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Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at Vancouver General Hospital and UBC Hospital in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia.

Joined December 2020
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Vancouver Acute Department of Anesthesiology retweeted
“It’s a peaceful and educational hobby where you are making a true difference to the environment." Andrew Mockridge, a specialty training registrar in anaesthesia and intensive care medicine, on how beekeeping helps him deal with the stress of a tough day bmj.com/content/376/bmj.n308…
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Vancouver Acute Department of Anesthesiology retweeted
Patients with liver metastases from colorectal cancer and high hepatic tumor load combined with small future liver remnant may be better served by liver transplantation than portal vein embolization and liver resection ja.ma/3g50ZNK
"Physician Wellbeing" -burnout is real and common -we must incorporate institutional and personal strategies -"people don't tend to fake depression, they fake being okay" -look out for each other! #physicianhealth #burnout physicianhealth.com/ ourvancouvermsa.ca/2020/10/2…
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“DOACs and Expedited Hip Fracture Care” -prioritize surgical intervention within 48hrs for hip fracture rather than wait for DOAC resolution -no compelling evidence for neuraxial over general anesthesia at this time, further results pending
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Engaging rounds today by Dr. Mike Little and Dr. Asim Iqbal @Dr_Asim_Iqbal exploring two different and very important topics!👍👍👍 We all learned so much! @VCHhealthcare “DOACs and Expedited Hip Fracture Care” -Dr. Mike Little “Physician Wellbeing” -Dr. Asim Iqbal
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Congrats to our research coord @RunBexRun and cardioanes team for randomizing 100 pts in support of the COP-AF trial from @PHRIresearch. COP-AF is asking if colchicine can reduce atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery. #afib #cabg #ctsurgery
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For the R5s writing part one of the @Royal_College anesthesiology certification exam tomorrow, we are in awe of all you know and the work you have done and promise to ask you to order local anesthetics by ascending pKa next time we meet in the OR. #yougotthis #examready
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That night anesthesiology at @VCHhealthcare was recognized for their contributions to the liver transplant program and work improving access and outcomes. @jtrudeaubrown and @TerryWa56826269 lauded for their work in blood conservation and management
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Reliving good times at the pre #covid19 LiverLite gala in 2019. Liver transplant surgeon Dr Segedi and transplant anesthesiologists @jtrudeaubrown and @andy_lynne raising $$ and awareness for Canadians with Liver disease. @CdnLiverFdtn @BC_Transplant #OrganDonation #ItTakesTwo
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Thank you @VGHFoundation and the future of surgery campaign. Our 16 new ORs @VCHhealthcare opening soon. Here some of our teams receive orientation guided by our Drs Applegarth and Klein and extraordinary AA Daryl. #movingday #patientsafety
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Big shout out of thanks to the people at the VCH gender surgery clinic and the patient advocates that inform the program. It is a privilege to support this life affirming and -saving care. #TransDayOfVisibility @VCHhealthcare
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Our @kvmayson does it again. Thank you for this patient information booklet on having surgery during #COVID19 #patientsafety globalsurg.org/wp-content/up…
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Dr. Brovender is a hepatobiliary, perioperative and regional anesthesia expert. Her advocacy for patients and practitioners during COVID is unrivalled. She is a champion of diversity, equity and inclusion #DEI.
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Dr. Peng's expert care in regional anesthesia, neuroanesthesia and vascular anesthesia help advance patient care for some of the most complex surgical patients in BC @VCHhealthcare. Thank you!
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Dr. Martin is a neuroanesthesia and clinical teaching leader. Her dedication to resident teaching @ubc_anes and running accomplishments inspire us all. Thank you!
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Dr. Henderson has been a pioneer in development of neuroanesthesia in Vancouver and across Canada. Her work and ongoing enthusiasm has drawn many more neuroanesthesia experts to VGH. Thank you!
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