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December 2024

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Features
Leadership Perspectives
Trends & Technology
Articles
Committee News
Payment & Practice Management
Career Connection
Residents' Review
Safety Tip of the Month
The Pulse
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Features

The Other Side of the Mask: Navigating Personal and Professional Crises in Anesthesia

Muhammad B. Rafique, MD, FASA

ASA Monitor December 2024, Vol. 88, 13–14. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASM.0001095300.41844.ce

View Articletitled, The Other Side of the Mask: Navigating Personal and Professional Crises in Anesthesia

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Topics: masks

From Surviving to Thriving – A Burnout Story

Jeffrey W. Hartwig, DO

ASA Monitor December 2024, Vol. 88, 16–19. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASM.0001095308.75517.c9

View Articletitled, From Surviving to Thriving – A Burnout Story

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Topics: burnout , survival

Navigating the Aftermath of an Unexpected Intraoperative Death

Rima Abhyankar, MD; Alexander Meshel, MD; Benjamin Hyers, MD

ASA Monitor December 2024, Vol. 88, 17–19. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASM.0001095312.13371.79

View Articletitled, Navigating the Aftermath of an Unexpected Intraoperative Death

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Topics: intraoperative care

How to Cope When Things Go Wrong

Allen N. Gustin, Jr., MD, FCCP, FASA, FCCM

ASA Monitor December 2024, Vol. 88, 18. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASM.0001095316.04707.d7

View Articletitled, How to Cope When Things Go Wrong

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Topics: emotions , stress , mindfulness relaxation , self-compassion , self care

Help, I've Been Sued! A Practical Guide to Dealing with a Lawsuit

Jason Sung Chi, MD; Aaron N. Primm, MD, FASA; Naileshni S. Singh, MD

ASA Monitor December 2024, Vol. 88, 20–21. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASM.0001095320.44931.56

View Articletitled, Help, I've Been Sued! A Practical Guide to Dealing with a Lawsuit

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Topics: litigation

Leadership Perspectives

What's a Vice Speaker Supposed to Do?

Tracey Straker, MD, MS, MPH, CBA, FASA

ASA Monitor December 2024, Vol. 88, 10. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASM.0001095288.29249.55

View Articletitled, What's a Vice Speaker Supposed to Do?

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Topics: voice

The Hidden Strength: Aligning ASA's Culture with Financial Stewardship

Crystal Wright, MD, FASA

ASA Monitor December 2024, Vol. 88, 11. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASM.0001095296.25185.3f

View Articletitled, The Hidden Strength: Aligning ASA's Culture with Financial Stewardship

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Topics: finance

Trends & Technology

ASA Monitor December 2024, Vol. 88, 28–29. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASM.0001095348.22351.64

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Topics: trend , united states food and drug administration , dna analysis, fecal, for colorectal cancer screening

Articles

Shared Perspectives: How ABA Supports ASA's Anesthesia Education Efforts

David P. Martin, MD, PhD, FASA; Alex Macario, MD, MBA; Vince Loffredo, EdD

ASA Monitor December 2024, Vol. 88, 1–7. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASM.0001095280.26093.ce

View Articletitled, Shared Perspectives: How ABA Supports ASA's Anesthesia Education Efforts

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Topics: education, medical, continuing , teaching , knowledge acquisition

AIRS Case 2024-12: Managing Anomalies

ASA Monitor December 2024, Vol. 88, 1–8. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASM.0001095284.41742.18

View Articletitled, AIRS Case 2024-12: Managing Anomalies

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Topics: adult , child , decompensation , infusion procedures , metabolic acidosis

Call for Nominations: ASA Award for Excellence in Research and James E. Cottrell, MD, Presidential Scholar Award

ASA Monitor December 2024, Vol. 88, 14. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASM.0001095304.81481.72

View Articletitled, Call for Nominations: ASA Award for Excellence in Research and James E. Cottrell, MD, Presidential Scholar Award

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Topics: awards and prizes

ACE Question

ASA Monitor December 2024, Vol. 88, 23. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASM.0001095328.63821.54

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Topics: anesthesiology continuing education (ace)

Rethinking Physician Health and Well-Being Programs: Building Trust Through Confidential Support

Melina Davis

ASA Monitor December 2024, Vol. 88, 24. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASM.0001095332.59871.66

View Articletitled, Rethinking Physician Health and Well-Being Programs: Building Trust Through Confidential Support

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Topics: personal satisfaction , physician health

SEE Question

ASA Monitor December 2024, Vol. 88, 26. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASM.0001095340.04978.3c

View Articletitled, SEE Question

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Topics: nerve block , opioids , postoperative pain , ropivacaine , scalp

Closed Claims Case 2024-12: IV Infiltrations and Extravasations

ASA Monitor December 2024, Vol. 88, 27. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASM.0001095344.79546.fa

View Articletitled, Closed Claims Case 2024-12: IV Infiltrations and Extravasations

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Topics: extravasation of diagnostic and therapeutic materials

Anesthesiology Voices From Around the World: What Is Your Most Pressing Need? Part 2

Elizabeth T. Drum, MD, FAAP, FCPP, FASA

ASA Monitor December 2024, Vol. 88, e2–e3. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASM.0001095384.48273.14

View Articletitled, Anesthesiology Voices From Around the World: What Is Your Most Pressing Need? Part 2

Topics: anesthesia care , asia , australia , latin america , voice

USAMRIID and the US Biodefense Apparatus: A Comprehensive Overview for Anesthesiologists

