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Becoming An Anesthesiologist

Salem Anesthesia

Salem Anesthesia is fortunate to have the best Anesthesiologists on our team. Their education, training and expertise is impressive and very appreciated by our surgical centers, CRNA s and patients. Surgical care is a complex and dynamic effort. A vital member of this team is the anesthesiologist.

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A Day in the Life of a CRNA: Insights & Experiences

Salem Anesthesia

In this blog post, we’ll provide an insider’s perspective on a CRNA’s exciting and rewarding career by highlighting their daily responsibilities, how they overcome challenges, and their tremendous impact on patient care and the health field. To begin, it’s essential to understand the role of a CRNA.

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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A PHYSICIAN ANESTHESIOLOGIST AND A NURSE ANESTHETIST

The Anesthesia Consultant

What’s the difference between a physician anesthesiologist and a nurse anesthetist? There is no fork in the career path that makes a busy Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) automatically inferior to a medical doctor anesthesiologist in hands-on skills. It’s not my intention to demean or minimize the role of CRNAs.

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Evaluating the Anesthesia Staffing Model for Efficiency

Concordia Anesthesiology

All MD In this model, (most prevalent in one-or two-room surgery centers and less common in large ambulatory surgery centers), all anesthesia care is provided by medical doctors only, specifically physician anesthesiologists. Most important, improved efficiency results in improved patient care. Permalink

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MERITS OF PHYSICIAN ANESTHESIOLOGY

The Anesthesia Consultant

Today I read a thoughtful and well-written essay in Anesthesiology News titled, Anesthesiologists-The Utility Players of the Medical Field written by anesthesiologist David Stinson MD from my native state of Minnesota. To me, the appropriate headline should read, “Anesthesiologists—the Most Valuable Players of the Medical Team.”

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HOW THE INTERNET CHANGED ANESTHESIOLOGY FOREVER

The Anesthesia Consultant

Vigilance regarding a sleeping patient’s vital signs was always paramount, but the constant effort to be vigilant could be mind-numbing. Anesthesiologists could chat with the surgeons and/or nurses, make an occasional phone call, and at times read materials they brought with them into the operating room.

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13 MAJOR CHANGES IN ANESTHESIOLOGY IN THE LAST TEN YEARS

The Anesthesia Consultant

The goal is improved patient care with decreased costs. The cooperation between surgeons, anesthesiologists, and internal medicine specialists to develop the protocols has been outstanding, the standardized checklist care has been well accepted, and patients are benefiting. Grade = C-.