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Advice for applying to anesthesiology for Match 2025

Amanda Xi

Today’s inane image of the day : Hi there from the other side of the Match process – it’s worth the hustle! Also… excited to be partnering with Blue Laundry for a scrub cap giveaway on my Instagram page 9/19/2024-9/25/2024. If you’ve landed on this page, I assume you are an anesthesiology residency applicant or soon-to-be one.

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TIPS OF THE DAY VOL II

Anaesthesia News

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SFNA Launches To Support Aspiring Nurse Anesthetists

The CRNA Chase

GREENVILLE, SC., August 19, 2024 – The Society of Future Nurse Anesthetists (SFNA), a new nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering critical care nurses and aspiring nurse anesthetists, is excited to announce its official launch. Founded by Kiki Mattress, MSNA, CRNA, SFNA aims to provide comprehensive education, mentorship, and resources to foster academic success and professional growth for future Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs).

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We Must Do Better

Neurosurgery

Nelson “Nick” Hopkins , III, MD, FAANS(L) is revered as the father of endovascular neurosurgery. In addition to his many accolades and leadership positions in neurosurgery, he was a SUNY Distinguished Professor of Neurosurgery and Chair at the University at Buffalo (UB) from 1989 to 2013. Best venerated for his pioneering achievements in the field of endovascular neurosurgery, he innovated catheter-based minimally invasive treatment of vascular diseases in the brain and spine.

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Climate Week Forecast: Outlook Improving With AI, Accelerated Computing

NVIDIA: Healthcare

All the electricity that powers NVIDIA’s global operations will come from renewable sources by the end of January. It’s the right fuel for the company’s mission: to help customers and partners harness AI and accelerated computing for sustainable growth. This week, world leaders gather in New York City to mark Climate Week 2024. It’s a good time to take stock of recent gains in energy efficiency in fields from manufacturing and cloud computing to healthcare and beyond.

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Following up with long-term survivor of CAR T cell therapy

The Stitch

Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma patient Matt Rea flew to Houston to receive CD19 CAR-T cells from his identical twin brother Will Rea. The post Following up with long-term survivor of CAR T cell therapy appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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How ‘knowing better’ creates better and better surgeons

SurgicalPerformance

I simply wanted an accurate answer to the eternal questions that all performance-minded surgeons ask, “How I am doing? How do I compare with others doing the same procedure?” I needed to know where I stood. Especially with respect to complications. Complications, regardless of how frequent or rarely they occur or how unavoidable they may have been, bother me greatly.

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Celebrating Milestones and Inspiring Change: Insights from Incredible Health’s Fifth Annual State of US Nursing Report

Incredible Health

The post Celebrating Milestones and Inspiring Change: Insights from Incredible Health’s Fifth Annual State of US Nursing Report appeared first on Incredible Health.

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Prostate Cancer: Understanding, Prevention, and Treatment

Surgical Techie

Prostate cancer is one of the most prevalent forms of cancer among men worldwide. It develops in the prostate gland, a crucial part of the male reproductive system responsible for producing seminal fluid. While prostate cancer is common, understanding its risk factors, symptoms, prevention strategies, and treatment options is vital for early detection and effective […] The post Prostate Cancer: Understanding, Prevention, and Treatment appeared first on Surgicaltechie.com.

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Why this is a great time to pursue a career in regional anesthesia

Ed Mariano

When you start saying “Back when I was in training…”, you are officially old. Well, back when I was in training, I didn’t think regional anesthesia was a career path. We weren’t using ultrasound yet, and catheters were still experimental. Regional anesthesia was just part of anesthesiology, and there was a fairly limited set of blocks to offer patients.

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Dealing with negative feedback/criticism: 4 tips & sharing personal experience

Amanda Xi

Today’s inane image of the day: We receive feedback in numerous areas of our life. When training to become a physician, there are a lot of different timepoints where structured feedback is given. Sometimes that feedback is negative or critical. It never feels good to be the recipient of this type of feedback, but it is inevitable… none of us are perfect.

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THE IMPORTANCE OF THE CVP

Anaesthesia News

I am not arguing that a static CVP value should be used to predict a patient’s volume status, or volume responsiveness? Absolutely not. However, there is tremendous meaning in the CVP as the starting point for a basic lesson in hemodynamics. The CVP is the fulcrum of cardiovascular physiology at the bedside; understanding the genesis of the CVP lays the foundation for interpretation of hemodynamic intervention in the ICU as well as interpretation of bedside echocardiography.

