ASA Monitor

Don’t miss the April @ASAMonitor, with the theme “Global Engagement, Local Excellence.” Explore these articles and more: 🔸 From Short-Term Exchange to Long-Term Equity 🔸 WFSA-ASA: Strengthening Global Anesthesiology Together ow.ly/qOTh50YAL9P

“Despite the remarkable level of safety achieved during the intraoperative phase, postoperative mortality rates remain high, constituting the third leading cause of death worldwide,” write Drs. Basma Mohamed and Maxime Cannesson. ow.ly/RuoU50YCltz @Duke_Anesthesia @UCLAAnes

“Both HICs and LMICs experience extremes of digital maturity, from paper-based systems to AI-enabled hospitals. Yet, large amounts of untapped data also offer opportunities for future integration into AI systems,” -Dr. Ana Maria Crawford and colleagues. ow.ly/v4pp50YCllB

In this episode, Dr. Keya Locke speaks with Drs. Ana Maria Crawford and Elizabeth Drum about: 🌍Providing safe care around the world🌍Collaborating across borders 🌍Working in resource-constrained settings ow.ly/zWHF50YClcG @edrum19 @wfsaorg @CHOP_GenAnesth @stanfordanes

The new Global Corner column will highlight how international developments shape local practice, patient safety, professional opportunities, and innovation in our field. 🌍🔗ow.ly/7Yas50YCl8j #anesthesiology #anesthesiologist #GlobalHealth @wfsaorg @stanfordanes

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Don’t miss the April @ASAMonitor, with the theme “Global Engagement, Local Excellence.” Explore these articles and more: 🔸 From Short-Term Exchange to Long-Term Equity: The Impact of Global Anesthesia Scholarships 🔸WFSA-ASA: Strengthening Global Anesthesiology Together

@edrum19 @wfsaorg @CHOP_GenAnesth @stanfordanes

In this podcast episode, Dr. Keya Locke speaks with Drs. Ana Maria Crawford and Elizabeth Drum about the ways in which #anesthesiologists can engage thoughtfully with the global forces shaping the field. 🔗🎙️ow.ly/s0HO50YC49C @edrum19 @wfsaorg @CHOP_GenAnesth @stanfordanes

🦻🧏Cochlear implants for kids, 💊GLP-1 guidelines and medication warning updates. Find this and more in the March @ASAMonitor Trends & Technology column. Discover here: ow.ly/nQ3M50YrA6M

Curious about updates to intubation in critically ill patients or sedation for colonoscopy? Look no further for new studies: ow.ly/LB4r50YrA4L @UptoDate #UptoDate

🏥💧The FLUID trial asks whether using lactated Ringer’s solution as the default I.V. fluid, instead of normal saline, improves outcomes and patient care. Learn about the findings: ow.ly/4Pq150YrA9z

This Women's History Month, Anesthesiology celebrates women in research and their critical role in advancing the specialty and patient care. 👩‍⚕️ 📚 Read the top cited papers by women authors published between 2024 and 2026: ow.ly/YG6x50Yy6Jh

Calling all lovers of anesthesia history! The Anesthesia History Association is seeking Nominations for David M. Little Jr. Prizes. The deadline for this year’s nominations is September 4, 2026. ow.ly/zI3c50YrAhA @WLMHQ

“Despite the improvements in anesthetic-related mortality, patients continue to suffer harm after perioperative care. A recent study found that nearly a quarter of patients admitted for inpatient hospital care suffered from an adverse event," -@dremilym. ow.ly/ngSv50YrAio

Don’t miss the April ASA Monitor, with the theme “Global Engagement, Local Excellence.” Explore these articles and more: 🔸 From Short-Term Exchange to Long-Term Equity 🔸 WFSA-ASA: Strengthening Global Anesthesiology Together ow.ly/f2bp50YzV2e

The FDA updated its alert on the labeling, storage, and administration of tranexamic acid. Drs. Anthony Frasca and Brian Thomas discuss prevention of devastating wrong drug, wrong route complications. ow.ly/CCRe50YrABF @ASAMonitor #PatientSafety

Dr. Ana Maria Crawford received the 2025 Nicholas M. Greene, MD, Award for Outstanding Humanitarian Contribution, and Dr. Newton received the Resident and Fellow Humanitarian Service Award. Read about Dr. Crawford and Dr. Newton’s outstanding leadership. ow.ly/PThE50YrAAu

Sugammadex is a unique agent that reverses neuromuscular block. A new review article by Hagberg et al. highlights practical considerations in daily airway management and examines the potential paradigm shift introduced by sugammadex. 📚 Learn more: ow.ly/ppeh50YwUgh

It’s #NationalPhysiciansWeek! 🥼 Anesthesiologists are medical doctors who specialize in anesthesia care, pain management and critical care. For ASA member @AsnakeBeti, it all comes down to three words. #anesthesiology #anesthesiologist