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Volume 77 Number 3
Vol. 77 #3
Fireside Chat with Dr. Harter of ASA Dr. Ronald L Harter, M.D., F.A.S.A., past-president of the ASA, is a Professor of Anesthesiology at The Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus, Ohio and a practicing physician anesthesiologist at the University’s Wexner Medical Center. Over the past three decades, he has served ASA in numerous […]
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Collaboration with the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY)
“Over the years, the NYSSA advocacy team—led by Stuart Hayman, Lisa ONeill, Bob Reid and I—have developed and benefited from a long and constructive relationship with Moe Auster, Senior Vice President and Chief Legislative Counsel for the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) and his Albany based team.”
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Committee on Patient Safety & Quality Improvement
The NYSSA Committee on Patient Safety & Quality Improvement (PSQI) provides a forum for anesthesiologists who are local safety champions to exchange notes and identify concerning trends. The committee is made up of quality and safety leaders from across the state; the membership focuses on systemic solutions to common safety concerns seen in daily practice.
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Perioperative Anaphylaxis: A Rare but Severe Reaction to Sugammadex in a High-Risk Patient
Perioperative anaphylaxis from sugammadex, a neuromuscular blockade reversal agent, is rare but serious. This report details a 63-year-old woman with multiple allergies who developed severe anaphylaxis following sugammadex administration during surgery.
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Combined Use of Flexible Fiberoptic Bronchoscope and McGrath Video Laryngoscope to Perform Tracheal Intubation in a Case of Recurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Tongue
Tumors of the oral cavity pose significant airway challenges to anesthesiologists. Human Papillomavirus-related (HPV) oral cancers are linked to the rising morbidity and mortality in patients with oral cancer. Our patient was a 66-year-old male with a history of hypertension, schizophrenia and squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue.
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Vol. 77 #3
Combined Use of Flexible Fiberoptic Bronchoscope and McGrath Video Laryngoscope to Perform Tracheal Intubation in a Case of Recurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Tongue Tumors of the oral cavity pose significant airway challenges to anesthesiologists. Human Papillomavirus-related (HPV) oral cancers are linked to the rising morbidity and mortality in patients with oral cancer. A primary […]
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Inspiring the Next Generation: Anesthesiologists Sparking Interest in STEM Careers
Anesthesiologists are uniquely positioned to serve as STEM ambassadors. Their expertise in physiology, pharmacology and physics—combined with their leadership roles in patient care and team coordination—makes them ideal mentors to inspire students through real-world applications of science.
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Lighting the Path: A Multi-Level Mentorship Approach to Anesthesiology
Led by academic organizations including the National Medical Association, American Medical Association and Liaison Committee on Medical Education, pathway programs were developed over 60 years ago. The goal of these cross-sectional efforts is to diversify the workforce based on projected nationwide physician shortages.
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Lighting the Path: A Multi-Level Mentorship Approach to Anesthesiology Pathway programs were developed over 60 years ago via cross sectional efforts to diversify the workforce based on projected nationwide physician shortages. These initiatives were led by academic organizations including the National Medical Association, American Medical Association and Liaison Committee on Medical Education. Inspiring the Next […]
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Snooze Button Not Included: Chronicles of an Anesthesiology Resident
“One of the greatest rewards of being an anesthesia resident is the significant portion of our day that is spent providing direct patient care. We become one of their most fierce advocates. We provide a voice to those under anesthesia and ensure safety throughout the case.”
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A Day in the Life of a Dental Anesthesiology Resident
“Anesthesiology residency programs have been training dentist anesthesiologists to help meet demand since the mid 20th century. Currently, dental anesthesiology training requires a dentist to complete a dedicated three-year residency with at least 800 cases of deep sedation or general anesthesia.”
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A Day in the Life of an Ambulatory Anesthesiologist
“More than two decades ago, my mother’s friend—a seasoned ambulatory anesthesiologist—gave me what she considered sage advice: ‘Don’t go into anesthesiology. It’s boring. All I do is sedate healthy patients for colonoscopies.’ Looking back, I am so grateful I followed my heart—and not my mom’s friend’s advice.”
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