Articles written by Kara M. Barnett
Volume 78 Number 02
Insights from the Literature
This quick four-minute read summarizes four new articles focused on ambulatory anesthesia. It includes bolded take-home points that you can apply in your ambulatory practice tomorrow!
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The Role of Amisulpride in PONV Management
The prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) often seems straightforward—until prophylaxis fails. Amisulpride, a dopamine antagonist and originally an antipsychotic medication, is now being extensively studied for its antiemetic properties.
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Supporting Safe Breastfeeding Through Anesthesia and Surgery
As perioperative experts, we play a crucial role in evaluating medication safety for lactating patients. Familiarity with evidence-based resources empowers us to guide our colleagues and patients. By doing so, we help avoid unnecessary breastfeeding interruptions and better support the health of patients and their infants.
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The Lung Microbiome During Cocktail Hour
At a recent family celebration, I found myself in conversation with a cousin about his research interests: the lung microbiome. The lung microbiome? I asked him to elaborate…
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Practicing What I Teach
Before every lecture, I practice my talk for my husband to get his feedback. Over the years, he has picked up quite a bit himself—from perioperative lactation safety to non-operating room anesthesia in the outpatient setting. But I think his favorite was the time I practiced my active listening and empathy talk before the 2024 Post-Graduate Assembly.
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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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Safety While Traveling: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon monoxide is a true silent killer—odorless, colorless and tasteless. It claims over 1,000 lives each year in the United States. This is a timely issue with holiday and mid-winter vacations right around the corner.
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Exploring Anesthesiology Through a Summer Research Fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
“After our first year of medical school, we had the exciting opportunity to participate in the Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research (FAER) Medical Student Anesthesia Research Fellowship (MSARF) at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK). This eight-week summer research program was an important step in our journey into anesthesiology.”
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