University of Pittsburgh Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine

?? The Conversation U.S. has published an article by Jacques Chelly, MD, PhD, MBA, Shiv K. Goel, MD, and Heather Margonari, DNP, FNP-BC, on the Opioid-Free Surgical Pain Management Program at UPMC. "Transitioning away from opioids in surgery requires a shift in both practice and mindset across the entire health care team. Beyond anesthesiologists, other providers, including surgeons, nurses and medical trainees, also use opioids in patient care. All providers would need to be open to using alternative pain management techniques throughout the surgical process." Read more: https://lnkd.in/ekNcWpy5

?? Registration is now OPEN for the 2025 Pittsburgh Symposium for Nurse Anesthetists! ?? Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 22, 2025, and join us at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital for the oldest continually running #CRNA conference in the tri-state area—since 1974! This full-day event offers 10 CE credits, high-quality lectures from expert speakers, and opportunities to connect with colleagues and expand your knowledge in anesthesia practice. All lectures are American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA)-approved and meet Class A requirements. Don't miss out! Breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack will be provided. ?? Save the date & register today: https://lnkd.in/eKRwHGUQ Please note that we cannot accept registration or payments on-site. We can't wait to see you there!

?? Research Rounds on November 26 at 3:00pm: Dr. Benedict Alter will present “Understanding the Whole-Person Impact of Endogenous Pain Disinhibition on Movement-Evoked Pain.” ?? Event details: https://buff.ly/3BZtutC

?? Aman Mahajan, MD, PhD, MBA, Chair of the University of Pittsburgh Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine and Senior Vice President of Health Innovation at UPMC Enterprises, has spearheaded the partnership with Digital Consortium, a strategic alliance formed by Aegis Ventures. The collaboration with leading health systems aims to co-develop and deploy innovative health technology solutions to tackle the most pressing challenges in healthcare. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ebZn3sgn

???? A group of our UPMC Presbyterian CRNAs spent their Saturday giving back to the community at the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank's The Market. From morning to early afternoon, the team dedicated their time to helping neighbors ahead of the holiday season. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ddgUaMeg

Grand Rounds on November 21 at 5:00pm: Dr. David Convissar will present "Intraoperative Management of the V-V ECMO Patient for Non-Cardiac Surgery." ?? Event details: https://buff.ly/4fjVrLm

?? Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Forum on November 20 at 6:30 am: Our UPMC Adult Cardiothoracic Fellows will present a Mortality and Morbidity Conference with faculty mentor Dr. Joshua Knight. ?? Event details: https://buff.ly/4cymgu2

?? Research Rounds on November 20 at 2:00pm: Dr. Christina Pabelick will present “Hydrogen Sulfide in Neonatal Airway Disease" and Dr. Y.S. Prakash will present “Implications of Cellular Senescence in the Airway: Aging Across Age." ?? Event details: https://buff.ly/4066djs

?? Two physicians from our Division of Pain Management, Drs. Scott Brancolini and Trent Emerick, have been appointed to editorial roles at Pain Medicine, the official journal of the American Academy of Pain Medicine. ?? Scott Brancolini, MD, MPH, Associate Professor and Director of the Chronic Pain Resident and Medical Student Rotations, has been named Associate Editor of the journal's Education & Training Section. ?? Trent Emerick, MD, MBA, FASA, Associate Professor, Program Director of our Pain Medicine Fellowship, and Director of Quality Improvement and Innovation, has been appointed Co-Section Editor of the Co-Morbid Pain & Substance Use Disorders Section. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gA7K82aQ

Honoring our heroes this #VeteransDay. Thank you to all veterans for your service and sacrifice. At UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh, we are proud to support those who have served.