The on talking about how ASA and physician anesthesiologists have identified tens of thousands of ventilators that can be used to keep critical patients alive during the #COVID19 pandemic. cbsn.ws/2QKdIbB.
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Thank you, . Physician anesthesiologists are always ready to help. Our specialty is dedicated to making a difference and applying solutions when seconds count. #COVID19
Happy #EtherDay to anesthesia professionals around the world! On this day in 1846, dentist William T.G. Morton successfully demonstrated the use of ether to prevent surgical pain. Today is also known as #WorldAnaesthesiaDay.
#anesthesia #anesthesiology #WAD2021
On October 16, 1846, dentist William T.G. Morton successfully demonstrated the use of ether to overcome surgical pain, revolutionizing surgery and anesthesia forever.
Happy #EtherDay, aka #WorldAnaesthesiaDay, to all anesthesia providers!
Don’t let VA lower the standard of anesthesia care for Veterans’ surgeries. Tell VA that every Veteran deserves a physician anesthesiologist. ow.ly/cqGo50CL2bj
#SafeVACare
A randomized controlled trial of radial artery cannulation in children showed a greater first-attempt success rate and shorter time to cannulation when the operator used a head-mounted display vs. conventional ultrasound. Via : ow.ly/L12850GsmDO
ASA abhors racism. It cannot be ignored and must be addressed for the safety, fairness, justice and health of everyone.
Physician anesthesiologists are medical doctors who specialize in anesthesia care, pain management, and critical care medicine. They have the knowledge required to treat the entire body.
Physician anesthesiologists are medical doctors who specialize in anesthesia care, pain management, and critical care medicine. They have the knowledge required to treat the entire body.
History fact Friday! On this day in 1846, dentist William Thomas Green Morton was the first to successfully demonstrate the inhalation of ether vapor as a means of overcoming surgical pain. Today, it's known as Ether Day!
It’s #NationalPhysiciansWeek! 🥼
#Anesthesiologists are medical doctors who specialize in anesthesia care, pain management and critical care.
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Ketamine and similar drugs should never be used to chemically incapacitate someone for a law enforcement purpose and not for a legitimate medical reason. Full statement: ow.ly/4hKe50AAfPH
#ElijahMcClain
A nurse cannot replace a physician. Physician anesthesiologists have nearly five times the clinical training and nearly double the education of nurse anesthetists. When Seconds Count… Physician Anesthesiologists Save Lives. asahq.org/whensecondscou
It’s an extremely difficult time to be a medical student. Reply to this tweet if you can mentor our future physician anesthesiologists! Reading a personal statement or making a connection can make a big difference. #MedTwitter #MedStudentTwitter
"Six months ago, you might have heard the job title and thought, 'They put people to sleep for surgeries, right?' Today, mention an anesthesiologist and the response might be immediate: 'Hero.'"
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#Anesthesiologists are physicians with the most education and advanced training of any #anesthesia professional. That’s why they’re leaders of the Anesthesia Care Team and guardians of #PatientSafety. Learn more: https://www.ow.ly/obuw50HH2MF
#PhysAnesWk22
Happy Ether Day! The first public demonstration of the use of ether as an anesthetic was conducted by William T. G. Morton on October 16, 1846, after which the distinguished Harvard surgeon, John Collins Warren, M.D., proclaimed: "Gentlemen, this is no humbug!"
History Fact Friday! Virginia Apgar, M.D., was the first woman officer of ASA and the only physician anesthesiologist ever honored on a postage stamp. Read more about her life: ht.ly/tNX830iysNQ
At #ASAWLC, offers an alternative model to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010. #ACA #healthcarereform
Introducing Made for This Moment: an initiative showcasing physician anesthesiologists’ unique ability to navigate the critical moments in health care.
