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My First Report as CSA President

Ed Mariano

At the first in-person House of Delegates (HOD) session since 2019, I became President of the California Society of Anesthesiologists (CSA) , the first Filipino-American to do so. In this role, I was able to cast my vote for Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld and witness him become the first anesthesiologist President-Elect of the AMA !

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My Last Update as CSA President

Ed Mariano

We also had the President of the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists, Dr. Jason Lok, and Dr. John Fiadjoe, Executive Vice Chair of Anesthesia at Boston Children’s Hospital and Director of the American Board of Anesthesiology, joining us at the conference. Attendees for the annual meeting even stayed until the end on Sunday!

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Anesthesia – Top 5 Questions Asked By Patients

Salem Anesthesia

Safety is a top priority in anesthesia practice. Anesthesiologists, specialized physicians, are responsible for evaluating patients’ health before administering anesthesia and monitoring them closely during procedures to ensure their safety. Is anesthesia safe? What are the side effects and risks of anesthesia?

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Restless Leg Syndrome and Considerations for Anesthesia

Nashville Anesthesia Professionals

For patients with restless leg syndrome undergoing anesthesia, the involuntary leg movements and discomfort can pose challenges for anesthesiologists, requiring specialized techniques and considerations to ensure safe and effective anesthesia administration. References Gossard TR, Trotti LM, Videnovic A, St Louis EK.

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Learning From the Anesthesia Incident Reporting System

Nashville Anesthesia Professionals

To mitigate these risks and enhance patient safety, the Anesthesia Incident Reporting System (AIRS) was created to support the collection, analysis, and dissemination of information about anesthesia-related incidents, facilitating continuous learning and improvement in the field. Available at: [link] (Accessed: 20th June 2024) 3. Saad, R. &

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ANESTHESIOLOGISTS: BEFORE YOU ADVANCE THAT NEEDLE. A CAUTIONARY TALE

The Anesthesia Consultant

He believes his neurosurgical procedure and his weak right leg have something to do with his anesthesiologist. How can an anesthesiologist make such an error? A well-informed anesthesiologist, properly aware of the anticoagulation medication, chooses to time his blood patch per the accepted guidelines for enoxaparin.

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3 Tips for Improving Your Pre-Anesthesia Testing Processes

Sullivan Healthcare Consulting

Failing to collect, communicate, and distribute pre-surgical information impacts each team involved with a surgery, from surgeons and anesthesiologists to clinical support staff and administrators. Start and End With Communication Communication is far and away the most crucial element in successful pre-anesthesia testing processes.