Articles by Teresa Otto, MD

Articles by Teresa Otto, MD

Recommendations for Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Orders in the Perioperative Period

We all strive to do right by our patients, including abiding by their wishes surrounding resuscitation during surgery. I’m guilty of visibly cringing when I […]

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Hobbies That Travel Well

Just because you’re on the road doesn’t mean you need to set aside hobbies you enjoy. Wondering what hobbies are particularly amenable to a locum […]

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JCAHO is Inspecting the Hospital, Now What?

As luck would have it, your assignment coincides with a Joint Commission (TJC) inspection. The organization is beefing up protocols, tucking away all that equipment […]

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7 Ways to Show Your Value in the Operating Room

You seem to fit perfectly in the organization’s anesthesia department and hope to extend your stay. From learning a surgeon’s preferences, to properly documenting the […]

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