The IARS is committed to advancing the field of anesthesiology through a number of research and educational initiatives that benefit not only practicing anesthesiologists but also patients of all ages. We strive to provide you with the latest news through several education newsletters as well as the important updates on this page.
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Scoping Review: Anesthesiologist Involvement in Alternative Payment Models, Value Measurement, and Nonclinical Capabilities for Success in the United States of America
DECEMBER 18, 2024
This month’s cover article explores the role of anesthesiologists in the evolving US healthcare payment system, focusing on alternative payment models (APMs) that aim to improve outcomes, enhance patient experiences, and reduce costs. The review identifies three key areas of anesthesiologist involvement: (1) shaping APM design and implementation, (2) assessing the value and quality of anesthesiologists’ care, and (3) enhancing nonclinical skills to support greater value in care. Anesthesiologists may contribute significantly to protocol standardization, leadership, multidisciplinary collaboration, and expansion of their roles in APMs. However, patient-centered quality metrics of anesthesiologists’ impact have not yet been widely adopted. Key nonclinical themes include education on health care transformation, leadership development, and the use of advanced analytics. The review calls for future research to explore these gaps and help anesthesiologists navigate the evolving health care landscape.
Perioperative Care of Patients Using Wearable Diabetes Devices
January 2025 A&A Video Summary: Featured Articles
DECEMBER 18, 2024
View this video summary covering three featured articles from the January 2025 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.
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DECEMBER 18, 2024
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2018 IARS Mentored Research Award Recipient Interview: Broc Burke, MD, PhD
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Broc Burke, MD, PhD
Study: Development of a Real-Time, Bedside, Brain Functional Connectivity Monitor
In 2018, as an instructor and cardiothoracic anesthesiology fellow at Washington University and Barnes Jewish Hospital, Broc Burke, MD, PhD, had developed a long-term goal to become an independent investigator in perioperative and critical care bedside neurological monitoring. He was able to apply practical experience as a Senior Staff Engineer/Scientist in real-time controls and signal processing, and with the backing of a dedicated mentoring committee, he succeeded in obtaining a 2018 IARS Mentored Research Award for his investigation focused on “Development of a Real-Time, Bedside, Brain Functional Connectivity Monitor.” With the funding for his work, Dr. Burke set out to develop a non-invasive, quantitative measurement that correlates with the NIH stroke scale. Dr. Burke was quite successful in this endeavor, and the meaningful outcomes from this study propelled him forward in his career and helped him to obtain a competitive position in the academic anesthesia department at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Center, where today he serves as an Assistant Professor in Anesthesiology. His new role and institution have pivoted his research focus somewhat. While he is still using some of the computational and optical techniques that he developed during his IMRA-funded study, his research questions have changed. The results of his current research have the potential to improve the diagnosis and care of critically ill patients with, or at risk for, ischemic stroke. His former lab continues to advance the development and application of the optical technology for patients with parkinson’s disease and autism, the research that he initially pursued back in 2018. The IMRA support opened opportunities for Dr. Burke to develop relationships with the research community in anesthesia, which has and will continue to be a critical resource during his career as an independent researcher. In his interview, he describes his journey, how the IMRA impacted his research and career trajectory and his vision for the future of the specialty.
Take Advantage of 3 Upcoming Webinars in January!
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Anesthesia & Analgesia December 2024 Themed-Issue Webinar: Obstetric Anesthesiology Quality and Safety, Thursday, January 9, 2025, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET
Join Anesthesia & Analgesia‘s webinar focused on Obstetric Anesthesiology Quality and Safety from the December 2024 themed-issue of the journal. Guest Editor and Moderator Jill M Mhyre, MD; and authors Marie-Pierre Bonnet, MD, PhD; Catherine Deneux-Tharaux, MD, PhD; Oscar van den Bosch, MD; and Engela Kuün, MBChB, DA(SA), FCA(SA), MMed(UP); will present and discuss important takeaways from their featured articles in this issue. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss these articles in-depth and get their pressing questions answered.
