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ANESTHESIA
S P E C I A L E D I T I O N
ANESTHESIA
To Our Readers
Deftly intubating patients and purposely putting themselves in the direct path of the coronavirus, anesthesia professionals played an
invaluable role during the peak months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Of course, Anesthesia's diverse toolkit goes well beyond intuba-
tions. In this issue of Manager's Guide to Anesthesia, we cover regional anesthesia's role in reducing opioid overuse, share a case study on the cost benefits of patient warm-
ing, offer a more realistic approach to MH training and examine the most effective technologies for handling difficult airways. We also look at the many ways in which
COVID-19 has impacted anesthesia and what you need to succeed in the world of post-pandemic outpatient surgery.
Cover design by Ethan Anderson | Photo by Rebecca Barnett, MD
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4 On Point
Leading From the Head of the Table
Beverly K. Philip, MD, FASA
12 Help Total Knee Patients
Recover in Comfort
Alternative therapies reduce their reliance
on opioids to manage post-op pain.
Kendal Gapinski | Contributing Editor
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New Thinking in Airway Management
The coronavirus outbreak could change
how providers approach difficult intubations.
Dan Cook | Editor-in-Chief
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Are You Ready for an MH Emergency?
Realistic training ensures staff act quickly
and confidently during a real crisis.
Kimberly Macasieb, MSN, RN, CNL, CNOR
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Patient Warming Pays Off Big
Maintaining normothermia isn't always easy,
but it's always well worth it.
Justin D. (J.D.) Buchert, MSN, MEd, MS, RN
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Send Patients Home
Sooner and Healthier
Enhanced recovery protocols are more important
than ever during the coronavirus crisis.
Zeev Kain, MD, MBA
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Should You Add Oral Sedation?
The benefits of IV-free options are
well-documented, but do they outweigh
provider concerns?
Jared Bilski | Managing Editor
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Critical Care at the
Epicenter of COVID-19
Q&A with Sean Garvin, MD, anesthesiologist
on the frontlines of the pandemic response.
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