November, 2022

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Do Journal Club Better (Tips for Dissecting a Clinical Research Article)

Ed Mariano

Journal club is a common teaching format used within academic programs to review recently published literature or other key articles selected within a specific domain. Journal clubs tend to be fairly informal and are amenable to small group in-person sessions, or they can be conducted virtually. An innovative hybrid format combining the traditional in-person departmental discussion with input from participants on social media has also been described.

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Sacrifice & Service – Daniel Carton, Retired US Army Special Forces Warrant Officer

The Scrub Life

Listen to the new episode HERE Daniel Carlton Retired US Army Special Forces Warrant Officer currently serving as the Director Of Operations for Apiary Medical Inc., a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Daniel Carlton, speaks with Chris Blevins about his journey through the active duty military, recovering from grave injuries, and how he took the lessons learned to serve our medical community.

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MOCK ORAL BOARD EXAMS

The Anesthesia Consultant

The Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine at Stanford has administered Mock Oral Board Exams to its residents twice yearly since the 1980s. The Mock Oral is designed to mimic the conditions of the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) Standardized Oral Exam ( SOE ) , which candidates must pass to become board-certified. The reference article The American Board of Anesthesiology’s Standardized Oral Examination for Initial Board Certification provides an extensive summa

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New Endocart® Accessories

Total Scope

We’re excited to share that our custom Endocarts ® now come with even more accessory options. In the past few weeks we have added these accessories: Why Choose Total Scope for Your Endoscope Cart? Total Scope, Inc. provides the same attention to detail in the manufacturing of carts that we give to our repairs. Each endoscopy cart goes through a 27-point inspection to ensure the highest quality.

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what are the instruments used in spinal and craniotomy surgery?

Jalal Surgical

Overview: Craniotomy surgery involves the removal of a bone opening in the skull. A section of the head is called a bone flap to access the brain beneath. Depending on the issue, a craniotomy can be performed in a small or large area. It can treat Brian’s tumor, blood clots, aneurysms and AVMs, Foreign objects (bullets), swelling, or infection.

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Preventing oesophageal intubation

The Anesthesia Blog

This new guideline is without doubt one of the most important papers from 2022 and essential reading for all. Oesophageal intubation during attempted tracheal intubation could happen to any one of us, yet traditional teachings and practice might lead to misdiagnosis. The case of Glenda Logsdail demonstrates the very real consequences when things go wrong.

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Surgery & Seniors

Goldfinch Health

Surgery & Seniors: How to avoid the costliest complications in surgery patients over age 65 Nearly everyone has had the unfortunate experience of watching a loved one who is over the age of 65 undergo a surgery—and then never return to the person you once knew. Something has been lost. The toll is significant, both on the individual patients and their families.

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AUDIT TRAILS = THE BIG BROTHER OF MEDICAL CARE  

The Anesthesia Consultant

The Audit Trail in the Electronic Medical Record A spy lurks within every Electronic Medical Record (EMR), and most doctors have no idea that sentry exists. Every time a healthcare provider clicks his or her mouse on an EMR, that click is recorded by the Orwellian Big Brother of Medical Care, the audit trail. An audit trail can be defined as a “record that shows who has accessed a computer system, when it was accessed, and what operations were performed.

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What Surgeries are Performed in a Hybrid Operating Room?

USMD Health System

Many types of procedures can be performed in a hybrid operating room, including minimally invasive treatment. Discover your options for surgery today.

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ADLINK MLB-3002 is proving popular with OEMs – see it at MEDICA 2022

ADLINK Technology

Small Footprint + Big Performance The recently launched ADLINK MLB-3002 medical PC is quickly making its mark in the healthcare industry.

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Meet Ufuoma Abire - Software Engineer

CaseCTRL

CaseCTRL welcomes Ufuoma Abire to the team as a Software Engineer!

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First four rural hospitals launch program aimed at reducing opioid use

Goldfinch Health

First four rural hospitals launch program aimed at reducing opioid use The Billion Pill Pledge program, backed by Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller, is designed to support patients through surgery and recovery November 3, 2022 – Decatur County Hospital in Leon, Regional Medical Center in Manchester, Cherokee Regional Medical Center, and Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars are the first four hospitals to announce participation in the Billion Pill Pledge program, supported by the Iowa Attorney Gener

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December 2022 Editor-in-Chief Podcast

Anesthesiology Journal

Creator: Evan D. Kharasch, M.D., Ph.D. December 2022, Volume 137, Issue 6 Overview of December issue original studies.

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Who Are the Main Operating Room Ceiling System Suppliers?

MEDITEK

Here at Meditek, we pride ourselves on being an innovative, forward-thinking company. Our surgical equipment experts are knowledgeable about the needs of ORs and can help create a harmonious flow in the operating room. The operating room ceiling system is one of the most important (and expensive) pieces of real estate in your facility. We also know that understanding the main differences between each operating room ceiling system option on the market today can be complicated.

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Featured Author Podcast: Risk Assessment from Medical Claims History

Anesthesiology Journal

Moderator: James Rathmell, M.D. Participants: Daniel Sessler, M.D. Articles Discussed: Risk Stratification Index 3.

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Featured Author Podcast: Algorithm for ETT-Carina Distance Measurement

Anesthesiology Journal

Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D. Participants: Min-Hsin Huang, M.D., M.S. and James Blum, M.D.