Moderator: Jill M. Mhyre, MD, Chair, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR
Presenters
Marie-Pierre Bonnet, MD, PhD, Co-Author, Trends in Maternal Mortality From Obstetric Hemorrhage in France: 15 Years of Confidential Enquiry Into Maternal Deaths; Professor of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Sorbonne University, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Anesthetist in Obstetric Anesthesia, Armand-Trousseau Hospital, Paris, France
Catherine Deneux-Tharaux, MD, PhD, Co-Author, Trends in Maternal Mortality From Obstetric Hemorrhage in France: 15 Years of Confidential Enquiry Into Maternal Deaths; Research Professor, INSERM and Université Paris Cité, Paris, France
Oscar van den Bosch, MD, Co-Author, High Neuraxial Block in Obstetrics: A 2.5 Year Nationwide Surveillance Approach in The Netherlands; Staff Anesthesiologist, Researcher, and Clinical Lead in Obstetric and Pediatric Anesthesiology, Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht, The Netherlands
Engela Kuün, MBChB, DA(SA), FCA(SA), MMed(UP), Co-Author, Curriculum development for the South African Essential Steps in Managing Obstetric Emergencies (ESMOE) Anesthesiology training module – a Delphi study; Anaesthesiologist, Private Practice Pretoria; Anaesthesiologist, Public Sessional Consultant Steve Biko Academic Hospital and University of Pretoria, South Africa
Opioid Use Disorder and the Anesthesiologist: What You Need to Know to Impact This Escalating Crisis, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm ET
Opioid use disorder (OUD) is prevalent and the risk of death after hospitalization is high for patients suffering from this condition. Anesthesiologists are in a prime position to combat the devastating sequalae that can occur from OUD. This session will prepare anesthesiologists to provide high quality care to patients perioperatively and aid in transitioning care to the outpatient setting.
Moderator: Eugene R. Viscusi, MD, Professor of Anesthesiology, and Vice Chair of the Division of Pain Management, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
Presenters
Management of OUD in the Perioperative Setting
Lynn Kohan, MD, Professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Division Chief and Chronic Pain Program Director, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
OUD Outpatient Follow-up: Implications for the Pain Physicians
Oscar de Leon-Casasola, MD, Professor of Anesthesiology and Medicine, Senior Vice-Chair, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo; Chief, Pain Medicine and Professor of Oncology, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, NY
Overview of OUD: Implications for Anesthesiologists
Eugene R. Viscusi, MD, Professor of Anesthesiology, and Vice Chair of the Division of Pain Management, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
An Insider’s Guide to a Successful IARS Grant Submission, Thursday, January 23, 2025, 7:00am – 8:00 am ET
Join us for an interactive webinar that shares tips from IARS insiders on how to write a successful grant application. You will hear from the current IARS Mentored Research Award Study Section Chair and past recipients who will share the personal stories of their journey from the application process through to the career changing impact of their award-winning research. The session will offer insightful content and plenty of time to address your pressing questions.
Moderator: Julie Freed, MD, PhD, Executive Vice Chair, Director of Clinical Research & Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI; Chair, IARS Mentored Research Award Study Section
Presenters
Jessica Spence, MD, PhD, FRCPC, 2021 IARS Mentored Research Awardee; Assistant Professor, Anesthesia, Faculty of Health Sciences; Associate Member, Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMasters University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
John Whittle, MBBS, MD(Res), FRCA, FFICM, 2019 IARS Mentored Research Awardee; Associate Professor of Perioperative Medicine, UCL Centre for Perioperative Medicine, University College London, London, England
Benjamin Steinberg, MD, PhD, FRCPC, 2019 IARS Mentored Research Awardee; Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of Toronto; Scientist, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
View Recordings from Previous Webinars
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Missed a previous webinar? IARS full members can access a valuable library of recordings from previous webinars from 2022, 2023 and 2024. Plus, take advantage of opportunities to claim Enduring Material CME credits.
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Discover Anesthesia Community Activities on the Events Calendar
DECEMBER 18, 2024
View meetings and events from the IARS and the anesthesia community on the Anesthesia Community Events Calendar. If you have a meeting or event you would like to include on this calendar, email [email protected]. Please include the date, time, location and website URL for the meeting or event.
OA-Regional Anesthesia Block of the Month
DECEMBER 18, 2024
New vodcast series with our new section editor, Dr. Melody Herman! The first episode is on suprainguinal fascia iliaca blocks.
Cardiac Anesthesia Podcast, Fall 2024, Part 2
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Ellen Richter, MD, FASE, Associate Editor of the Cardiac Anesthesia Section of OpenAnesthesia, chats with Daniel Viox, MD, about everything you need to know about cardiopulmonary bypass.
FAER Spring 2025 Grant Cycle
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research (FAER) is accepting applications for its Spring 2025 Grant Cycle through February 15, 2025. Available grants include the Mentored Research Training Grant, Research Fellowship Grant, and Research in Education Grant. Also available this cycle is the SOAP-FAER Mentored Research Training Grant, co-sponsored by the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP). Visit FAER’s website to learn more about these funding mechanisms, including eligibility requirements, and to apply.
International Anesthesia Research Society
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