A Look at the Publications Available to SCA Members

Dr. Bruce Hugh Dorman holds a PhD in pathology from the University of North Carolina and an MD from the Duke University School of Medicine. For over 25 years, Dr. Bruce Hugh Dorman has leveraged his MD as a board-certified anesthesiologist and researcher with a focus on cardiothoracic anesthesiology. Throughout his career, he has worked to stay current in his field as a member of several professional organizations, including the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists (SCA).

In addition to both in-person and online educational activities, SCA members have access to other learning resources, including several publications. The available publications include both academic journals and society news updates.

SCA members who also hold membership in the International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS) receive print and online versions of Anesthesia and Analgesia. As the official journal of IARS, the publication covers various topics, including several that are of interest to SCA members. SCA/IARS joint members also receive the IARS-sponsored OpenAnesthesia, which features education resources for anesthesiology residents and physicians.

Other publications available to SCA members include A&A Case Reports (the companion e-journal to Anesthesia and Analgesia) and the SCA Newsletter. Published six times per year, the SCA Newsletter is a resource for SCA news, as well as literature reviews and features covering anesthesiology best practices. The newsletter is available to members both online and via email.

All SCA members also receive a special subscription discount on the Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia. More information about the discounted subscription and all the publications available to SCA members is available at www.scahq.org.

Trauma Anesthesiologists Play a Vital Role in Emergency Care

Serving on the staff of Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, Virginia, Bruce Hugh Dorman, MD, performed critical care in the emergency room. With 20 years’ experience in the field, Dr. Bruce Hugh Dorman is well versed in trauma anesthesiology. 

Trauma anesthesiologists often begin their work in the ambulance or the helicopter, before they reach the ER. They must immediately sedate patients whose condition can deteriorate rapidly because of intense bleeding and severe wounds. 

In addition to putting patients under, anesthesiologists must monitor vital signs, such as blood pressure and respiration. At a moment’s notice, they may have to administer intravenous fluids or blood transfusions to ensure the safety of the heart and brain. These specialists must also watch for any side effects of the anesthesia, in addition to placing diagnostic devices to gain further information.

Their work is not done after the emergency. Trauma anesthesiologists must frequently mitigate postoperative pain with epidural, spinal, and intravenous medications. Many of them obtain additional specializations in critical care so they can treat intensive-care patients.

The STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database

Throughout his career as a practicing anesthesiologist and academic, Bruce Hugh Dorman, MD has written dozens of published research findings and served as a journal reviewer for respected journals such as the Journal of Cardiovascular Anesthesiology and Anesthesia & Analgesia. Dr. Bruce Hugh Dorman, a diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology, also is an active member of the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists (SCA)

In partnership with the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) and more than 3,000 physicians worldwide, SCA has helped compile a database that includes millions of cardiac patient records. The Adult Cardiac Surgery Database (ACSD), launched in 1989, is the largest registry of cardiac procedure outcomes. The data from this repository is used by practicing surgeons to quantify a procedure's risk and evaluate hospital performance. 

Participating hospitals must pay an annual fee and submit data through the ACSD online portal. In return for their data, hospitals and clinic receive personalized quarterly performance reviews and patient risk profiles informed by national data.

The 2017 SCA Echo Week

Bruce Hugh Dorman, MD, PhD, leads a distinguished career in the field of anesthesiology as an educator, researcher, and practitioner. Dr. Bruce Hugh Dorman is a member of the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists (SCA). With close to 5,000 thoracic, vascular, and cardiac anesthesiologist members, the global organization advocates advancement of the practice and its subspecialties. 

The society will be holding its 20th Annual SCA Comprehensive Review and Update of Perioperative Echocardiography May 21-26, 2017, at Loews Atlanta Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. This is a four-and-a-half day interdisciplinary course sponsored by SCA on the foundation and use of echocardiography. The program has been created to address the continuing need for education on the use of ultrasound science as a basic diagnostic procedure and as a perioperative cardiac performance monitor.

The event, which also features an exhibit, will allow participants to update, expand, and review their know-how of perioperative echocardiography as well as participate in intimate educational sessions to examine current and complex issues, among other activities. It also affords attendees the opportunity to connect with internationally acknowledged experts in the ultrasound field.

The Role of an Anesthesiologist

Dr. Bruce Hugh Dorman received his MD from Duke University in 1986. A diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology, Dr. Bruce Hugh Dorman is also the former staff anesthesiologist at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, Virginia. An integral part of the surgery process, anesthesiologists are valuable contributors to a medical team.

Anesthesiologists spend roughly 12 years preparing for their careers, with four years spent as an undergraduate, four years spent in medical school working toward an MD or a DO, one year in an internship, and three years in an anesthesia-specific residency program. A medical professional who studies anesthesia must be vigilant and focused, as he is responsible for supporting a patient’s life during surgery.

During a procedure, anesthesiologists transfuse blood, monitor blood pressure and oxygen levels, and keep aware of a patient’s vital signs. Before the procedure begins, an anesthesiologist will discuss medical history, past surgeries, and fears with the patient in order to determine which anesthetic would be the most effective. After the surgery, it is the anesthesiologist’s decision that determines whether a patient should be awakened or kept asleep with the support of a breathing tube.