Sachin “Sunny” Jha, MD, MS, FASA; Robert Carter, III, Colonel (U.S. Army), PhD

ASA Monitor December 2024, Vol. 88, e4–e7. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASM.0001095388.82789.ff

View Articletitled, USAMRIID and the US Biodefense Apparatus: A Comprehensive Overview for Anesthesiologists

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Topics: biological warfare , biosecurity , bioterrorism , centers for disease control and prevention (u.s.) , communicable diseases

Committee News

Anesthesiologists' Duty of Care and Questions of Conscience

Shahla Siddiqui, MBBS, MSc, FCCM; Rhashedah Ekeoduru, MD; Steven Bradley, MD; Amy Vinson, MD; Max Hendrix, MD; Larry Lindenbaum, MD, FASA; Wayne Kaufman, MD, JD; Richard L. Wolman, MD, MA; Michael Souter, MBChB, FRCA

ASA Monitor December 2024, Vol. 88, 1–5. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASM.0001095276.72889.dd

View Articletitled, Anesthesiologists' Duty of Care and Questions of Conscience

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Topics: conscience , ethics , professors

Navigating the Storm: When Complications Challenge Even the Best Anesthesiologists

Ketan Chopra, MD; Christopher Fadumiye, MD, FASA; Kayla M. Knuf, MD; Christine T. Vo, MD, FASA

ASA Monitor December 2024, Vol. 88, 22–23. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASM.0001095324.94034.53

View Articletitled, Navigating the Storm: When Complications Challenge Even the Best Anesthesiologists

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Topics: adverse event , professors , self care , burnout , disclosure

Payment & Practice Management

New Fascial Plane Block Codes

Helen Olkaba, MS; Edward R. Mariano, MD, MAS, FASA, FASRA

ASA Monitor December 2024, Vol. 88, 31. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASM.0001095356.49406.96

View Articletitled, New Fascial Plane Block Codes

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Topics: fascia

Career Connection

Fertility Preservation in Women Anesthesiologists

Kim Sumrak

ASA Monitor December 2024, Vol. 88, e9. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASM.0001095396.00426.71

View Articletitled, Fertility Preservation in Women Anesthesiologists

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Topics: fertility care

Residents' Review

The Stoic Anesthesiologist

Briana Kossbiel, MD; Michelle L. Humeidan, MD, PhD

ASA Monitor December 2024, Vol. 88, 35. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASM.0001095372.06909.c0

View Articletitled, The Stoic Anesthesiologist

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Topics: courage , emotions , internship and residency , medical residencies , ohio

Safety Tip of the Month

When Malpractice Happens to Good Anesthesiologists

ASA Monitor December 2024, Vol. 88, 25. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASM.0001095336.85697.0a

View Articletitled, When Malpractice Happens to Good Anesthesiologists

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Topics: malpractice

The Pulse

Prolonged Fasting May Present Greater Risk than Aspiration in Pediatric Elective Surgery

Robin Hocevar

ASA Monitor December 2024, Vol. 88, 32. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASM.0001095360.35138.78

View Articletitled, Prolonged Fasting May Present Greater Risk than Aspiration in Pediatric Elective Surgery

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Topics: aspirations (psychology) , fasting , pediatrics , pulmonary aspiration , surgical procedures, elective

Dr. Gearhead

Anesthetic Considerations in Bariatric Endoscopy

Lalitha Sundararaman, MD, FASA

ASA Monitor December 2024, Vol. 88, 33–34. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASM.0001095364.39564.99

View Articletitled, Anesthetic Considerations in Bariatric Endoscopy

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Topics: bariatric surgery , endoscopy , obesity

UpToDate

UpToDate^®

ASA Monitor December 2024, Vol. 88, 10. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASM.0001095292.91933.c8

View Articletitled, UpToDate<sup>®</sup>

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Topics: cannabis , intubation , marijuana , opioid analgesics , opioids

From the Front Lines

No Joke: UCLA Health Team Proves It's Possible to Perform High-Acuity Anesthesia Procedures Outside the OR

Pamela Schumacher, MS, CCMP

ASA Monitor December 2024, Vol. 88, 30–31. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASM.0001095352.01607.23

View Articletitled, No Joke: UCLA Health Team Proves It's Possible to Perform High-Acuity Anesthesia Procedures Outside the OR

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Topics: anesthesia, general , balloon occlusion , bypass , catheterization , chemotherapy regimen

ASA News

2026 Committees and Editorial Boards: Nomination Period Open Now Through January 15

ASA Monitor December 2024, Vol. 88, 34. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASM.0001095368.23612.7d

View Articletitled, 2026 Committees and Editorial Boards: Nomination Period Open Now Through January 15

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FAER

Career Development through Adversity

Christina Boncyk, MD, MPH

ASA Monitor December 2024, Vol. 88, 36. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASM.0001095376.82392.05

View Articletitled, Career Development through Adversity

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Topics: career development

Letter to the Editor

The Cows Come Home to Roost

ASA Monitor December 2024, Vol. 88, e1. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASM.0001095380.22209.66

View Articletitled, The Cows Come Home to Roost

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In Memoriam

ASA Monitor December 2024, Vol. 88, e8. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASM.0001095392.93922.a7

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Central Line Podcast Series

Episode 146: Inside the Monitor – When Bad Things Happen to Good Anesthesiologists

Muhammad Rafique

ASA Monitor December 2024, Vol. 88, 1. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASM.0001095400.37486.a5

View Articletitled, Episode 146: Inside the Monitor – When Bad Things Happen to Good Anesthesiologists

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Topics: principles of law and justice

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