Anesthesiologists have traditionally taken one of two routes after finishing their residency (e.g. post-graduate) training in a specialty. Academic Medicine (e.g. university-affiliated hospital) or a private practice (e.g. group practice). Regardless of the path chosen, many yearn to have a practice flexible enough to accommodate their different interests and skillsets while allowing for a predictable schedule.
Today, I am a solo anesthesiologist and healthcare consultant. Including my residency and fellowship training, I have provided more than 5,000 anesthetics for a diverse population, including:
The mobile anesthesia unit (MAU), consisting of a portable anesthesia machine and monitoring system, provides a viable alternative to providing anesthesia in certain situations where a traditional, bulky anesthesia machine is not feasible.
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Potential uses include:
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- MRI scanners (up to 5 Gauss) 🧲 - Under-resourced or underserved areas
- Dental clinics 😬
- Other office - based settings, including dermatology & plastic surgery centers.
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Check out #factfriday tomorrow for a tutorial, where we will discuss the components of the unit, and talk about schematics for spontaneous versus assisted ventilation.
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Aalap Shah, MD, is a board certified anesthesiologist, specializing in general adult and pediatric anesthesiology.
