In a short video, Dr. George Tewfik provides a part-2 overview of articles published in the @asamonitor.bsky.social Read about: • Controlled substances in the OR • Resident Reflections: The Art of Communication in the OR and Beyond •Revolutionizing transplantation journals.lww.com/monitor/page...

The September @asamonitor.bsky.social includes these topics and more: • ASA Center for Perioperative Medicine at ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2025 • Capnography for all • Networking at ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2025 Hear from Dr. George Tewfik in this video and stay tuned for part 2. journals.lww.com/monitor/page...

Explore “WFSA at WHA78: Advocating for Anesthesia on the Global Health Stage,” covering these topics and more: 🌎Prioritizing childhood noncommunicable diseases 🌎 Championing anesthesia in health emergencies 🌎Addressing climate change @wfsa.bsky.social 🔗👉 doi.org/10.1097/01.A...

🌍 World Anaesthesia Day is coming on 16 October! See how WFSA is bringing the global anaesthesia community together this year: shorturl.at/a10xL Join us in marking the day! #WAD2025

Bundled payment reimbursement models for surgical episodes of care have important implications for #anesthesiology groups. This “Payment & Practice Management” article covers: • CMS TEAM: Overview and implications • Organizational considerations • Data strategy doi.org/10.1097/01.A...

“Dr. Rovenstine’s relentless ambition for a cause greater than his own – the modern field of anesthesiology – made him a pioneering giant in our field.” Read more in the @asamonitor.bsky.social “Anesthesiology Giants of the 20th Century” column. doi.org/10.1097/01.A...

There is a critical need to expand access to basic standards in #anesthesia monitoring in low-resource settings. Discover the efforts that are underway to address this gap. doi.org/10.1097/01.A...

Happy #WomenInMedicineMonth! FAER is delighted to celebrate the incredible women improving #Anesthesiology & #Medicine through their #Research - and to give a special shoutout to the wonderful #FAERgrantees pictured! 🥳 #WIMMonth #InvestInHer #SheLeadsHealthcare #WomenInMedicine

“The advantage of NRP is the ability to evaluate organ function after the warm ischemic period prior to acceptance for transplantation into the recipient,” write Drs. Kassel, Ngai, Aniskevich, and Gupta. 👉Learn: doi.org/10.1097/01.A...

The @asamonitor.bsky.social is now on Bluesky! Follow us for the latest specialty and industry news, practice-changing clinical information, podcast interviews, special collections, and more. 👉Join us on Bluesky bsky.app/profile/asam...

“The advantage of NRP is the ability to evaluate organ function after the warm ischemic period prior to acceptance for transplantation into the recipient,” write Drs. Kassel, Ngai, Aniskevich, and Gupta. doi.org/10.1097/01.A...

In “Lost in Translation: Speaking Simply Helps Patients Understand You and the Care You Provide,” Dr. Matt Hatch focuses on the importance of avoiding medical jargon when talking to patients. doi.org/10.1097/01.A... #Anesthesiology

Chronic age-related neurologic conditions can also increase anesthetic sensitivity in ways that can be difficult to predict. Read about the potential clinical benefits of avoiding excessive #anesthetic dosage. 🧠🔗 doi.org/10.1097/01.A...

Have you listened to the latest podcast episodes? Tune in to hear from your favorite @asamonitor.bsky.social authors! www.asahq.org/podcasts/cen...

“Anesthesia professionals work across diverse environments, often encountering conflicting policies – starting with which drugs are even treated as controlled.” Learn more from Dr. George Tewfik and colleagues: doi.org/10.1097/01.A...

Explore these common questions about networking at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2025: •How can introverts take advantage of these unique networking opportunities? •Is there something to be gained from interacting with exhibitors in the Exhibit Hall? doi.org/10.1097/01.A...

What constitutes a “finalized” #anesthetic record? According to the ASA statement, “finalized” means that the responsible provider has reviewed and signed it. Find out what this involves. doi.org/10.1097/01.A...

Drs. Michael Burns and Hannah Lonsdale examine the future by discussing AI-powered chatbots and their role in changing how patients and health care professionals interact. 🤖 Read how these tools can bridge the gap between patients and providers. doi.org/10.1097/01.A...

