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The mission of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) is to raise and maintain the standards of the medical practice of anesthesiology and to improve patient care. ASA is organized via three major pillars known as the Divisions of Administrative Affairs, Professional Affairs, and Scientific Affairs. The ASA Division of Professional Affairs is further organized according to the two major areas within the ASA Division of Professional Affairs and consists of the Section on Professional Standards and the Section on Professional Practice.
ASA divisions, sections, and committees are an integral part in the Society’s governance. They are represented at the annual House of Delegates meeting, and throughout the year, to establish programming and make recommendations to support the best interest of members and the ASA as a whole. Explore the leadership and divisional structure.
The Committee on Innovation is within the ASA Section on Professional Practice, for the purpose of collaborating with ASA Committees that address issues related to professional practice. These include the committees on Academic Anesthesiology, Economics, Governmental Affairs, Practice Management, Professional Development, and Rural Access to Anesthesia Care. The opportunities to collaborate efforts in these areas is without limit and fascinating to entertain.
The great minds and thought leaders within the Committee on Innovation help us to realize the mission of the Society to enhance the practice of anesthesiology well into the future.
Author: ASA Professional Practice Section Chair
Members of the Committee on Innovation (COI) are active leaders within the anesthesia community. The group and its members contribute to a myriad of areas within the specialty. The following is a list of work products on which COI members collaborated or contributed.
Innovation in Anesthesiology: Technology, Development, and Commercialization Handbook reflects recent trends of industry globalization and value-conscious healthcare. Written by a team of leading anesthesiologists, engineering development professionals, business analysts, commercialization experts, regulatory and reimbursement specialists, and legal authorities, this volume in the Clinical and Medical Innovation series provides a clear process for the identification, invention, and implementation of new solutions in anesthesiology. This is the ideal resource for anesthesiology innovators who desire to deliver patient solutions and applications to their inventions. Featured case studies on innovative products highlighting the stages required are included for reference.
Committee Work in Progress:
Mathis M, Steffner KR, Subramanian H, Gill GP, Girardi NI, Bansal S, Bartels K, Khanna AK, Huang J. Overview and Clinical Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Cardiac Anesthesiology. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2024 May;38(5):1211-1220. doi: 10.1053/j.jvca.2024.02.004. Epub 2024 Feb 15. PMID: 38453558; PMCID: PMC10999327.
Sabry Ayad; Clinical Applications of AI and Machine Learning in Anesthesiology. ASA Monitor 2023; 87:24–25 doi: https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASM.0000995096.14438.4a
Kumar G. Belani, Ronald G. Pearl; Embracing the Power of AI and Machine Learning: A Transformative Journey∗. ASA Monitor 2023; 87:19 doi: https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASM.0000995084.24325.00
Ronald G. Pearl; Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Critical Care. ASA Monitor 2023; 87:26–28 doi: https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASM.0000995100.95169.68
Residents in a Room episode 63: Non-clinical resident education tracks
In this special take-over episode, Drs. Dane Saksa, Phillip Adams, and Marianne Chen discuss innovative, non-clinical residency tracks. From a leadership track to an innovation and technology track to a medical education track, three attendings discuss their programs, what’s driving the trend, and how residents benefit. Recorded April 2024.
Central Line episode 125: Innovations in Anesthesiology
From innovations in clinical care and technology to trends in education and practice management, anesthesiology continues to evolve. Dr. Irving Ye from ASA's Committee on Innovation joins Dr. Adam Striker to discuss where the specialty is headed and innovations that will make an impact on patients and practices. Recorded March 2024.
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Curated by: ASA Committee on Innovation
Date of last update: August 20, 2024
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