At the forefront of the COVID-19 pandemic, physician anesthesiologists are saving lives
Jan. 31, 2021
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(BPT) - When COVID-19 reached the U.S. a year ago, physician anesthesiologists rose to the challenge, providing critical frontline care to seriously ill patients, while at the same time developing guidelines for safe care based on ever-evolving knowledge about the deadly virus. Now, as vaccine distribution ramps up and the virus surges again, physician anesthesiologists continue to lead the way to ensure patients receive vital health care such as elective and essential surgery safely even if patients have tested positive for COVID-19.
“Physician Anesthesiologists Week provides an opportunity to reflect back on a year like no other,” said Beverly Philip, M.D., FACA, FASA, president of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA). “Nationwide, we have put our lives on hold to care for critically ill patients, while renewing our commitment to transfor