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Learn about pneumothorax (more specifically, capnothorax), an uncommon complication of laparoscopic surgery, in this mon...
01/14/2026

Learn about pneumothorax (more specifically, capnothorax), an uncommon complication of laparoscopic surgery, in this month’s ACE Question.

https://ow.ly/6wVv50XR6mA

These components have been widely adopted by international and national societies as aframework for continuing education...
01/13/2026

These components have been widely adopted by international and national societies as a
framework for continuing education in anesthesia blocks:
1️⃣ Select a few high-value nerve blocks (i.e., Plan A blocks)
2️⃣Achieve widespread competence
3️⃣Implement regional anesthesia modalities

Learn: https://ow.ly/iFKg50XR7ww

01/13/2026

The January ASA Monitor “Features” theme is “Pediatric Regional Anesthesia.” Find these articles and more:

🔸From Doubt to Discovery
🔸Building a Successful Infant Spinal Anesthesia Program – A Carefully Orchestrated Endeavor
🔸Tiny Nerves, Mighty Meds: Local Anesthetic Pharmacology in Neonates and Infants
https://journals.lww.com/monitor/pages/video.aspx?autoPlay=false&v=49

🩸A blood test for Alzheimer's🤖Virtual ORs and robotic systems📈And more in this month's “Trends and Technology”:https://o...
01/12/2026

🩸A blood test for Alzheimer's
🤖Virtual ORs and robotic systems
📈And more in this month's “Trends and Technology”:
https://ow.ly/ygFE50XR6vH

Dr. Srish Sharma, Daughtry St. John, and Dr. Philip Carullo discuss the history of caudal blocks and newer techniques. E...
01/11/2026

Dr. Srish Sharma, Daughtry St. John, and Dr. Philip Carullo discuss the history of caudal blocks and newer techniques. Explore:

🔸Anatomic technique
🔸Ultrasound technique
🔸Making your own caudal phantom

https://ow.ly/nMuA50XR7LX

“One of the most satisfying jobs the Assistant Treasurer has is working with the First Vice President to review the reco...
01/10/2026

“One of the most satisfying jobs the Assistant Treasurer has is working with the First Vice President to review the recommendations of the Task Force on State Advocacy and approve funding requests for the State Assistance Program” writes ASA Assistant Treasurer Dr. Robert Thomsen.

Find out more in the ASA Monitor “Leadership Perspectives.” https://ow.ly/MhMw50XR7FQ

“Culture within a group of clinicians is often a crucial component and indicator of success or failure of a robust patie...
01/08/2026

“Culture within a group of clinicians is often a crucial component and indicator of success or failure of a robust patient safety program,” write Drs. George Tewfik, Uma Munnur, Lisa Bethea, and Jennifer Feldman-Brillembourg.

Learn about building a robust culture of patient safety with locums clinicians. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASM.0001176516.11091.22

📄The Monitor's Editorial Board offers a collection of new research in “News That Matters,” from 🌍global health to 💻techn...
01/07/2026

📄The Monitor's Editorial Board offers a collection of new research in “News That Matters,” from 🌍global health to 💻technology and 💊medication management to 📊outcomes:
https://ow.ly/coWH50XR7iE

“A dedicated pediatric acute pain and regional anesthesia service promises better postoperative pain control, reduced op...
01/06/2026

“A dedicated pediatric acute pain and regional anesthesia service promises better postoperative pain control, reduced opioid usage, earlier mobilization, shorter hospital stays, and quicker return to function,” write Dr. Theresa Pearce, Kristyn Spetz and Dr. Aysha Hasan.

👉Explore: 🔗https://ow.ly/5sx850XR2Hy

01/05/2026

The January ASA Monitor “Features” theme is “Pediatric Regional Anesthesia.” Find these articles and more:

🔸From Doubt to Discovery
🔸Building a Successful Infant Spinal Anesthesia Program – A Carefully Orchestrated Endeavor
🔸Tiny Nerves, Mighty Meds: Local Anesthetic Pharmacology in Neonates and Infants

https://journals.lww.com/monitor/toc/2026/01000

Read ‘Watch This Space” to find out what to expect from the Monitor’s new Editor-in-Chief. Get ready for new topics, col...
01/03/2026

Read ‘Watch This Space” to find out what to expect from the Monitor’s new Editor-in-Chief. Get ready for new topics, columns, and article types to keep the rich content of the Monitor novel, varied, and relevant.

https://ow.ly/1wnW50XQORP

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