Members: This campaign recognizes your hard work and lifesaving care you provide patients. ow.ly/wlKY50AU130
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(1/3) ASA condemns AANA’s organizational name change and encouragement of its members’ use of the term “nurse anesthesiologist,” which will confuse patients and create discord in the care setting, ultimately risking patient safety. Learn more: ow.ly/1azJ50FR2M0
Today is #WorldAnaesthesiaDay. Physician anesthesiologists' #wellbeing is closely linked to patient safety. It’s important to manage physical, mental and social wellness and treat yourselves with the same care you give to patients. Share your wellness tips below!
A new review article by Dr. Azriel Perel published in compares the "liberal" and "restrictive" approaches to intraoperative fluid management. ow.ly/yfHe50BWUyl
The Committee on Global Humanitarian Outreach has chosen Dr. Faye M. Evans of as the recipient of the 2022 Nicholas M. Greene, MD, Award for Outstanding Humanitarian Contribution.
History Fact Friday! In 1953, physician anesthesiologist & pioneer in perinatal medicine Dr. Virginia Apgar published the Apgar Score to assess newborn health.
Today we celebrate Dr. Apgar and the accomplishments of all women for #InternationalWomensDay! ht.ly/l4tW30nY87H
Today is National Doctors’ Day. We thank #anesthesiologists and other physicians who work tirelessly to provide phenomenal care to their patients. Special thanks to our ASA members who remain on the front lines of the #COVID19 pandemic — we honor you!
#DoctorsDay
AANA is planning to rebrand as American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology. This misrepresentation will mislead and confuse patients. is reviewing all options to address this deceptive name change.
In a big win for patient safety, today the New Hampshire (N.H.) Supreme Court upheld the N.H. Board of Medicine’s decision to ban nurses' use of the term #anesthesiologist and require the term only be used by licensed physicians. Read more: ow.ly/CQtr50DUj2o
From : a helpful #COVID19 preparation guide for anesthesiologists. Share and be sure to read the special issue, which features firsthand accounts from Chinese anesthesiologists in Wuhan: ow.ly/PkT150yURyG
Physician anesthesiologists save lives. They’re made for the critical moments that determine patient outcomes.
Today, ASA released guidance that suggests patients taking popular medications for diabetes and weight loss, such as Ozempic and Trulicity, should stop before elective surgery to reduce the risk of complications associated with anesthesia. Read more:
"Remimazolam: Is the Sedative of the Future Here?" Learn more about the recently FDA-approved drug in this month's ASA Monitor. ow.ly/d1XH50BWUCz?
ASA President Linda J. Mason, M.D., FASA responds to ' newest anti-anesthesiologist, anti-team-based-anesthesia care communication. Learn more bit.ly/2XrTepi
“In the operating room, I wear a face mask to protect my patients. Now I wear it outside the operating room to protect everyone around me.” — ASA member
Share a photo wearing a #facemask and why you #maskup in the replies below. #maskssavelives #COVID19
Medical students interested in anesthesiology: Get a head start on prepping for #Match2024! Register now for our post-match panel. ow.ly/lVNG50NBqMY
#MedTwitter
A huge THANK YOU to our ASA Social Media Ambassadors for promoting all things #ANES18 in #SanFrancisco!!
