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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 5d

🦇🎃 Who says administrative work can't be spooktacular? Our incredible education admin team just proved that #Halloween is serious business – costume edition!

Pitt/UPMC Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine education administrative team posing for a photo in Halloween costumes.

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redneeraj.bsky.social @redneeraj.bsky.social · 5d

I don't put in A lines to improve mortality. That's what BP, oxygen, Abx, time (and sometimes surgeons) are for. I do it to reduce discomfort. Which I am glad to say this trial supports. #LIVES2025

NEJM.org @nejm.org · 5d

In the EVERDAC trial involving patients with shock, results for death at day 28 indicated that management without early arterial catheter insertion was noninferior to early catheter insertion. Full trial results: nej.md/3LmOO0D

#LIVES2025 | @esicm.bsky.social

European Society of Intensive Care Medicine
Original Article | Oct 29, 2025 | NEJM.org

Deferring Arterial Catheterization in Critically Ill Patients with Shock

Figure 2B. Overall Survival.

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Anesthesia & Analgesia @iarsjournals.bsky.social · 5d

Exciting news: IARS is looking for candidates to fill the Deputy Editor-in-Chief, A&A and Executive Editor, A&A Practice role, starting in 2026. These positions come with a strong strategic vision. Apply by November 30, 2025. More info: buff.ly/QS5QUrv #Research #Publishing @iars360.bsky.social

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Natalie Koons @nataliekoons.bsky.social · 5d

Please share with your networks!

#perioperativemedicine #anesthesiology #anesthesiaresident
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PedsPainMed @pedspainmed.bsky.social · 19d

SPPM's October Question of the Month, submitted by Chiamaka Idoko, MS4 and Rita Agarwal, MD, FAAP, has been published on the SPPM website.
Click, answer, learn!
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#PedsPain #Anesthesiology #Anesthesia

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PedsPainMed @pedspainmed.bsky.social · Sep 30

The SPPM Communication Committee is building a collaborative space where everyone can learn by doing and sharing their knowledge
Email Jenny Patterson at [email protected] if you are interested in joining the Communications Committee.
#PedsPain #DigitalSkills #ContentCreation

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PedsPainMed @pedspainmed.bsky.social · Oct 2

SPPM's September Question of the Month, submitted by Umanga Luintel, MBBS 4th Year, and RJ Ramamurthi, MD., has been published on the SPPM website.
Click, answer, learn!
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#PedsPain #Anesthesiology #Anesthesia

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PedsPainMed @pedspainmed.bsky.social · Oct 3

SPPM's 13th Annual Meeting Call for Abstracts is now active.
Submission deadline: 11/17/2025
Click here to start the submission process: ow.ly/oEPV50WUAU7
#SPPM2026 #CallForAbstracts #MedicalConference #PediatricPain

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Rita Agarwal MD, FAAP, FASA @docmom3.bsky.social · 19d

Great new video on #acetaminophen @stanfordanes.bsky.social @csahq.bsky.social #AnDky #pain

PedsPainMed @pedspainmed.bsky.social · 20d

The Society for Pediatric Pain Medicine affirms that Acetaminophen, when used appropriately, is one of the most widely recommended and effective pain medications in pediatric care. Watch our video to learn more.
#PedsPain # #Acetaminophen #PediatricPain #ChildrensHealth

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Rita Agarwal MD, FAAP, FASA @docmom3.bsky.social · 19d

Had a great time at #anes25 @asahq.bsky.social @csahq.bsky.social @stanfordanes.bsky.social Learned a lot, listened to great new research, contributed to committees and advocacy. Till next year

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American Society of Anesthesiologists @asahq.bsky.social · 20d

Thank you from all of us at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2025!

If you presented, exhibited, traveled, listened, shared, or made a new connection here, you're the reason this event is always the highlight of the year. Your energy makes it all worthwhile. We're grateful you're here!

#ANES25 #anesthesiology

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Rita Agarwal MD, FAAP, FASA @docmom3.bsky.social · 20d

@asahq.bsky.social #anes25 @stanfordanes.bsky.social #AnSky honored to be part of this great panel on pediatric anesthesia adverse events. I talked about # dental anesthesia safety

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American Society of Anesthesiologists @asahq.bsky.social · 20d

ANESTHESIOLOGY 2025 education is winding down, but our House of Delegates meets tomorrow morning in San Antonio! House members will be electing 2026 ASA officers and voting on statements, bylaws, and our Distinguished Service Award recipient. #ANES25 #anesthesiology

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American Society of Anesthesiologists @asahq.bsky.social · 21d

#Science alert! Research presented at #ANES25 suggests people 60 and older who are excessively sleepy during the day may have more problems with memory and thinking after surgery. Learn more: www.asahq.org/about-asa/ne...

