January, 2023

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The Biggest CRNA School Myth Debunked

The CRNA Chase

Hey, hey, future CRNAs! As you guys likely know your chances of getting accepted into a CRNA school are slim when you look at the thousands of applications every year. So you need a plan, the right mindset, and the methods to do it. And while I’m not able to give you all this information in 1 live as I do in my 1:1 sessions or group. I can give you the 30,000 ft view.

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Happy CRNA Week 2023 and the Importance of Previous Anesthetic Records

Nurse Jess

Every year in January, we celebrate CRNA week. Most people don’t even know we exist, what we do, or what we are capable of. Let me illustrate a story of how we make a difference everyday and the importance of the previous anesthetic record. Last week, I encounter a patient that I’ve taken care of twice before (how likely is it amongst 30 CRNAs at the hospital that I get to take care of him 3 times in a row?).

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Looking Ahead & Goal Setting in 2023

SurgicalPerformance

The beginning of a new year can also be the symbolic start of new beginnings in other areas. As surgeons we are heavily invested in our professional development. So, why not identify a new year resolution that is related to improving outcomes for our patients? Sometimes, it’s great to reflect on last year’s achievements. How many procedures you have done.

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Chasing Chickens & New OR Nurses

The Circulating Life

I haven’t written much here lately, have I? I’m spending more of my time writing on the First Case blog , but sometimes it’s nice to come back here and write what I’m thinking! And today, we’re chasing chickens… so join me! My thoughts today are rather disjointed, somewhat like the 19 energetic chicks that are zooming around the brooder box that’s currently in my dining room with me.

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THE NEW 2023 ASA GUIDELINES FOR QUANTITATIVE NEUROMUSCULAR MONITORING. NOW WHAT?

The Anesthesia Consultant

The 2023 American Society of Anesthesiologists Practice Guidelines for Monitoring and Antagonism of Neuromuscular Blockade were published last month.The paper is backed by strong science, and references an exhaustive list of no less than 277 previous publications on the topic, including this review. The paper concludes that quantitative neuromuscular (NM) monitoring is the most accurate and clinically useful technology for detecting residual neuromuscular block.

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Total Scope Celebrates 30 Years in Business

Total Scope

Total Scope has come a long way since we started in 1992, and we are excited that we hit the 30-year mark! Total Scope was founded to provide quick turnaround times for endoscope and surgical camera repairs while maintaining a strong commitment to quality. We can proudly say we have continued to uphold our original values that began when our woman-owned company first began.

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How to Get Into CRNA School In 5 Easy Steps

The CRNA Chase

So Kiki, how do I get into CRNA school when there are so many applicants and there are not a lot of seats? Well, you know what, that is the same thing I was asking myself many years ago. How am I gonna get into CRNA school? And eventually, I figured it out as a result. This here is the five-step Get Accepted Now system that I use and so many other ICU nurses have used, and not only used but got accepted on the first try.

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2022 Reflection & SurgicalPerformance Insights

SurgicalPerformance

The start of a year is always a good opportunity to reflect and look back on past achievements and outcomes. In SurgicalPerformance we want to take the opportunity to thank our subscribers for their loyal support. To provide some feedback, we wanted to share some numbers with you all.

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What Conditions Reveal the Need for Pelvic Floor Therapy?

USMD Health System

Weak pelvic floor muscles cause health issues like urinary incontinence. Learn about pelvic floor therapy and how it can improve your quality of life.

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DAMAR HAMLIN AND THE DOCTORS ON AN NFL SIDELINE

The Anesthesia Consultant

On January 3rd 2023, 24-year-old Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest when he collapsed after experiencing a helmet-to-his-sternum tackle against the Cincinnati Bengals. Hamlin received CPR (CardioPulmonary Resuscitation) on the field, and his heartbeat was restored before he was taken to a Cincinnati hospital. Was there an anesthesiologist involved in Damar Hamlin’s resuscitation?

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Leadership Series | Challenges Facing Orthopaedic Surgical Practices, Part 1 - Disjointed Patient Communications - Featuring Daryl Osbahr, M.D. and Joseph Abboud, M.D.

CaseCTRL

This blog is the first part of our series of interviews with leaders in orthopaedic surgery management.

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Reasons Why You Should Leave Bedside Nursing (For ICU Nurses)

The CRNA Chase

If you’re burned out, you’re overwhelmed, or possibly on the verge of leaving the nursing profession altogether. We know that the landscape of healthcare and nursing has changed in the past year or two. But it’s changed since I first started in healthcare in the early 2000s. So, I just want you to know it’s OK if you’re feeling like that.

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February 2023 Editor-in-Chief Podcast

Anesthesiology Journal

Creator: Evan D. Kharasch, M.D., Ph.D. February 2023, Volume 138, Issue 2 Overview of February issue original studies.

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ANESTHESIA PODCASTS

The Anesthesia Consultant

Dr. Jed Wolpaw, the host of ACCRAC An anesthesia education success story: I was administering a mock oral board exam to a Stanford first-year anesthesia resident in November 2022, and the young man aced the test. He exceeded the knowledge base and judgement of his peers by a significant margin. After the exam, my co-examiner and I asked him how much medical training he’d had to date.

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Featured Author Podcast: Association of Age, Sex, and Acute Kidney Injury

Anesthesiology Journal

Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D. Participants: Jamie Privratsky, M.D., Ph.D.

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Featured Author Podcast: Analgesic Prescriptions Filled Post-operatively

Anesthesiology Journal

Moderator: James Rathmell, M.D. Participants: Naheed Kabirudeen Jivraj, M.B.B.S., M.Sc.