TSA NEWSLETTER
VOLUME 33, ISSUE 2
July 2021
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Inside this Issue
Continuing to Beat the Drum-Notes from the Editor
Russell K. McAllister, M.D., FASA
On the Shoulders of Giants Series: Legends of Texas Anesthesiology Francis Joseph Dannemiller, M.D.
Frank J. Villamaria, M.D., MPH
Generational Learning Part 3:
Trending Social Media Education
Jenny E. Pennycuff, M.D., M.S.
Lisa R. Farmer, M.D.
What Anesthesiologists Should Know About Kidney
Transplantation in Texas in 2021
Alexander Reskallah, M.D.
Sara Guzman-Reyes, M.D.
Johanna B De Haan, M.D.
Srikanth Sridhar, M.D.
Evan G Pivalizza, MBCHB, FFASA
Warrior Pose: Reimagining Physician Wellness and
Resilience in the Wake of the Pandemic
Rhashedah Ekeoduru, M.D.
Professionalism and the Hidden Curriculum in
Anesthesiology Training Programs: Time to Reconsider
How it is Taught?
Sonal Zambare, M.D., D. ABA
Jaime Ortiz, M.D., MBA, FASA
Let Them Drink: One Institution’s Experience with Reduced Fasting Guidelines for Pediatric Patients
Yiyi Liu, M.D.
Lauren Lobaugh, M.D., M.A.S.
Zuhair Siddiqui, M.D., MPH
Postoperative Delirium
Christine Trieu, M.D.
Suman Rajagopalan, M.D., FASA
Is Your Anesthesia Staff Prepared for Hurricane Season?
Lisa Mouzi Wofford, M.D.
Fear of Opioids: Are Physicians Over Utilizing Tramadol and
Codeine Due to a False Sense of Security?
Rhashedah Ekeoduru, M.D.
Sarah Tariq, M.D.
Allison Buchanan, M.D.
Maria Matuszczak,M.D.
ASA Director’s Report
Interim Report - March 2021
Scott E. Kercheville, M.D.
Summary of Actions
TSA Board of Directors
The information, opinions and conclusions contained in this publication are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Because of
rapid advances in medical science, ongoing legislative and judicial developments, and the possibility of error or omission, the reader should make an
independent verification of all relevant facts. Neither the editors nor the Texas Society of Anesthesiologists, Inc., make any warranty or guarantee,
express or implied, regarding the material contained in this publication.
Save the Date!
TSA Annual Meeting 2021
September 9-12, 2021
Editor Russell K. McAllister, MD
Associate Editor David E. Bryant, MD
Associate Editor Rhashedah A. Ekeoduru, MD
Associate Editor Kristina L. Goff, MDD
Associate Editor Brian D. Masel, MD
Associate Editor Jaime Ortiz, MD
Associate Editor Daniel Tolpin, MD
Associate Editor Sherif Z. Zaafran, MD
AMA Editor Asa C. Lockhart, MD
Academics Editor Russell K. McAllister, MD
Anesthesia Safety Editor Richard P. Dutton, MD
ASA Director Editor Scott E. Kercheville, MD
Communications Editor Christopher Cook, MD
Economics Editor Chris D. Glover, MD
Governmental Affairs Editor George W. Williams, MD
History Editor Udaya B. Padakandla, MD
Pediatrics Editor Priscilla J. Garcia, MD
Publication Coordinator Christina D. Bacak
Publication Assistant Judy Garcia-Bigger