Sleep Medicine for Anesthesia Trainees: Building the Value Proposition
Karan, Suzanne Beth MD, FASA*; Karelsky, Sveta MD†; Kadura, Sullafa MD, MBA‡; Ramachandran, Satya Krishna MD, MBA§ |
SASM Annual Meeting Abstract Submission
Is Time of Day of Total Knee Arthroplasty Surgery Associated with Patients' Sleep During Postoperative Night One?
Authors: Illescas, A.1, Tailor, M.1, Thor, P.1, Lauzadis, J.1,3, Poeran, J.1, Memtsoudis, S.1,2, Kalsi, M.S.1 Jules-Elysee, K.M.1,2
Institutions: 1Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care, & Pain Management, HSS, 2Department of Anesthesiology, Weill Cornell Medicine, 3Pain Prevention Research Center, Hospital for Special Surgery
Introduction:
Increasing demand for elective total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has prompted providers to schedule surgeries and extend their operating times ever later into the afternoon. It is unclear whether the surgical start time has an impact on the quality of postoperative sleep in patients who undergo surgery later in the day. Postoperative sleep disturbances (POSD) are changes in sleep patterns and overall sleep quality that occur following surgery 1. According to the Society of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine, adequate sleep is essential for rest and recovery following a major surgical procedure and
insufficiencies in the duration, quality, or timing have adverse effects 2. Patients’ sleep quality will vary depending on several factors related to the surgical process, including preoperative activities, the duration of the surgery itself, postoperative care, and the length of time spent in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU). In this analysis, we explore the impact of surgery start-time on several sleep characteristics.
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SASM Annual Meeting Abstract Submission Preoperative CPAP Use Is Associated with Improved Outcomes in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Undergoing Orthopedic Surgery
Authors and Institutions: Jashvant Poeran MD PhD1, Haoyan Zhong MPA1, Alex Illescas MPH1, Lisa Reisinger MD1,2, Crispiana Cozowicz MD1,2, Periklis Giannakis MD1, Jiabin Liu MD PhD1, Stavros G. Memtsoudis MD PhD MBA1,2,3 1Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Management, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York NY
2Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative Medicine and Intensive Care Medicine, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
3Department of Anesthesiology / Department of Healthcare Policy and Research, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY
Introduction:
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with elevated complication risk among patients undergoing surgery, including high-volume procedures such as total hip or knee joint arthroplasty (TJA). While guidelines support preoperative initiation of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, it is unclear how prevalent this is and to what extent this modifies perioperative outcomes. Such data are especially prudent given the shift from inpatient to outpatient TJA surgery as the latter may prohibit adequate monitoring of patients for perioperative adverse outcomes. Therefore, we assessed whether preoperative use of CPAP among OSA patients was associated with improved outcomes compared to OSA patients without preoperative CPAP therapy.
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"How to Publish a Manuscript" with Dr. Dennis Auckley and Dr. Timothy Morgenthaler |
In our latest episode, Dr. Dennis Auckley and Dr. Timothy Morgenthaler share expert insights on manuscript writing and publishing. Dr. Auckley (Case Western Reserve) and Dr. Morgenthaler (Mayo Clinic, past AASM President) discuss: - Their early writing experiences and challenges
- Strategies for successful publishing
- Choosing the right journal
- Why publishing matters and how to start
- Tips for handling reviewer feedback
Whether you're new to academic writing or refining your skills, this episode offers practical advice from top experts. Listen now! |
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Join or Renew Your Membership!
Kick off 2025 by joining or renewing your membership with the Society of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine (SASM). As a member, you’ll gain access to a wealth of benefits designed to support your professional growth and connect you with an engaged community: -
Reduced registration fees for SASM-sponsored meetings.
- Receive the SASM newsletter packed with the latest updates and insights.
- Enjoy full voting rights to elect SASM Board of Directors and Officers.
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Access personalized benefits through the International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS).
- Expand your network with regional, national, and international colleagues.
- Discover opportunities for collaborative research projects.
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Exclusive access to educational materials available only to members.
- Participate in a forum to discuss the latest advancements in Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and other sleep-disordered breathing practices.
- Gain advice and insights from peers on diverse practice paradigms.
Don’t miss out on the chance to grow with SASM and contribute to advancements in anesthesia and sleep medicine. Join or renew today! |
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About SASM's Department Membership
Department membership is an excellent option to consider as it enables all clinical staff in your department to enroll in the Society of Anesthesia Sleep Medicine for a flat rate of $1000.00 (USD) annually. All your trainees can be enrolled for an additional $600.00, annually.
The benefits of SASM Membership are many and include access to valuable information such as previous meeting materials, newsletters, featured articles, and educational resources, as well as networking opportunities and mentorship. You may be eligible to join SASM Committees and exercise voting rights including election of Officers to the Board of Directors, depending upon your membership category. SASM Members are offered discounted rates for individual membership in our affiliate society, The International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS), which affords additional benefits.
We welcome your suggestions, as well, for future meetings, clinical activities, and research protocols that will help to grow the society.
We would love the opportunity to meet with you to explain how a SASM department membership will benefit your team. Contact us at membership@sasmhq.org |
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More information can be found on the SASM website https://www.sasmhq.org |
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