Anesthesia residency programs are encouraged to host virtual open house opportunities for medical students. Add your event here so students can easily access all the opportunities! ow.ly/iwpu50Ay9n8
#medtwitter #MedStudentTwitter
With 12 to 14 years of postsecondary education, including medical school, and 12,000 to 16,000 hours of clinical training, physician anesthesiologists are equipped to ensure your safety before, during and after surgery. Learn more: ht.ly/mNtw30o0p6D #PSAW19
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Epidurals during delivery do not increase #autism risk, according to a study published online yesterday in . The new findings refute a widely criticized 2020 study, which showed a 37% increase. ow.ly/rpF150EtdkL
#Anesthesiologists have almost 5 times the clinical training as other anesthesia professionals. This can mean the difference between life and death in critical moments. Prioritize safety when it counts the most. Learn more: ow.ly/yiGq50J1EaE
#PatientSafety
ASA is proud to support a grassroots effort to establish October 1 as National Latino Physicians Day. Help create awareness by posting with the hashtags #NationalLatinoPhysiciansDay or #NationalLatinaPhysiciansDay. Learn more: ow.ly/iBvM50KX3jQ
#Anesthesiologists are highly skilled physicians who evaluate and monitor patients and supervise their care before, during and after #surgery. They are the most educated of all anesthesia professionals. Learn more: ow.ly/wFFu50GIRcT
Understanding minimum alveolar concentration and fraction of minimum alveolar concentration helps clinicians titrate volatile anesthetics. Authors explain the probabilistic nature of MAC, semantics, drug interactions and hysteresis in : ow.ly/TCRT50Jv7BG
"We have a responsibility to lead medicine forward in ways that really matter," said Rovenstine lecturer Dr. Claude Brunson, speaking of the "clear and compelling case" for diversity, equity and inclusion in #anesthesiology. #ANES22
It’s #WomeninMedicineMonth, and we’re celebrating women physicians and their positive impact on their patients and the health care community. Tag a woman in medicine you admire in the comments below! #WIMMonth
Did you know these facts about #anesthesiology? Help spread the word this Physician Anesthesiologists Week! #PhysAnesWk19
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#DoctorsDay, observed on March 30, also marks the day in 1842 that #anesthesiologist Dr. Crawford W. Long first used diethyl ether in surgery.
Learn more about the day’s origin and its connection to anesthesiology from : ow.ly/YFpT50NnkAJ
According to research presented today at #ANES19, an empathetic provider could make all the difference when it comes to pain management. Patients were 390% more likely to say their pain was well-controlled when the person taking their blood was courteous.
“We are physicians first and then anesthesiologists. Giving anesthetics and placing a breathing tube is only a small part of our everyday job.” — ASA Member Dr. Bhoumesh Patel
Dr. Patel was made for these moments, and so are you. What other moments were you made for?
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ASA is celebrating Ether Day! Oct. 16, 1846 was the 1st successful demonstration of ether for surgical anesthesia at .
A review article online in discusses the silent presentation of hypoxemia and cardiorespiratory compensation in #COVID19. ow.ly/CtES50CbQVB
#anesthesiology
Happy National Women Physicians Day! Here's to female physician anesthesiologists making a difference. Thank you for all that you do. #WomenInMedicine #PhysAnesWk18
Thank you, . AANA’s name change and their blatant encouragement of their members to use the term “nurse anesthesiologist,” confuses patients and creates discord in the care setting, ultimately risking patient safety.
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Title misappropriation misleads the public. The AOA calls for clearly discernible professional designations so that patients can clearly understand the qualifications and roles of their providers.
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(1/2) ASA is combating the actions of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists’ leadership that undermine the Anesthesia Care Team, including their adoption of blatantly misleading terms like “nurse anesthesiologist.”
"It was an anesthesiologist, Dr. Bjørn Ibsen, who created the first ICU during the polio epidemic. This is nothing new to us because we have been at the front lines during epidemics & pandemics for decades." — ASA member Dr. Bhoumesh Patel
Thank you, ! #HealthCareHeroes
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Physician anesthesiologists have the highest level of education and training in anesthesiology. They provide life-saving support during medical emergencies in more ways than meet the eye. Learn more during #PhysAnesWk20: ow.ly/t7TZ50yaoue
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It’s MATCH DAY! Congratulations to all of the medical students who matched into #anesthesiology! Welcome to the specialty.
#AnesthesiologyResident #MatchDay #MedStudentTwitter
Physician anesthesiologists are uniquely educated and trained for critical moments — in the operating room, delivery room, and ICU. Describe a moment when you knew you made a difference. Reply with your meaningful moment.
