Central Line by American Society of Anesthesiologists - a podcast series for the anesthesia community

Inside the Monitor – Flattening the Curve

Learn about sustainability and environmental best practices in this comprehensive discussion between Dr. Adam Striker and Dr. Jodi Sherman, Co-Chair of the Subcommittee on Environmental Health, who contributes a regular article to ASA Monitor on climate change. From an in-depth consideration of the scope of the problem, to how the specialty can be part of the solution, to the role of disposables, this lively conversation informs and motivates. Recorded March 2021.

Quality Measures

Drs. Sheila Barnett and Victor Davila from ASA’s Committee on Performance and Outcomes Measurement talk to Dr. Adam Striker about new measures, including the new Intraoperative Hypotension Measure. Learn about the committee’s work, how measures are selected, why they’re important, and what’s so groundbreaking about the new IOH measurement. Recorded March 2021.

Anesthesiologists in Fiction

Dr. Tammy Euliano discusses her path from anesthesiologist to fiction writer and her new thriller, Fatal Intent, in this lively conversation with Dr. Adam Striker. Find out how she made her medical expertise digestible for readers, integrated real-life experiences into the book, and why she pushed her protagonist to grapple with end-of-life issues. Recorded in February.

Inside the Monitor – Mentoring in Private Practice with Purpose

Dr. Paul Yost discusses his ASA Monitor article, Mentorship in Private Practice: Credentialing Nuisance or Key to Success?, with Dr. Crystal Wright. Listen in as they discuss the value of mentorship, what it takes to be a successful mentor in a private practice context, and tips for overcoming obstacles. Recorded February 2021.

Inside the Monitor – Networking with Purpose

Dr. Solmaz Nabipour’s ASA Monitor article, Networking: Building Purposeful Connections, is the topic of this lively discussion with Dr. Wright. Find out what makes a good networker, how individualism has shaped the way we connect, and the role of curiosity in building community. Recorded February 2021.

Inside the Monitor – Negotiating with Purpose

Dr. Tiffany Cheng talks with Dr. Crystal Wright about the role of negotiation in daily life, in health care, and in leadership. This dive into Dr. Cheng’s ASA Monitor article, Negotiating for Success, touches on how to move from adversary to collaborator, the role of mirroring, and the demographics of negotiation. Recorded February 2021.

Inside the Monitor – Mentoring with Purpose

Drs. Lisa Solomon and Luis Tollinche speak with Dr. Crystal Wright about their ASA Monitor article, Authentic Mentorship Includes Navigating Cultures. From what cross-cultural mentoring means, to why it matters, to best practices, this conversation offers insights and a road map for success. Recorded March 2021.

Inside the Monitor – Coaching with Purpose

In the first episode of ASA’s five-episode series based on the March 2021 issue of ASA Monitor on Mentoring, Coaching, and Negotiation: Connecting with Purpose, guest host Dr. Crystal Wright interviews Dr. Scott Markowitz about the article they coauthored, Through Their Own Lens: Supporting Women and Minorities in Anesthesiology Through Coaching. Learn about the differences between mentorship and coaching, how mentors using coaching techniques, who needs a coach, and why. Recorded February 2021.

A Day in the Life of a Researcher

Dr. Miriam Treggiari, Professor and Vice-Chair of Clinical Research in the Department of Anesthesiology at Yale University, joins Dr. Adam Striker to discuss her research and career. She shares details of her current perioperative studies, how she became interested in research, and what she’s learned about mentorship, deadlines and funding pathways. Recorded 2020..

Diagnostic POCUS Certificate Program

Dr. Adam Striker discusses diagnostic Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) and ASA’s new certificate program with Dr. Yuriy Bronshteyn, editor and chief of ASA Editorial Board on Point-of-Care Ultrasound. Find out how you can benefit from participating in the program and achieving the certificate of completion. Hear about what it entails, and how long it takes to complete in this lively conversation that tackles the language, complexities, and benefits of building your POCUS skills. Recorded January 2021.