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Laurence M Hausman

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PubMed2006

A survey evaluating the training of anesthesiology residents in office-based anesthesia.

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To determine the current status and future plans of residency programs to train residents in office-based anesthesiology (OBA), which is rapidly emerging as an important specialty within the field of anesthesiology. DESIGN: Survey questionnaire. SETTING: University hospital. MEASUREMENTS: A 14-question survey was sent to the 134 listed members of the Society of Academic Anesthesia Chairs/Association of Anesthesiology Program Directors to elicit the current status of educational endeavors and clinical exposure of anesthesiology residents to this type of practice. MAIN RESULTS: There were 95 respondents (72%). Fifteen (15.8%) academic anesthesiology programs provide OBA services in the community and two (2.1%) of the academic programs provide clinical exposure to their residents. CONCLUSIONS: Residents are receiving minimal, if any, exposure to OBA during their training.

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PubMed2003

Advances in office-based anesthesia.

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The practice of office-based anesthesia is quickly emerging as an important field for the anesthesia provider. The number of procedures being done in offices around the country has steadily increased, as has the invasiveness of these procedures. This creates new anesthetic considerations. To date most training programs have not addressed this area of practice. As practitioners enter the field, however, they should have information as to how to provide quality care in a location where very often they are completely alone. Many of the safety mechanisms we as anesthesia providers take for granted in a hospital setting are often not present in a surgical office, and it becomes our responsibility to help in establishing standards. RECENT FINDINGS: Some questions exist as to the 'safety' of many surgical offices in which anesthesia care is provided. Many medical professional societies have begun issuing recommendations as to the standards of care that should exist. Different anesthetic techniques are also emerging that are appropriate to the office setting. SUMMARY: As office-based anesthesia continues to mature as a specialty, we the anesthesia providers must be proactive in establishing guidelines and recommendations to make the practice safe. We should be informed of the rules and regulations that exist in our states, and we should provide a voice for the patients who put their faith in us.

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