In 2024 most academic medical centers utilize a preoperative anesthesia evaluation clinic to prepare and screen patients prior to surgery, but do community and…
Many patients require preoperative clearance prior to surgery, especially patients with significant medical problems or at extremes of age. Preanesthesia evaluation reduces surgical and…
The American Society of Anesthesiologists is supporting an expansion of the role of anesthesiologists in the delivery of perioperative care in hospitals. This proposed…
I urge you to use Malcolm Gladwell's book Blink to become a better anesthesiologist. Clinical Case for Discussion: As an anesthesia resident, how does your…
Do you need a Preoperative Anesthesia Clinic? You've just graduated from your anesthesia training program. The night before your first day in community practice,…
Clinical Case of the Month: You’re medical director for a busy outpatient surgery center. An RN routinely does the preoperative screening by telephoning each…