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Transition to SFNA: New Initiatives Unveiled

The CRNA Chase

As the Society of Future Nurse Anesthetists (SFNA) emerges from the Facebook Group “Future CRNA Society,” it is crucial to dive into the comprehensive programs and resources that define this transition phase. SFNA’s commitment is just what I envisioned when I started on this journey to help other aspiring CRNAs like myself. Mission and Vision Mission: The Society of Future Nurse Anesthetists is dedicated to empowering critical care nurses and aspiring nurse anesthetists throug

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Happy CRNA Week 2024

Nurse Jess

Happy CRNA Week 2024 A lot has happened The last two months I moved to San Diego Oh what joyous fun A lot of changes for my family and for me New preschool, grandparent help, New workplace A lot of things to learn “Reprogramming” I’d like to say Each NORA (Non-Operating Room Anesthesia) location Different than the next A lot of new people More than double the CRNA staff Plus anesthesia residents and attendings So many new names to learn A lot of new equipment And locations of the equipment And

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NVIDIA CEO: ‘This Year, Every Industry Will Become a Technology Industry’

NVIDIA: Healthcare

“This year, every industry will become a technology industry,” NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang told attendees Wednesday during the annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. “You can now recognize and learn the language of almost anything with structure, and you can translate it to anything with structure — so text-protein, protein-text,” Huang said in a fireside chat with Martin Chavez, partner and vice chairman of global investment firm Sixth Street Partners and board chair of Recursion, a

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Congratulations, Dr. James R. Lupski, 2024 Mendel Lecturer and recipient of the Gilded Pea Award!

The Stitch

Dr. James R. Lupski has delivered more than 620 lectures in 37 countries, but none was received with nearly the same enthusiasm as his Mendel lecture this past June in Berlin. The post Congratulations, Dr. James R. Lupski, 2024 Mendel Lecturer and recipient of the Gilded Pea Award! appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Are all complications equally bad?

SurgicalPerformance

A novel Classification of Intraoperative Adverse Surgical Events (CiASE) in gynaecological surgery Intraoperative Adverse Events (iAE) during surgery can lead to a long hospital stay and further, subsequent complications for the patient. They can also cause sleepless nights and embarrassment for the surgeon. However, as we all know, some complications are much worse than others.

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Webinar Recap: Optimizing Oracle® Cerner EHRs with SaaS Solutions

LiveData

Are your hospital’s staff sighing at their keyboards? Clinicians, nursing teams, and administrators may be limited by technology that doesn’t address their most important tasks.

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Incredible Health Reaches 1 Million Nurses and 1500 Hospitals Nationwide

Incredible Health

Incredible Health reaches 1 million nurses and 1500 hospitals, making it the largest career marketplace for nurses in the United States.

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Gardner Well Tong in Skull traction

Surgical Techie

Gardner Well Tong is a medical device that is commonly used in skull traction. Skull traction is a therapeutic technique that is often used in the treatment of fractures, dislocations, and other injuries to the spine or neck. The Gardner Well Tong is a key component of this technique, and it is used to provide […] The post Gardner Well Tong in Skull traction appeared first on Surgicaltechie.com.

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Sustainability, and Beyond…Another Case for the Resurgence of Private Practices

Association of Women Surgeons

By… Erin King-Mullins, MD Sustainability has become a critical concern across all sectors, and the healthcare industry is no exception.

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4 downsides to being an academic physician (the dark side of academic medicine)

Amanda Xi

Today’s inane image of the day : Click on the image above (or link below) to watch the video! [link] In a previous post/YouTube video , I discuss why I stayed in academic medicine. But with anything in life, where there are benefits, there are downsides. As a medical student, I remember reading and hearing about how academic medicine jobs included a lot of promotion pressures [to apply for professorship; which is why everyone is hustling/stressed to do research] and lower pay.

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CLINICAL APPLICATIONS OF THE VENOUS EXCESS ULTRASOUND (VEXUS) SCORE

Anaesthesia News

INTRODUCTION: The importance of functional right ventricular failure and resultant splanchnic venous congestion has long been under-appreciated and is difficult to assess by traditional physical examination and standard diagnostic imaging. The recent development of the venous excess ultrasound score (VExUS) and growth of point-of-care ultrasound in the last decade has made for a potentially very useful clinical tool.

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Exciting New Partnership with MemberDeals: Exclusive Savings for SFNA Members!

The CRNA Chase

At the Society of Future Nurse Anesthetists (SFNA) , we are committed to enhancing the professional journey of aspiring nurse anesthetists by providing valuable resources, mentorship, and opportunities for growth. We are excited to announce our latest partnership with MemberDeals, a leading provider of exclusive savings on entertainment, travel, and experiences.

