Articles written by Sonia G. Pyne
Volume 77 Number 4
Reducing OR Delays by Optimizing the Regional Anesthesia Team in an Orthopedic Ambulatory Surgery Center: A Quality Improvement Project
Our Ambulatory Anesthesiology Division has expanded significantly over the past two years with the creation of a specialized orthopedic ambulatory surgery center (ASC), leading to a substantial increase in patient volume and regional anesthesia procedures. This growth has enhanced opportunities for anesthesiology resident education, as our ambulatory sites serve the regional rotation for our residency program. However, this growth also underscores the need to optimize our anesthesia services to meet rising clinical demands while upholding high educational standards.
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NYSSA Leaders at SAMBA National Conference
The Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia (SAMBA) met in Phoenix, Arizona in May 2025. The conference is well known for its breadth of exposure to national ambulatory anesthesia practice—including podium talks, abstract presentations, poster sessions, problem-based learning discussions and networking opportunities with renowned leaders in the field.
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A Time for Transition
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) annual meeting was held in October in Philadelphia. NYSSA members and leadership were well represented at the meeting, with the NYSSA’s own Dr. Tracey Straker serving as vice speaker of the ASA House of Delegates.
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Achieving Sustainability in Anesthesiology
Those of us in healthcare have acknowledged our carbon footprint and its potential to cause harm over time. Within our field of anesthesiology, there are champions of sustainability initiatives who understand that it is imperative to embrace sustainable practices in order to ensure the health of our community, both now and in the future.
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It’s Time to Talk About Our Mental Health
Those who choose medicine as their career usually recognize early on that this choice is about more than just a profession. We are driven by the desire to make a difference, to improve the lives of others, to treat and cure sickness, and to support those who may be going through the worst days of their lives.
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Exploring the Future of Anesthesiology at the PGA
As members of the NYSSA, and anesthesiologists committed to the pursuit of excellence in patient care, many of us look forward to the PGA every year. The meeting brings together experienced anesthesiologists as well as younger generations with innovative ideas.
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The Impact of Artificial Intelligence: Beyond the OR
Artificial intelligence (AI), where machines employ algorithms to reason and perform functions, including problem-solving and decision-making, is rapidly finding a foothold in the practice of medicine. The specialties of radiology, cardiology and surgery are already using AI applications.
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Adapting to Survive
As I write this piece, it’s mid-January and blustery here in upstate New York. We celebrated a new year since our last issue, saying farewell to 2022. It was another challenging year, marked by the desire to “get back to normal” in our work but still severely challenged by the ramifications of the pandemic.
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