May, 2023

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My Last Update as CSA President

Ed Mariano

It is hard to believe, but this is my last report as CSA President! We recently held our CSA annual meeting in San Diego which was organized by annual meeting Chair Dr. Christina Menor. This meeting had a theme of “CSA Connect” and was designed to promote more interactive discussion within committees, opportunities to network and catch up with friends and colleagues, meet new people, and enjoy some time to relax.

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Types of Plaster

Surgical Techie

Plaster is a commonly used material in the field of medicine, particularly in orthopedic surgery, where it is used to immobilize and support broken bones during the healing process. There are several types of plaster that are used for different applications in medicine. Here are some of the most common types of plaster: Plaster of […] The post Types of Plaster appeared first on Surgicaltechie.com.

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Hospitals Need Better Surgical Workflows

LiveData

In today's rapidly shifting healthcare environment, hospitals need to embrace new, optimized scheduling workflows that help surgeons use their block time more efficiently and uncover hidden opportunities not visible to their schedulers. Based on real-time access to the hospital’s surgical scheduling system, these improved workflows carry huge benefits for hospitals, surgeons, nurses, schedulers, and patients.

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Debunking Six Myths About Group Purchasing Organizations

CNECT

There are many misconceptions about group purchasing organizations (GPOs). Often, it’s these myths and assumptions that prevent organizations from experiencing the many benefits of joining a GPO. Let’s disprove those myths, debunk those misconceptions, and reveal the truth about GPOs. Myth #1 — Only Healthcare Organizations Can Join a GPO Truth: Any business or organization can join a GPO.

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How Implementing the 3-Business Day Rule Improves Your Elective Surgery Process

Surgical Directions

PROBLEM Last-minute elective patient preparation adversely affects patient satisfaction, quality, efficiency, and productivity of procedural services, and results in significant revenue loss.

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MY ANESTHESIOLOGIST ADMINISTERED FENTANYL TO ME. IS THAT OK?

The Anesthesia Consultant

America is in the midst of a fentanyl crisis. There were 71,238 fentanyl overdose deaths in the United States in 2021. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) states, “fentanyl is involved in more deaths of Americans under 50 than any cause of death, including heart disease, cancer, homicide, suicide and other accidents.” Despite this, during surgery your anesthesiologist injected fentanyl into your IV as part of your anesthetic.

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PANA Members Pack the Halls of Capitol in D.C.

PANA

The AANA Mid-Year Assembly is nurse anesthetists’ largest advocacy event of the year, and this year the Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists (PANA) sent a small army to the nation’s capital to inform federal lawmakers and advocate for our shared profession. PANA had 76 registrants for the annual event in Washington, D.C. Over the course of the assembly, which ran April 29 to May 3, Pennsylvania-based certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) and students (SRNAs), advocating in gr

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Surgeon Education and Mentorship

NexGen Surgical

Many surgeons want to extend their careers as they near retirement age, often by cutting back on their work hours. A reduced schedule allows them time to engage in other activities like continuing education, which helps them learn about new techniques in their field. NexGen Surgical offers surgeons a unique opportunity to continue their education […] The post Surgeon Education and Mentorship appeared first on NexGen Surgical.

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Anesthesia in the Intoxicated Patient 

Nashville Anesthesia Professionals

Trauma is the most common indication for surgery and anesthesia of an acutely intoxicated individual, but other types of surgical emergencies can result from drug misuse, including vascular dissection and hemorrhagic complications linked to certain stimulants. There are particular perioperative and anesthetic considerations to be made for a patient who is acutely intoxicated with one or multiple substances (including but not limited to alcohol, cannabinoids, amphetamines, opioids, benzodiazepine

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Surgical Access Expert Shares Insights on Increasing Profitability by Improving Surgeon Access

Surgical Directions

CHICAGO, MARCH 27, 2023 / PR NEWSWIRE / Following the surgical volume declines of COVID-19, most hospitals implemented aggressive strategies for rebuilding elective surgery revenue. But, according to Brian Watha, a national expert in surgical access and a consultant with Surgical Directions for more than 10 years, many of these efforts have reduced operating room (OR) profitability, exacerbated staffing problems and strained key surgeon relationships.

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Discover The Power of Ultraviolet-C (UV-C) Light as a Disinfectant

BFW Inc.

In the last decade, the demand for safer and more efficient means of disinfection has risen exponentially in the healthcare environment. From water to air to surface disinfection, UV-C light has quickly become an industry standard. This article will discuss the importance of disinfection in a medical setting as well as explore relevant solutions currently available.

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INCREASED DOLLAR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH DIFFICULT INTUBATION

The Anesthesia Consultant

The safe management of a difficult airway is the most important single skill for an anesthesiologist. Every critically ill patient is managed by the priority of A – B – C, or Airway – Breathing – Circulation. Just as the initial most important factors in real estate are location, location, location, the three initial important factors in a critically ill patient are airway, airway, airway.

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Types of cast

Surgical Techie

Casting is a common treatment used in orthopedics to immobilize and support a bone or joint following an injury. There are several types of cast used in orthopedics, each with its own unique properties and uses. The following are some of the most common types of casts used in orthopedics: Plaster of Paris cast This […] The post Types of cast appeared first on Surgicaltechie.com.

