DFW Anesthesia Professionals

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Inhaled anesthetics are a class of drugs used in surgery to induce and maintain general anesthesia. They work by causing reversible loss of consciousness and insensitivity to pain. These agents are diverse, each with unique properties, advantages, and disadvantages, making them suitable for different types of surgeries and patient populations. The earliest inhaled anesthetics included substances like diethyl ether and nitrous oxide, introduced in the 19th century.

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Pima Medical Institute

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Leslie Berg is a four-time graduate of Pima Medical Institute. Her path is not a common one. She started by earning her Phlebotomy certificate and then completed her Respiratory Therapy associate degree. Through trials, tribulations and personal tragedy, she continued to earn her Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration, and finally her Nursing associate degree.

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Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons

DECEMBER 15, 2023

CTVS is proud to announce that Dr. Stephen J. Dewan has been honored as this year’s Travis County Medical Society Physician of the Year for 2023. The Travis County Medical Society (TCMS) is a professional society of more than 4,000 physician members in and around Austin who are dedicated to causes affecting the local medical community. Dr.

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Surgimate

DECEMBER 15, 2023

If you’ve ever wondered about the secret sauce that keeps surgical procedures running seamlessly, you’re in the right place. Preference cards are personalized checklists that turn surgical teams into efficient machines. Let’s take a look at how our example doctors, Dr. Hay, the experienced surgeon, and Dr. JD, the practice’s newest addition, use preference cards.

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NSAA

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The 2023 Session of the General Assembly passed Senate Bill 1147 and House Bill 1426 which authorize the Board of Medicine to require its licensees to complete up to 2 hours of Continuing Education (CE) training on a specific topic for license renewal. The law requires that the first such required training be on the subject of Human Trafficking. At its October 19, 2023 meeting, the full Board of Medicine thoroughly discussed this new law and voted to require 1 hour of CE in Human Trafficking for

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Neurosurgery

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Stepping into the inaugural American Society of Black Neurosurgeons (ASBN) dinner in 2022, surrounded by almost 30 Black neurosurgeons, residents and medical students, was an indescribable experience. In that room, I encountered past program neurosurgery department chairs and senior attendings, who welcomed me into the fold with open arms. The presence of such accomplished individuals who shared my background and experiences left an indelible impact on me.

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