A Transition to Practice Curriculum for Anesthesiology Fellows.

Graduate medical education trainees must be well-versed in practice management principles and how the application of this knowledge affects their patient care. The lack of exposure of anesthesiology trainees to practice management topics remains an ongoing concern nationally. Given similar feedback regarding education on practice management and financial literacy topics across all of our department's fellowship specialties, a novel pilot curriculum comprising a virtual lecture and workshop series was delivered to anesthesiology fellows throughout the academic years 2020 to 2023. Lecture topics included (1) personal finance and contract negotiation, (2) interview preparation and well-being, (3) conflict management, and (4) diversity and inclusion lectures.

Ultrasound-Guided Erector Spinae Block for Refractory Abdominal Pain Due to Acute on Chronic Pancreatitis.

Erector spinae blocks (ESBs) are a type of fascial pain block that has been safely used for various applications, including post-operative and post-trauma pain in several thoracic and abdominal surgeries. Pain related to an acute flare-up of chronic pancreatitis is usually challenging to control and impacts patient comfort and discharge planning. This case report describes an application of ESBs for the effective treatment of refractory abdominal pain associated with acute exacerbation of chronic pancreatitis. Application of ESB in the emergency room setting can potentially decrease hospital admission for this common condition and increase patient satisfaction.