Hello everyone, I’m going to begin my anesthesia program relatively soon. It dawned on me that I hadn’t disclosed to the PD I’ve a lack of peripheral vision although my central vision, color vision, and visual acuity are sharp and unaffected. Sharp situational & spatial awareness as well maximizing my central vision is how I’ve gotten through life in general. I also did this when I worked as an anesthesia technician at 2 level one trauma centers in the Chicagoland area with minimal issue. Question: how important is it to have peripheral vision and would my strategy be hindered in the OR ..read more

Hello all! I am an incoming IMG fellow trainee to Florida who trained in residency outside the US. Are we supposed to apply for an unrestricted license for trainees? I intend to just finish the fellowship and return back to my home country. Please clarify. submitted by /u/Swanzganz [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Hi everyone, Just curious..If I did my residency from India and fellowship from USA..say 2 years of accredited fellowship. Will i be eligible for a consultant post in UAE/Qatar/Saudi? Or atleast a better pay? submitted by /u/Low_Frame_9776 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Obviously everyone loves cancelectomies and train track vitals. But what are the little joys that make you happy in the OR? For example, mine is the schwing sound the metal circuit holder makes when you pull it out of the OR table. It reminds me of the old sound effect of a sword getting pulled out of a scabbard they used to use in cartoons and tv shows. It always puts a smile on my face. submitted by /u/Never_grammars [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

via the title, what is your approach? submitted by /u/pudincok [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Hi all, I’m just starting to learn about the different paralytics that can be used for RSI and already have some questions that I can’t find answers for so any help in understanding would be greatly appreciated. I understand succinylcholine is often preferred d/t it being shorter acting but why does that matter? If we are effectively breathing for the patient, why does it matter that rocuronium will last 20-30 minutes longer? Especially if rocuronium has a reversal agent and sux comes will all those additional possible complications. Additionally, when going with succinylcholine, since it is ..read more

Any tips on how to increase success rate of right upper limb arterial cannulation of small babies? Details: At our centre, for repair of coarctation of aorta (COA) our surgeon usually requires a femoral arterial line (post-coarctation) and a right upper limb arterial line (pre-coarctation). This population of patients are usually small babies, frequently less than 3 kg in weight. For the pre-coarctation arterial line, we usually only get two opportunities i.e. at the right radial artery or the right brachial artery. Even with ultrasound guidance (hockey stick probe) it could be extremely diff ..read more

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I remember first hearing about Sugammadex a little less than a decade ago and how everyone was incredibly excited for it! And not exactly new, but Bis/Sedline has become reinvigorated & more popular in our ORs. I'm wondering if you guys have heard about anything or are excited for something in the pipeline that will improve the way we practice that may be common in the next decade? submitted by /u/otterstew [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Has anyone left private practice and gone into academics and stayed? Who has gone into it and then decided to leave? An opportunity arose in academics that seems interesting compared to the upheaval in the private market. I don’t like 1:4 CRNA supervision and can only get worse with the number of calls. submitted by /u/HsRada18 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more