Some things just don’t compare. ASA sets the record straight about the education and training of physician anesthesiologists. asahq.org/whensecondscou
Health care professionals using the term “anesthesiologist” must be licensed physicians. Nurses are not anesthesiologists, in the same way that they are not physicians. Confusing titles remove the patient’s informed choice of provider. Full release: ow.ly/Du3y50AtYBr
It’s #NationalWomenPhysiciansDay! We salute women physicians and are grateful for all you do and everything you bring to the field of #anesthesiology! Watch “Women of Impact in Anesthesiology” to hear from women in the specialty: ow.ly/lsrv50HKM9Z
On #NationalDoctorsDay, we thank physician anesthesiolgists and medical professionals everywhere who are working around the clock to help save lives during the #COVID19 pandemic. Thank you for all you do.
#DoctorsDay
After total knee replacement surgery, adding dexmedetomidine, ketamine and other analgesic interventions to a standard multimodal regime did not reduce #opioid consumption or #pain scores or improve functional outcomes. See : ow.ly/o2cT50LbhHZ
What is the carbon footprint of anesthetics? This infographic shows carbon dioxide emissions for 29 knee replacement surgeries. Via : ow.ly/cv6A50GYQmz
#anesthesiology
Kicking off #PhysAnesWk23!
It’s time to advocate for #anesthesiologists — the medical doctors who guard patient safety and provide the highest-quality anesthesia care.
Learn more about the role of these physicians: ow.ly/7OP950MCwtw
The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists’ plan to adopt the term #anesthesiology in its name is misleading and misguided. #Anesthesiologists are medical doctors. Read our open letter to nurse anesthetists: ow.ly/5Rxq50FQKqo
World Anesthesia Day celebrates the global anesthesia family and the crucial element of teamwork in delivering safe anesthesia care. ASA and anesthesiologists celebrate the Anesthesia Care Team and its effectiveness in advancing #PatientSafety.
#TeamAnaesthesia #WAD2021
Being a doctor is more than a job—it’s a vocation. Thank you for all you do!
#DoctorsDay
Calling all #anesthesia professionals—Oct 16. is #WorldAnaesthesiaDay! Let's take to social
media to really show how #TeamAnaesthesia improves patient care. Find out more about #WAD2021 at ow.ly/bPL350GrCdB.
New Practice Guidelines for Management of the Difficult Airway from ASA, and includes strategy recommendations and noninvasive, invasive approaches for airway management. ow.ly/ya5z50GMxn5
History Fact Friday and Happy Doctors' Day! The first general anesthetic was administered by Crawford W. Long, M.D., on this day in 1842. Read more about the history of #DoctorsDay: ht.ly/hqUd30jbCfJ
In a Review article on perioperative considerations for the management of severely bleeding coagulopathic patients, authors define severe bleeding and share how to identify procedures and patients with high bleeding risk. Learn more in : ow.ly/hECJ50OAcTT
Is your anesthesia residency program holding a virtual open house? Add it to our list so students can easily see everything available. ow.ly/iwpu50Ay9n8
#MedStudentTwitter #MedTwitter
We commend who noted today "I'm pleased to report that just placed an order for 100s of millions of N95 masks to be made available to health care providers around the country." The ASA’s top priority!
Anesthesiologists are physicians made for critical moments.
🎥 Dr. recounts a nine-hour #surgery that required life-saving intervention by the #anesthesiologist.
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Physician anesthesiologists are medical doctors who specialize in anesthesia care, pain management, and critical care medicine. They have the knowledge required to treat the entire body.
Now Residency Program Director at , Dr. Annemarie Thompson has seen her professional life come full circle since earning her MD from nearly 25 years ago. Here's what's changed (and what hasn't). ow.ly/bYPu50DPYeb
Excited to greet thousands of medical student and resident attendees at #ANES22 next week! Will we see you there? Check out the schedule and let us know what you're most excited about! ow.ly/VGBJ50L2AO8
#MedTwitter
Physician Anesthesiologists Applaud VA Decision to Reverse Proposal to Replace Physicians w/Nurses for Anesthesia: ht.ly/6ECi30761Pl.
