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Anesthesiologists, CRNAs, and other anesthesia professionals must continually update their degree of knowledge on the latest medical advances and cutting-edge research. Our subscribers have clearly indicated that the information provided in AnesthesiaFile® Pro/Premium facilitates learning. Participants have overwhelmingly indicated that…

POCUS360: Integrating Ultrasound into Outpatient and Inpatient Care

Knowledge and practice gaps The use of ultrasound-guided techniques to diagnose and treat various conditions is growing rapidly, fueled by data showing that ultrasound can improve the success rate of various treatments while decreasing complications. Point-of-care ultrasound is limited by…

Delirium in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Thank you to ASA’s Industry Supporters: Baudax Bio, Edwards Lifesciences, Fresenius Kabi, GE HealthCare, Heron Therapeutics, Masimo, Medtronic, Merck. Delirium in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is part of the continuum of postoperative delirium and is associated with unfavorable…

Medication Safety in Pediatric Anesthesia 2023

Drug errors are not uncommon in health systems. In this course, you will learn about the impact of medication errors and adverse events, categories of drug errors, the incidence of medication errors in the operating room, a review of closed…

Difficult Airway Algorithm 2023

Failed airway management is a major contributor to patient morbidity and mortality. Inadequate planning and judgment contribute to patient harm. This activity contributes to the patient safety CME requirement for the CME component of the American Board of Anesthesiology’s (ABA)…

Anesthetic Management During MRI and CT Imaging Procedures 2024

Unlike a conventional operating room, MRI and CT environments frequently require the anesthesiologist to assume broader responsibility for immediate patient care decisions. Medical emergencies in this environment may be difficult to manage so the anesthesiologist should have a plan in…

Infection Control Rounding in Ambulatory Surgery Centers

It is Monday morning, and you’ve been invited to participate in the infection prevention rounds in your ambulatory surgical center. This activity will take you on rounds through the OR, sterile processing area, pharmacy, and a construction site to identify…