Excessive Daytime Sleepiness May Raise Risk of Cognitive Problems After Surgery

People 60 and older who are excessively sleepy during the day may have more problems with memory and thinking after surgery, suggests a study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2025 annual meeting. Dayt...

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American Society of Anesthesiologists @asahq.bsky.social · 21d

#Science alert! A study presented at #ANES25 found that when anesthesiologists lead the preoperative process, patients undergoing surgery for hip fractures get to the OR faster and have fewer complications. Learn more: www.asahq.org/about-asa/ne...

Anesthesiologist-Led Care Helps Hip-Fracture Patients Get to Surgery Faster, With Fewer Complications

When anesthesiologists lead the preoperative process, patients undergoing surgery for hip fractures — one of the leading causes of hospitalization in older adults — get to the operating room (OR) fast...

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Rita Agarwal MD, FAAP, FASA @docmom3.bsky.social · 22d

#anes25 #AnSky @asahq.bsky.social @stanfordanes.bsky.social both work and fun at the ASA

Rita Agarwal MD, FAAP, FASA @docmom3.bsky.social · 24d

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Listen to this wonderful interview with Dr Ans Crawford the @asahq.bsky.social 9, 2025 — The ASA Nicholas Greene, MD Award for Outstanding Humanitarian Contribution. #AnSky #Anesthesiology

Vital Times: The CSA Podcast

Medicine Podcast · Updated Monthly · Dive into a world of insightful and engaging content with the California Society of Anesthesiologists' podcast, Vital Times! Tune in every second Tuesday of the mo...

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Rita Agarwal MD, FAAP, FASA @docmom3.bsky.social · Aug 30

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This is important for all medical care givers. Patients deserve to understand who is caring for them #medsky #ansky

Patient Understanding of Health Care Practitioner Titles—A... : Dermatologic Surgery

ng and qualifications. METHODS A 60-question multiple choice online survey was conducted on California adults aged 18 to 99 years. The survey was designed to yield a 3.0% margin of error. Given the...

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Nathan Chomilo, MD FAAP FACP @chomilomd.bsky.social · Aug 28

At some point folks will realize this *Christian* nation & its leaders treat children as dispensable

It doesn't care if gun violence is the leading cause of their death

It no longer cares if they're protected from preventable diseases or if they're cured from cancer

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Anesthesiology Journals @anesthesiology.bsky.social · Aug 20

In the summer of 1996, a meeting between Peter Marhofer, M.D. and Stephan Kapral, M.D. during a night call led to the development of the first report to describe an ultrasound-guided technique for regional anesthesia. Revisit the classic paper: ow.ly/Uwsu50WEJco

The History of Ultrasound-guided Regional Anesthesia : Anesthesiology

Ultrasound-guided Supraclavicular Approach for Regional Anesthesia of the Brachial Plexus. By Kapral S, Krafft P, Eibenberger K, Fitzgerald R, Gosch M, and Weinstabl C. Anesth Analg 1994; 78:507–13.

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · Aug 16

Perioperative medication errors are common. Ribed et al. highlights 8 safety strategies to improve drug #safety. #Ansky

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ASA Monitor @asamonitor.bsky.social · Aug 12

Drs. Amanda Naylor, Rubina Sharma, and Shobana Rajan summarize key #perioperative considerations for patients with substance use disorders.

Learn about anesthetic planning for both acute and chronic use of substances such as opioids, alcohol, cocaine, and cannabis.
doi.org/10.1097/01.A...

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Anesthesiology Journals @anesthesiology.bsky.social · Aug 15

Emotional intelligence is essential for high-stakes interactions in the perioperative setting. In a new Focal Point article, Nanda et al. discuss how large language models can be used to enhance emotional intelligence training in anesthesiology: ow.ly/z5p750WEINS

Leveraging Large Language Models to Enhance Emotional... : Anesthesiology

rkloads can deplete the ability to sustain emotional intelligence during critical moments. Emotional intelligence can be strengthened with structured training. Large language models (LLMs), with their...

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Rita Agarwal MD, FAAP, FASA @docmom3.bsky.social · Jul 12

@csahq.bsky.social @stanfordanes.bsky.social @asahq.bsky.social #AnSky#mentoring #mededsky
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Beyond the OR: The Role of Mentoring in Early Career Development

Podcast Episode · Vital Times: The CSA Podcast · 07/08/2025 · 51m

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Rita Agarwal MD, FAAP, FASA @docmom3.bsky.social · Jul 4

Please share on your favorite platform! And pick up a copy of USA TODAY today to see it in print!

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