A study published in Health Economics Review in 2017 found that states that opted out of physician-led #anesthesia care had higher surgical costs and did not increase access to care. Learn more: ow.ly/sHLg50IEgTk
#anesthesiologists #anesthesiology
Physician anesthesiologists are medical doctors — with the education and training to help keep you safe before, during and after #surgery. Learn more: ht.ly/xNjY30lcy98
Among 14,748 women receiving general anesthetics for cesarean delivery, risk of difficult or failed intubation was 1 in 49 and 1 in 808, respectively. BMI of 25 or higher and limited jaw protrusion were among the risk factors. Read in . ow.ly/A1oL50IVYny
#Anesthesiologists take pride in being the most highly educated and trained anesthesia professionals. They are physicians qualified to care for patients in the most complex circumstances. We applaud their expertise and commitment.
#NationalPhysiciansWeek
ASA members John Flanagan, M.D., and Matthew Stevenson, M.D., created a makeshift ventilator to treat a woman experiencing respiratory distress during a flight from Florida to Jamaica. Read more: ht.ly/NYE930idCLC.
#Anesthesiology was the first medical specialty to champion #PatientSafety, starting in the 1980s. #Anesthesiologists are physicians who continue to work on the front lines to keep patients safe during #surgery and while under anesthesia.
"What recruitment strategies do you suggest for increasing diversity within an anesthesia group that has little diversity?" At #ASAPM21, addresses key issues around diversity and inclusion in #anesthesiology practice.
Physician anesthesiologists make anesthesia safer for everyone, from infants to older adults. They have the unparalleled ability to navigate care in vital moments.
Reply below with your story of how your advanced training and education made you ready for these moments.
History Fact Friday! In 1953, Dr. Virginia Apgar (1909–1974), a physician anesthesiologist, introduced the now universal Apgar score to assess the health of newborns. ow.ly/xg6t50CNrnj
Who do you want administering your anesthesia? Physician anesthesiologists have up to 14 years of education, including medical school, and 12,000 to 16,000 hours of clinical training. ht.ly/ork430pmSly
Postoperative nerve stimulation can cut opioid use by 80% and pain scores by half, according to new research published Online First in . The study tested the effect of percutaneous peripheral nerve stimulation following orthopedic surgery. ow.ly/5kaF50Epqfn
#Anesthesiologist is a title earned through completion of medical school and 12,000 to 16,000 hours of specialized training. Reject AANA’s title misappropriation. Members, learn more: ow.ly/Vuot50FsNC6
#anesthesiologists
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8 in 10 patients want a physician anesthesiologist during surgery. Using the pandemic to expand scope turf is not in the interest of patients or patient safety. IMPORTANT: we need everyone to submit a comment to VA and CMS today: asahq.org/advocacy-and-a
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Let patients speak for themselves.
Don't YOU have the right to have a physician who specializes in anesthesiology in charge of your anesthesia care?
Tell Medicare: protectmedicarepatients.org
Tell VA: safevacare.org
"What's unique about anesthesiology is that we have the perfect skill set for dealing with this disease process. This is what we get trained in." — ASA member Dr. Marc Sherwin. Thank you, Marc and ! #HealthCareHeroes
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Physician anesthesiologists manage the safety of patients who are under anesthesia, making critical decisions that can mean the difference between life and death. Learn more: ow.ly/k7Pt50BWTPd
#surgery #anesthesia
Hooray! Today is #MatchDay2021. Congratulations to all the future #anesthesiology residents who matched. Print this sign (linked), snap a selfie with it, and reply with your celebratory pictures! ow.ly/mOFC50DWJUT
This infographic from the November issue of summarizes a research article demonstrating that at equal mean arterial pressures, ephedrine results in better brain microcirculation and oxygen delivery than phenylephrine. ow.ly/Sl9150GIPul
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