“Effective patient communication isn’t just about words. It’s also about attitude, body language, tone, and presence. In anesthesiology – where brief, high-stakes conversations precede nearly every intervention – those factors are amplified,” writes Dr. George Tewfik. doi.org/10.1097/01.A...

In this episode, Dr. George Tewfik speaks with Dr. Zach Deutch about dealing with patients who have suffered trauma, best practices for delivering bad news, and more. Listen in: www.asahq.org/podcasts/cen... @rutgersifh.bsky.social

The September @asamonitor.bsky.social covers these topics and more: 🔸 The power of patient communication in anesthesiology 🔸 Trauma-informed consent 🔸 How AI can help us improve patient communication 🔸 Responsibly releasing anesthetic records under the Cures Act journals.lww.com/monitor/toc/...

Read this month’s ACE Question covering the placement of an artery catheter for invasive blood pressure measurement. doi.org/10.1097/01.A... #PatientSafety

Drs. Cobin Soelberg and Jeff Steiner discuss retirement account types and how they work. Learn about: 💵Employer and/or individual retirement accounts 💵Brokerage account 💵Traditional and/or Roth accounts 🔗 doi.org/10.1097/01.A...

In a short video, Dr. George Tewfik provides a part-2 overview of articles published in the August @asamonitor.bsky.social. Read:👉 • Publish and Perish: Predatory Journals in Medical Science • Patient Falls Under Anesthesia: Rare but Serious Intraoperative Threat 🔗 journals.lww.com/monitor/page...

Two recent trials, the SPACE Trial and Stop-or-Not, aimed to determine the best strategy to manage RASI medications in the perioperative setting. Read about the latest clinical approaches. doi.org/10.1097/01.A... #Anesthesiologist

The August @asamonitor.bsky.social includes these articles and more: 👉Information, Recommendations, or Laws? ASA's Documents Explained 👉2025 Anesthesiology Residency Match: Trends and Insights Hear from Dr. George Tewfik in this video and stay tuned for part 2. journals.lww.com/monitor/page...

Explore the #perioperative management of #hyperglycemic medications, including: • Biguanides • Thiazolidinediones • Insulin secretagogues • Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors doi.org/10.1097/01.A... @yaleschoolofmed.bsky.social @dukemedschool.bsky.social

ASA Monitor Editor-in-Chief Steven Shafer and Dibash Kumar Das examine the sinister world of predatory publishing. Read “Publish and Perish: Predatory Journals in Medical Science” 🐍 doi.org/10.1097/01.A... @asamonitor.bsky.social

Explore ANESTHESIOLOGY 2025 offerings for: 👉Medical students 👉Residents and fellows 👉Early-career members 👉Mid-career members 👉Late-career members doi.org/10.1097/01.A... @clevelandclinic.bsky.social

Drs. Amanda Naylor, Rubina Sharma, and Shobana Rajan summarize key #perioperative considerations for patients with substance use disorders. Learn about anesthetic planning for both acute and chronic use of substances such as opioids, alcohol, cocaine, and cannabis. doi.org/10.1097/01.A...

Drs. Deepali Garg, Nour El Hage Chehade, and Mariel Manlapaz discuss managing patients with chronic #anticoagulation therapy. Read their thoughts on whether or not to interrupt anticoagulation or #antithrombotic therapy. doi.org/10.1097/01.A...

How does a document get from a committee, to a website, to your practice? Dr. Jeffrey Jacobs outlines how ASA statements, guidelines, and standards are approved. doi.org/10.1097/01.A... @clevelandclinic.bsky.social

“FAER cultivates young physician-scientists who will turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s breakthroughs,” writes Dr. Sean Mackey. Explore how FAER impacted his career and research. doi.org/10.1097/01.A... @stanfordanes.bsky.social

⚠️Although a rare complication, patient falls while under anesthesia are a serious complication. The risk is higher for obese or elderly patients and also those taking certain medications. Learn more: doi.org/10.1097/01.A... ‪ @emorydeptofmed.bsky.social

Learn about the complex pharmacological profiles of long-term #opioid replacement therapies and considerations for pain management strategies. doi.org/10.1097/01.A... ‪ @clevelandclinic.bsky.social

“In 2025, all but one position was filled across PGY-1 anesthesiology programs, with 1,812 candidates matched. PGY-1 anesthesiology positions increased 23% between 2021 and 2025,” write ASA’s Jennifer Rock-Klotz and Thomas Miller. Explore the trends. doi.org/10.1097/01.A...