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IU Krannert Cardiovascular Research Center study brings optimism to pathology resident with sickle cell

IU School of Medicine

“At any moment, in a matter of seconds, I could have a sickle cell crisis,” writes Indiana University School of Medicine clinical pathology resident Halimat Olaniyan, MD, in her book, “ Breaking the Cycle of Pain, Short Stories on Living with Sickle Cell.” “As the crescent-shaped red blood cells coursing through my veins turn on me,” she continues, “they stick together and block the flow of blood in my body.

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To Save Lives, and Energy, Wellcome Sanger Institute Speeds Cancer Research With NVIDIA Accelerated Computing

NVIDIA: Healthcare

The Wellcome Sanger Institute, a key contributor to the international Human Genome Project, is turning to NVIDIA accelerated computing to save energy while saving lives. With one of the world’s largest sequencing facilities, the U.K.-based institute has read more than 48 petabases — or 48 quadrillion base pairs — of DNA and RNA sequences to uncover crucial insights into health and disease.

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Understanding robotic surgery: Why it’s a game-changer in modern medicine

The Stitch

The capabilities of robotic-assisted surgeries expand, providing new possibilities for patient care and treatment outcomes. The post Understanding robotic surgery: Why it’s a game-changer in modern medicine appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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NEW: A clear way to avoid ureteric injury and all the pain it brings

SurgicalPerformance

View our surgical video below. It is unfortunate that the majority of ureteric injuries don’t get detected intraoperatively. These injuries come to light sometimes up to 10 days post-surgery, many days after the patient has been discharged. Such delayed diagnoses cause major problems, often requiring several subsequent procedures to fix them.

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The Surgical Center's Guide to Improving Patient Flow Management

LiveData

Patient flow management is an essential aspect of efficiency in health care settings. Explore our strategies for improving patient flow in surgical centers.

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STUDY: 90% of Healthcare Executives Think The Nurse Shortage Will Worsen

Incredible Health

Download Incredible Health's 2024 Healthcare Executive Report. Explore insights from 100+ healthcare leaders on solving nursing shortage and burnout.

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Mastering the Art of Subcutaneous Injections: A Comprehensive Guide

Surgical Techie

Subcutaneous injections are a common medical procedure used to administer medications into the layer of tissue just beneath the skin. While seemingly straightforward, mastering the technique is crucial for healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care and comfort. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the intricacies of subcutaneous injections, covering everything from the […] The post Mastering the Art of Subcutaneous Injections: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on

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I Just Need You To Care

AAS

“I just need you to care!” I was a chief resident, and I was yelling. The source of my righteous indignation is a long clinical story, but it boils down to the following principle: my patient’s concerns had been disregarded and they were sent home from the ER without a proper workup. It was now […] The post I Just Need You To Care appeared first on Association for Academic Surgery (AAS).

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6 pieces of advice for pursuing a career in medicine

Amanda Xi

Today’s inane image of the day : [link] I went to an anesthesia resident conference recently and was approached by students who had come across my blog or watched my YouTube videos. It reminded me that maybe some of the content I put out there is useful and inspired me to record this video.

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HISTORY OF ANAESTHESIA

Anaesthesia News

There is an assumption that anaesthesia started in the 1840s when nitrous oxide and ether were administered in a few affluent countries for the first time. Japanese historians have shown that a very effective herbal based oral anaesthetic agent was perfected some 40 years before this by Seishu Hanoaka. But even this is not the start of anaesthesia. While the use of opium poppy and other herbal remedies as anesthetics date back to early civilization.

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Aspiring Nurse Anesthesia Challenges: From the ICU to the OR

The CRNA Chase

Transitioning from working as an ICU nurse to becoming a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is a journey marked by immense growth but also profound challenges. It’s a path that demands not only clinical excellence but also a significant shift in roles—from direct patient care in a high-intensity setting to the precision and autonomy of anesthesia.

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Theresa Martinez proves it’s never too late to pursue your passion

Nebraska Methodist College

She teaches nursing at a community college during the week, she’s an emergency room nurse on the weekends, and in between Theresa Martinez is a graduate student at Nebraska Methodist College (NMC).

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Amgen to Build Generative AI Models for Novel Human Data Insights and Drug Discovery

NVIDIA: Healthcare

Generative AI is transforming drug research and development, enabling new discoveries faster than ever — and Amgen, one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, is tapping the technology to power its research. Amgen will build AI models trained to analyze one of the world’s largest human datasets on an NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD , a full-stack data center platform, that will be installed at Amgen’s deCODE genetics’ headquarters in Reykjavik, Iceland.

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