About ASA Monitor

The official news publication of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the ASA Monitor delivers the latest specialty and industry news, and practice-changing clinical information to the perioperative health care community.

Send general questions or Letters to the Editor to asamonitor@asahq.org.

Letters to the Editor submitted for consideration should not exceed 300 words in length. The Editor-in-Chief has the authority to accept or reject any letter submitted for publication. Personal correspondence to the Editor by letter or email must be clearly indicated as “Not for Publication” by the sender. Letters must be signed (although name may be withheld on request) and are subject to editing and abridgement. Send letters to asamonitor@asahq.org.

In addition to insightful themed features and late-breaking news items the ASA Monitor publishes these regular columns:
Ask the Expert – Addressing important questions in the world of anesthesiology
Career Connection – A closer look at job advancement, opportunities
The Curious Economist – Insights on health economics and finance
Dr. Gearhead – Keep informed about the latest wearables, devices, and technologies anesthesiologists may encounter in the OR
Facility Spotlight – Highlights anesthesiology department achievements
Flattening the Curve – Exploring issues in sustainability and environmental best practices
From the Front Lines – Brief cases studies from the anesthesiology community
In the Know – Insight into national and international medical issues
Your Patient’s Brain – On the cutting edge of perioperative brain health
Peering Over the Ether Screen – Thoughtful approaches to today’s challenging issues
The Pulse – Industry trends followed by all specialty areas within anesthesiology, as well as ASA committees
Trends & Technology – A snapshot of news and products

ASA Publications & Editorial Staff

Kim Jansen, Director of Publications
Roy Winkler, Managing Editor, ASA Publications
Thomas R. Miller, Consulting Economics Editor
Terri Navarrete, Graphic Design Manager Madeleine Sendek, Multimedia Publications Specialist
Jordan Austin, Publications Specialist

Wolters Kluwer Editorial & Advertising Staff

Lynn Nace, Associate Director, Publishing
Robin Hocevar, Senior Content Editor
Kelle Gray, National Account Manager
Dave Wiegand, Account and Relationship Account Executive

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ASAMonitor@asahq.org

President

Ronald L. Harter, MD, FASA

Section on publications

Daniel Cole, MD, FASA, Chair

Chief Executive Officer

Paul Pomerantz, FACHE

Editorial Office/Publishing Office

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Two Commerce Square
2001 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

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