Videolaryngoscopic endotracheal intubation (GlideScope) of morbidly obese patients in semi-erect position: a comparison with rapid sequence induction in supine position.

Background: In regards to peri-anesthetic morbidity considerations, morbidly obese patients often have full stomach for extended periods secondary to delayed gastric emptying. Additionally, they may have difficulty lying supine because of multiple reasons.

Study Objectives: The purpose of the study was to compare endotracheal intubation of morbidly obese patients placed in semi-erect position with the rapid sequence induction in the supine position using GlideScope video laryngoscopy.

The utility of pre-residency standardized tests for anesthesiology resident selection: the place of United States Medical Licensing Examination scores.

Background: The resident selection process could be improved if United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) scores obtained during residency application were found to predict success on the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) written examination (part 1). In this study, we compared USMLE performance during medical school to anesthesiology residency standardized examination performance.

Methods: Sixty-nine anesthesiology residents' USMLE, ABA/American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) In-Training Examination, and ABA written board examination (part 1) scores were compared.