The @asamonitor.bsky.social is now on Bluesky! Follow us for the latest specialty and industry news, practice-changing clinical information, podcast interviews, special collections, and more. 👉Join us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/asam... #anesthesiology

Hear from Drs. Barbara Rogers and Shobana Rajan as they talk about how perioperative pharmacology has evolved and has led to increasingly individualized and complex medication regimens. Tune in to episode 166: “Inside the Monitor – Perioperative Medication Management.” www.asahq.org/podcasts/cen...

🔸 Should GLP-1 RAs be continued preprocedurally? 🔸 Who should stop a GLP-1 RA preoperatively? 🔸 Which patients should have their procedures postponed? Read: doi.org/10.1097/01.A... @harvardmed.bsky.social @yaleschoolofmed.bsky.social

Don’t miss the August @asamonitor.bsky.social “Features” section for these articles and more: 🔸 Pop, Pause, or Pass? Navigating Preop Medications 🔸 Perioperative Management of Antihyperglycemic Medications @osuwexmed.bsky.social journals.lww.com/monitor/toc/...

Drs. Barbara Rogers and Shobana Rajan explore topics in the August @asamonitor.bsky.social. Learn about: 🔸Strategizing anticoagulant bridging 🔸What to do when a patient’s substance use is in the picture 🔸 Perioperative considerations for patients on GLP-1 agonists 🎥 journals.lww.com/monitor/page...

Listen in as Drs. Barbara Rogers and Shobana Rajan discuss: 🔸 Preoperative management of antihyperglycemic agents 🔸 The unique challenges posed by substance use disorders in the perioperative space 🔸 Preoperative tapering of pain medications www.asahq.org/podcasts/cen...

The August @asamonitor.bsky.social covers these topics and more: 🔸 Trends and insights related to the 2025 Match 🔸 Managing substance use disorders in #perioperative patients 🔸 Perioperative #anticoagulants 🔸 Management of patients taking GLP-1 receptor agonists journals.lww.com/monitor/toc/...

In a short video, Dr. George Tewfik provides a part-2 overview of articles in the July @asamonitor.bsky.social. Read: • Revisiting the Insurer Six-Pack and Their Medicare Advantage Positions • Breathing New Life Into Lung Transplants with Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion journals.lww.com/monitor/page...

Since 2020, most residency selection processes have continued with a virtual-only approach. Explore the: • Importance of strategy and advisors in applications • Role of social media and perceptions of fit • Increased anxiety and burden on applicants doi.org/10.1097/01.A...

Recommendations for implementing anesthesia automation: 👉Consider if the problem being solved is really a problem 👉Perform a basic risk assessment of the failure modes for the problem Discover more in the July @asamonitor.bsky.social. doi.org/10.1097/01.A...

• What is most rewarding about being a certified anesthesiologist assistant (CAA)? • What advice do you have for #anesthesiologists who work with CAAs? Explore the perspectives of CAAs in the July @ASAMonitor “Ask the Expert” column. doi.org/10.1097/01.A...

This month’s SEE Question explores when CPR should be terminated for patients experiencing in-hospital cardiac arrest. doi.org/10.1097/01.A... #PatientSafety

Read “Managing Anesthesia in Cannabis Users: Screening, Risks, and Best Practices” in the July @ASAMonitor to learn about screening patients for cannabinoid use prior to surgery. doi.org/10.1097/01.A... #anesthesiology

Stay informed about the latest wearables, devices, and technologies #anesthesiologists may encounter in the OR or preoperative clinic. 🥽💻⚙️Read: journals.lww.com/monitor/Page... #Anesthesiology