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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ANESTHESIOLOGIST

The Anesthesia Consultant

One of my readers asked me to describe a day in the life of an anesthesiologist, as he was considering a career in anesthesiology. Anesthesia is not the career for you if you like to sleep late—surgery always begins at 0730 hours). Because anesthesiologists do not scrub in a sterile fashion, it’s OK to wear your watch and ring.,

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ANESTHESIA IN OUTER SPACE 

The Anesthesia Consultant

Because the spaceship is more than 200 days away from Earth, the physicians instruct the crew to proceed with surgery and anesthesia in outer space. How will astronauts conduct general anesthesia and surgery in outer space? Is an anesthesiologist required on board?

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ANESTHESIOLOGISTS: BEFORE YOU ADVANCE THAT NEEDLE. A CAUTIONARY TALE

The Anesthesia Consultant

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Reducing Anesthesia Drug Waste at ASC and Hospital ORs

Somnia

Reducing drug waste created by anesthesiologists can result in significant cost savings for ASC’s and hospitals. Drug waste is a significant contributor to the cost of routine anesthesia care,” said lead author of study Raj Patel, BS, a medical student at University of Illinois Chicago. in Harrison, N.Y., in Harrison, N.Y.,

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Spotlight on Chrystale Cigainero of Metropolitan Anesthesia Consultants

Graphium Health

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Chrystale Cigainero of Metropolitan Anesthesia Consultants joins us this week to discuss some of the greatest challenges in managing today’s anesthesia practice. Welcome back to another episode of Time Out for Anesthesia. I’m your host, David Henderson. Yeah, you got it right.

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ROBOT SURGERY. A VIEW FROM THE ANESTHESIOLOGY COCKPIT

The Anesthesia Consultant

Almost every anesthesiologist in America has experience with surgery using the da Vinci robot system. Anesthesia for laparoscopy was similar to the anesthetic for open abdominal surgery. The anesthesiologist’s station is within 4 – 6 feet of the patient’s head. To answer these questions let’s first review some history.

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Maximizing Operating Room Efficiency

Concordia Anesthesiology

Anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other clinical team members must arrive on time. In reality, these segments are usually less than one half-hour in length and are needed for proper sterilization. it can be scheduled without using the skilled personnel or sterile environment of the OR.