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Move Women’s Surgeries Out of the 19th Century with Health Navigators

Goldfinch Health

Would you accept using the same technology in place in 1843 for well, anything? I wouldn’t. So it makes me wonder why so many physicians continue to use invasive approaches to that date to that period. Having a health navigator or a patient advocate service on your side as you go through this life-changing procedure can help ensure you don’t have to settle.

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Vasectomy Instruments Set: Essential Tools for Male Sterilization

Jalal Surgical

NSV Instruments Set Surgical Vasectomy Forceps with Leather Pouch Are you a medical professional specializing in vasectomy procedures? Look no further than the NSV Instruments Set Surgical Vasectomy Forceps with Leather Pouch , designed to provide you with the utmost precision, durability, and convenience during surgical procedures. This comprehensive kit, available for sale exclusively at Jalal Surgical , offers everything you need to perform successful vasectomies with ease.

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Scheduling surgery and COVID-19

The Anesthesia Blog

The effect of COVID-19 infection on peri-operative mortality was characterised by the first CovidSurg study, which found an increased postoperative mortality across an international cohort if surgery was undertaken within the first 7 weeks following infection. In this issue, a service evaluation examined perioperative mortality in an English cohort (via OpenSAFELY) of over 3.5 million patients comparing pre-pandemic, pre-vaccination, and post-vaccination groups.

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Preventing Cross-Contamination through Disinfecting & Cleaning Surgical Instruments

Trocar Supplies

The importance of preventing cross-contamination through disinfecting and cleaning surgical instruments made headlines in 2019. Between October 15, 2018 and March 31, 2019 the FDA received 159 device reports of infected duodenoscopes, snake-like cameras with a lighted end, used in procedures involving the pancreas and bile ducts. These 159 incidents resulted in 45 infections and three deaths.

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THE ANESTHESIA CONTROL TOWER: BIG BROTHER OR FRIEND?

The Anesthesia Consultant

The Barnes Jewish Hospital, Washington University, St. Louis Imagine this: You’re an anesthesiologist in the operating room at a busy hospital. Your patient is in mid-surgery, and you receive a call from the Anesthesia Control Tower that the patient’s blood pressure is too low, your blood transfusion replacement is inadequate, and that the patient is in danger.

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How to maintain a woman’s BMI

Surgical Techie

Maintaining a healthy body mass index (BMI) is essential for overall health and well-being in females. BMI is a measure of body fat based on height and weight. A healthy BMI for females is typically between 18.5 and 24.9. Here are some tips on how to maintain a healthy BMI in females. Eat a Balanced […] The post How to maintain a woman’s BMI appeared first on Surgicaltechie.com.

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What Spinal Conditions Can Be Treated With Neurosurgery?

USMD Health System

Spinal conditions can cause chronic pain and other concerning issues. Read about the benefits of neurosurgery and what to expect from our team here.

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The most common instruments used for rhinoplasty surgery

Jalal Surgical

What is meant by Rhinoplasty ? Rhinoplasty (sometimes Known as a “Nose Job” is a surgical Procedure Used to remodel the nose. The surgery can be done for cosmetic purpose, such as improving the look of a nose, or for functional purpose, such as correcting breathing issues or other medical concerns. Types of Rhinoplasty There are various types of Rhinoplasty surgeries that can be performed, bases on the patients’ specific needs and goals.

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Machine Learning Increases Accuracy of ASA Physical Status Scores in Certain Cases

Somnia

Differences in assigning American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status scores to patients may one day become a thing of the past according to this latest study. Thanks to a new machine learning algorithm (ML-ASA) that determines the score using widely available patient data, according to this hospital registry cohort study. “Some surgeons actually make an assessment of the patient’s ASA physical status, while others do not, and simply input a random number,” said Karuna Wongtangman

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Featured Author Podcast: Perineural Dexamethasone for an Ulnar Nerve Block

Anesthesiology Journal

Moderator: James Rathmell, M.D. Participants: Mathias Maagaard, M.D.

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AAOE 2023 | Speaker Dr. Dewan's Surgery Scheduling Tips for Success

CaseCTRL

AAOE 2023 | Orlando, FL | Speaker Dr.

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Anesthesia Considerations for Radiation Therapy Patients 

Radius Anesthesia

Cancer treatment, including surgery , chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, results in major physiological and health changes. Impacts on everyday life can be significant and are relatively well-known. Impacts on other areas are also important. In particular, there are unique considerations for patients undergoing cancer treatment, especially radiation therapy, who need anesthesia.

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Infectious Disease Experts Now Believe it Time to End the Mask Mandate

Somnia

Masking requirements in health care have continued longer than in the community because these settings need higher safety measures. In March 2020, the world was rocked by the COVID-19 Pandemic. It became the norm to have to wear masks on planes, trains, and public settings. Universal masking became a critical protective measure. Now, most mask mandates only remain at hospitals and in healthcare settings, but experts say it is time to walk back those policies.

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June 2023 Editor-in-Chief Podcast

Anesthesiology Journal

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D. June 2023, Volume 138, Issue 6 Overview of June issue original studies.

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Featured Author Podcast: Prolonged Opioid Use and Pain After Surgery

Anesthesiology Journal

Moderator: James Rathmell, M.D. Participants: Kai Kuck, Ph.D. and Karim Shiraz Ladha, M.D.

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