California Society of Anesthesiologists

CSAOF - Neuromonitoring and Anesthesia: Why is it important to understand your EEG monitor? By Niti Pawar, MD, and Odmara Barreto Chang, MD, PhD. Read it here: https://ow.ly/mfqF50T1uCN.

Make sure that your anesthesia care is led by a physician. It could be a matter of life or death. Learn more: https://www.safeanesthesiacare.com/.

Join us in for CSA's 2025 Winter Anesthesia Conference! January 20-24, 2025 at the Westin Maui. Join world-class speaker Dr. Ainsley Sutherland as she discusses acute pain management, prevention of opioid use disorder and much more! Register here: https://ow.ly/vQhs50SXNBF.

New Episode Out Now! Join Ludwig Lin, MD, as he discusses Cryoneurolysis with Dr. John Finneran. Listen here: https://csahq.org/resources/csa-podcast-vital-times/.

The Committee on the History of Anesthesia welcomes submissions from California residents, fellows, and medical students for the 2025 History of Anesthesia in California Essay & Video Contest. Submit by January 11, 2025. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/934X50SU6Hw.

Registration is Open for the CSA 2025 SUMMER MEETING! Four Seasons Resort at Ko'Olina, July 14-18, 2025. Register here: https://ow.ly/4r9O50SStJW.

Protecting Patient Safety: Invest in California’s Anesthesia Future with the Day of Contributing! On August 7, we’re holding a dedicated Day of Contributing to fuel CSA's newly established Issues and Advocacy Fund. This fund empowers us to elevate our efforts and effectively counter threats to patient safety. https://ow.ly/7EQL50SSmAh

A huge Congratulations to Dr. Shalini Shah who became the first Orange County Medical Association President from UCI Health!

Check out CSA's 2024-2025 Educational Offerings! Join us in Hawaii, Disneyland, or both! Learn more: https://csahq.org/events/

Submit a job to CSA's job board: https://csahq.org/submit-a-job/.

Earn CME with CSA! Come see Eugenia Ayrian, MD, FASA, speak on neuroanesthesia at CSA's Fall Anesthesia Conference. November 4-8 on the beautiful Big Island of Hawaii. Register here: https://ow.ly/ecRS50RxNVv

The Conference is off to an amazing start!

New episode out now! Dr. Rita Agarwal discusses difficult airway challenges with Dr. Alma Juels - an attending anesthesiologist at one of the busiest trauma centers in the country - Denver Health Medical Center. Listen on Apple, Spotify, or here: https://csahq.org/resources/csa-podcast-vital-times/

Dr. Ed Mariano held our first ever live at the CSA Summer Meeting on “Regional Blocks that Every Anesthesiologist Can Do."

I Had More Questions About My Anesthetic Plan Than the Actual Surgery: https://ow.ly/pnZ050SBBOL.

I Had More Questions About My Anesthetic Plan Than the Actual Surgery "Oh, by the way, you’re going to need anesthesia for this," my physician adds while discussing the details of an elective medical procedure. As doc...

Escape the winter blues and join us in Maui for CSA's Winter Anesthesia Conference! January 20-24, 2025 at the Westin Maui Resort and Spa. Register here: https://ow.ly/ZySN50Sz0ml.

Happy 4th of July! Today, we celebrate the spirit of freedom and independence that defines our great nation. Wishing everyone a fun-filled and safe Independence Day! 🎇🗽🎉

CSAOF: CSA’s Fight On Behalf of Patient Safety by Todd Primack, DO, FASA. Read it here: https://ow.ly/MyzZ50St6Iy.

Register for CSA's Fall Conference on the Big Island! Listen to world-class speakers like Fred Shapiro, DO, FASA, while on a beautiful vacation. Register here: https://ow.ly/m4yo50SreVq.

Dr. Ludwig Lin has a blast discussing LGBTQ and its impact on various anesthesiologist leaders within academia and politics; drop in and listen to them discuss how this one element of their lives adds meaning and purpose to all of their pursuits. This episode features Travis Reece-Nguyen, MD, Arthur Chyan, DO, and Maricela Sanchez, MD. Listen here: https://ow.ly/xttC50Sqkxq or on Apple and Spotify.

Registration is open for CSA's 2025 Annual Anesthesia Conference at the Hotel! Register here: https://ow.ly/2jiI50SmNGZ.

Honoring Juneteenth today. Let's remember the significance of this day in 1865, celebrate Black culture and resilience, and continue the fight for true equality and justice.

Happy Father's Day to all the amazing dads out there! Today we celebrate the superheroes who inspire us, support us, and make life better with their love and wisdom. Whether you're a father, stepdad, grandfather, or a father figure, your impact is immeasurable.

Ultrasounds and EKGs: High schoolers get hands-on learning about STEM careers. Read about our partnership with Project Lead the Way & UC Davis Health: https://tinyurl.com/mv2me5z3.

Register for CSA's Fall Conference on the Big Island! Check out our world-class speakers that includes Rana Movahedi, MD, FASA. Register here: https://ow.ly/AfvG50Sga1h.

New episode out now! Dr. Ludwig Lin chats with Harriet Hopf, MD, FASA and Liz Whitlock, MD, about research data integrity and how to navigate the minefield. Listen here: https://ow.ly/AuL750SfHXh.

CSAOF: CSA Foundation for Education: Supporting the Future of Anesthesiology and Healthcare in California. By Mark Zakowski, MD, FASA, Chair, CSA Foundation for Education Board of Directors. Read it here: https://ow.ly/Nh5M50SewUK

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS to the wonderful John Brock-Utne, MD, who was awarded CSA's Distinguished Service Award at this year's House of Delegates!

Full program brochure now available for CSA's 2024 Fall Anesthesia Conference. Check out our world-class speakers and sessions here: https://ow.ly/OZg050S7J2N.