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

Diversity in Anesthesia – Empowering Shifts with Dr. Wright

Dr. Striker discusses the compensation gap, unconscious bias, mentorship, and social determinants of health with Dr. Crystal Wright, Chair of ASA’s Committee on Professional Diversity. Listen in on this eye-opening discussion of race, gender, the specialty, and pathways for allying and empowering shifts. Recorded August 2020.

Pain Management

To mark Pain Awareness Month, Dr. Dave Dickerson discusses pain management with Dr. Adam Striker. This wide-ranging conversation tackles the impact of COVID-19, the pros and cons of telehealth, the use of opioids and other treatments, the challenges of balancing risks and rewards, and the latest trends in pain management. Recorded September 2020.

Brain Health Revisited

Listen in on curated conversations about brain health previously recorded by ASA. Dr. Miles Berger discusses improving perioperative brain health for older patients with Dr. Stacie Deiner, who picks up the conversation with Dr. Michael Avidan. The episode also includes Dr. Sharon Inouye and Dr. Carol Peden’s discussion about improving brain health after surgery, best practices, and more.

NACOR Revisited

Revisit past conversations with experts on the topic of NACOR (The National Anesthesia Clinical Outcomes Registry) in this curated episode. Patrick Reilly talks to Katie Wolchos about how practices use NACOR; Dr. Brian Cammarata discusses the importance of reporting quality data; and Dr. Patrick McCormick sheds light on how data is being used to identify trends that impact patient care.

Inside the Annual Meeting, ANESTHESIOLOGY 2020

Listen in as Dr. Adam Striker interviews Dr. Meg Rosenblatt, Chair of ASA’s Annual Meeting Oversight Committee, and Fallon Cryer, Cofounder and Partner at ASA’s consulting partner, beedance, about what to expect from this year’s unprecedented annual meeting. They share the latest updates on plans for an innovative and immersive digital experience, CME opportunities, networking events, a schedule of top-notch lectures, and more. If you think ANESTHESIOLOGY 2020 is just another Zoom meeting, you’ll be surprised by what you hear.

Diversity in Anesthesiology – the LGBTQ experience with Dr. Hernandez-Conte

To celebrate the diversity of our specialty, and get real about the challenges we still face, Dr. Striker spoke with Dr. Antonio Hernandez-Conte about the many ways his identity has shaped his experiences in anesthesiology. Listen in as Dr. Hernandez-Conte discusses where he has, and hasn’t, felt welcome; what anesthesiologists should know about the LGBTQ community; and why speaking up matters.

Quality Improvement

Dr. Grant Lynde joins Dr. Striker to discuss Quality Improvement and Benchmarking. Listen in as Dr. Lynde talks about Emory’s Quality Improvement initiatives, the role of sustainability, the power of data, the value of team building, the evolution of benchmarking, what he’s learned from failure, and more.

The Monitor’s Transformation

Join Dr. Adam Striker in conversation with Dr. Steve Shafer, Professor of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine at the Stanford University Medical Center and Editor-in-Chief of the Monitor, ASA’s perioperative health care news publication. With changes to the Monitor rolling out, Dr. Shafer shares his plans, goals and information on what to expect. Tune in to learn more about the Monitor’s new format, columns, and content. Recorded May 2020.

COVID-19 Town Hall 5/14/2020

ASA tackles the subject of wellness in this May 14th Town Hall. Learn how to describe wellness challenges associated with COVID-19, recognize the impact prolonged pandemics can have on health care workers, identify wellness resources, and adopt organizational strategies to foster well-being. Recorded May 14, 2020.

COVID-19 Town Hall 5/7/2020

ASA and ACHE partner for a Town Hall meeting to address strategies for restarting and expanding elective surgery. Listen in as our experts share information on how to evaluate the necessity of elective surgeries; discuss best practices for prioritizing patient and staff safety; summarize the most recent public health information; outline self-care practices; and address timelines and expectations. Recorded May 7, 2020.