular heart rhythm. The hallmark electrocardiographic (EKG) finding associated with A Fib is…
Residency is an essential milestone among the multiple stages of a medical education. After attending medical school, participating in required clinical rotations and sub-internships, and completing a post-graduation internship year, qualified medical students go on to become junior residents. The…
Anesthesiologists are fundamental to the surgical care team. The role of an anesthesiologist extends beyond simply administering medication to patients; anesthesiologists must also have experience in pre-operative planning, pain management, and patient subgroup analyses in order to ensure effective and…
Anesthesia providers are in a position to serve at the forefront of the evolution of patient care. The primary professional duty of an anesthesiologist is to ensure that every patient experiences a safe, accurate procedure with a palatable post-operative recovery…