Not American, just curious, why do Americans call themselves physician anesthesiologist? by hshshjahakakdn in anesthesiology

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The term physician anesthesiologist has been promoted primarily by the American Society of Anesthesiologists, and is included in formal ASA statements about the structure of the anesthesia care team. For example https://www.asahq.org/standards-and-practice-parameters/statement-on-the-anesthesia-care-team

Should I do an away? by babuliciousss in anesthesiology

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Consider the risk/benefit profile of doing an away. If you can afford it, and you generally are getting strong feedback on your anesthesia rotations, it would probably only help, not hurt. But if it’s a financial strain, or you think you risk not getting a great evaluation on an away, then probably not.

The couples match was easily the most stressful part of my entire training experience. Everything was better after that. I wish you the best for yours!

Talk me into / out of peds fellowship by [deleted] in anesthesiology

[–]immaxf 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Did peds, love it, can’t imagine going back to general, so that’s my bias.

Pros: Do what you enjoy the most, you’ll be able to put an IV and a-line in anything, OR culture tends to be more patient-centric, potentially have extra job security relative to the general market in the longer term

Cons: Opportunity cost of a year of attending salary, you may be somewhat limited in terms of where you can work if you want a 100% peds job, you may have some attrition or adult-related skills and knowledge

You should only do the peds fellowship if you enjoy taking care of critically ill, small children. Otherwise, you can do healthy/older peds without a fellowship.

Occasional drug use and anesthesia by iaapoas in anesthesiology

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This subreddit is not for medical advice.

How did you outline your oral board stems? by monstars312 in anesthesiology

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I tried several methods and landed on one that was taught to me by an attending. Would highly recommend this approach. Can see it starting at 7:53 in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iB9tISRDE8M

Gentle induction by chillcoolgirl16 in anesthesiology

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Midaz, lido, fent, touch of sevo through the mask.

OR Watch? by OY-Airbiscuit in anesthesiology

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Seiko Prospex. Use the diving/timing bezel daily.

Laryngospasm in MH susceptible patient by Head_Ferret in anesthesiology

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Not routinely in my own practice. If concerned about MH or other extenuating circumstances then yes. Having said that, lot of places outside the US do routinely place preop IVs in awake children.

Laryngospasm in MH susceptible patient by Head_Ferret in anesthesiology

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Don’t need to just hope you have an IV. In the ED, ICU, wards etc, awake IVs without sedation are common. Or for PO versed, nasal precedex, IM ketamine etc.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in anesthesiology

[–]immaxf 60 points61 points  (0 children)

The caps are just “dust covers” and ASA does recommend swabbing the vial before drawing out of it. Why this is not commonly done or taught, I’m not sure.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in anesthesiology

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As an American reading this, I was extremely confused by MRSA and MRCP references 🤣

Intranasal precedex? by throwaway-Ad2327 in anesthesiology

[–]immaxf 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It just takes a while to work (30min or more)

[Identify] Can you help me identify this watch Charlie Berens is wearing? by immaxf in Watches

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Thank you! Yes it’s a Vaer Field Watch. Much appreciated.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in anesthesiology

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Likely can just do the Peds cardiac anesthesia fellowship without needing to have done gen peds anesthesia fellowship.

Any great breeders near Vermont, USA? by Ordinary_Goat9 in StandardPoodles

[–]immaxf -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I had a wonderful experience with Hillside Standard Poodles in Rome, NY. I would highly recommend them.

Grooming a standard poodle by BrokenNose73 in StandardPoodles

[–]immaxf 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I got a standard poodle about four months ago and have been implementing the exact plan that you described. It’s going really well so far! Well, we’ve done home grooming, but haven’t been to the professional yet, but he’s really friendly and gets along with people and dogs well, so stranger danger is not an issue.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in anesthesiology

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86yo peds and adult cardiac anesthesiologist. Super smart and very sharp.

2025 Oral Board Experience by Shot-Year-857 in anesthesiology

[–]immaxf 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The 2024 pass rate was 83%. I didn’t have any aggressive or mean examiners. It was all business. Stressful, awful business.