American Society of Anesthesiologists - 2017 Physician Anesthesiologist Week

Jan 29 - Feb 4

Join ASA and advocate for patient-centered, physician-led care. Physician Anesthesiologists Week 2017 is an action-packed, weeklong event to alert policymakers, the media and the public that when seconds count, physician anesthesiologists save lives. Throughout the week, ASA members will meet with policymakers, engage with local media and on social media, and connect with colleagues, patient advocates, and the community. There has never been a more important time to advocate for the specialty of anesthesiology and your patients.

Visit the ASA HQ for further information and to download your physician Anesthesiologist Toolkit

ASA-GHO Announces resident selection for Ethiopia International Anesthesia Training Program

Pleased to announce one of our very own AHN residents recognized in this months ASA Monitor Newsletter!

Dr. Ian Miller will be participating in a Pediatric Anesthesia clerkship sponsored by the Cure Hospital of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Helping to provide care and educate local providers in more austere surroundings specific to international anesthesia care.

ASA Monitor Oct 2016 - Article: ASA-GHO Announces Second Class of Successful Resident Applicants for Training Program in Ethiopia (PDF/Web)

15th Annual ASRA Pain Medicine Meeting: Resident Presentations

Come support our AHN anesthesiology residents at the ASRA Annual Meeting in San Diego as they present on the following topics:

Dr. Yohei Denawa - "Analgesia in an elderly patient with multiple rib fractures, epidural hematoma, and acute bronchitis"; Nov. 18th 10:15 Exhibit Hall Screen G

Dr. Ajitpal Grewal - "Treatment nodality for mirror complex reginoal pain syndrome"; Nov. 17th 4:15 Indigo 202A

MATCH DAY - and there was much rejoicing!

Mighty congratulations to our senior residents.  We wish them success as they pursue fellowship training at the following institutions:

  • Surmeet Chhina - Case Western (Chronic Pain)
  • Ian Miller - Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin (Pediatrics)
  • Feno Monaco - AHN (Chronic Pain)
  • Garrett Roney - UPMC Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh (Pediatrics)
  • Jonathan Scholl - AHN (Chronic Pain)
  • Tyson Smith - Stanford Childrens Hospital (Pediatrics)
  • Eli Zharkin - Mt. Sinai (OB)

ASA Annual Meeting Resident Presentations!

Come support our residents at this years ASA meeting as they present on the following topics:

Brian Butala:  "Muscular Body-build is Associated With Malignant Hyperthermia Susceptibility",
Presentation Time: Oct. 22 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Poster Board Number: Monitor 06
Convention Center Room: Hall F Foyer-Area B

Garrett Roney: "Difficulty in Removal of Continuous Lumbar Epidural Catheter Placed in Healthy Parturient for Labor Analgesia"
Presentation Start/End Time: Oct. 22 - 3:35pm - 3:45pm
Poster Board Number: Monitor 12
McCormick Place Location: Hall F1 Foyer

Surmeet Chinna: "Spinal Hematoma Requiring Surgical Evacuation Following Spinal Anesthetic in a Patient With No Known Prior Risk Factors or Coagulopathy"
Presentation Start/End Time: Oct. 22 - 1:50pm - 2:00pm
Poster Board Number: Monitor 16
McCormick Place Location: Hall F1 Foyer

Peter Gerst: "Unique Anesthestic Considerations for Irreversible Electroporation Treatment of Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma"
Presentation Start/End Time: Oct. 23 - 1:30pm - 1:40pm
Poster Board Number: Monitor 06
McCormick Place Location: Hall F1 Foyer

Jonathon Scholl: "Airway Management With Expanding Neck Hematoma"
Presentation Start/End Time: Oct. 23 - 1:20pm - 1:30pm
Poster Board Number: Monitor 08
McCormick Place Location: Hall F1 Foyer

Ian Miller: "Successful Management of a Neonate With Pyriform Aperture Stenosis by Long-Term Placement of a Laryngeal Mask Airway"
Presentation Start/End Time: Oct. 23 - 4:05pm - 4:15pm
Poster Board Number: Monitor 13
McCormick Place Location: Hall F1 Foyer

Neil Kalariya: "Post-Partum Hemorrhage From Uterine Inversion and Undiagnosed Placenta Accreta During Cesarean Section Under Neuraxial Anesthesia"
Presentation Start/End Time: Oct. 22 - 3:45pm - 3:55pm
Poster Board Number: Monitor 11
McCormick Place Location: Hall F1 Foyer

Jenna McLendon: "Difficult Airway With Failed Surgical Airway From Massive Thyroid Tumor"
Presentation Start/End Time: Oct. 22 - 10:20am - 10:30am
Poster Board Number: Monitor 07
McCormick Place Location: Hall F1 Foyer

Feno Monaco: "Managing Complex Neuraxial Anatomy: Uneventful CSE Anesthesia in Severe Scoliosis Status Post Spinal Fusion With Anxiety"
Presentation Start/End Time: Oct. 24 - 1:20pm - 1:30pm
Poster Board Number: Monitor 11
McCormick Place Location: Hall F1 Foyer

Garrett Russell: "Airway Management in Patient With Thyromegaly Undergoing Thyroidectomy and CABG"
Presentation Start/End Time: Oct. 23 - 10:30am - 10:40am
Poster Board Number: Monitor 08
McCormick Place Location: Hall F1 Foyer

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