At the end of every year a tradition from the networks and news organizations is to show us whom among celebrities and famous people died during the year. I must admit I do not pay close attention to it and rather think of whom or what I would add to the list. This year something stood out for me. With new regulations at VA hospitals we are no longer allowed to re-use certain pieces of equipment and they are mandating instead the use of disposables. This means I had to forcefully retire a dear friend and ally of many battles (that saved me countless times) and that I used to carry with me in my pocket every day: the reusable Eschman bougie. I am still in mourning. I still think this was not a wise move. Read these articles and tell me what you think.
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Requiem for the reusable Eschman Bougie?
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology at the University of Florida; I did my residency then fellowship in Cardiothoracic anesthesia, completed a Masters In Education at UF in 2012 and have been a UF/VA staff anesthesiologist since 2000. I was also the Director of the Master of Education Fellowship from the C.O.M. until the course was terminated. I am responsible for the Difficult Airway Rotation at the UF and Airway Management Services at the NFSGVHS. My interests include: 1-Airway related topics 2-Education about Airway management 3- Resident training in Airway management 4-Non-Anesthesia providers airway training and education 5-Education in general and specifically technology in education.
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