Michael Hofkamp, MD, FASA
@hofkampmichael.bsky.social
(He/him) father, husband, OB anesthesiologist, golfer, wine enthusiast. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ally
My three “expensive hobbies” are golf, wine, and academic anesthesia
📍Round Rock, TX, USA
My three “expensive hobbies” are golf, wine, and academic anesthesia
📍Round Rock, TX, USA
Pinned
Published in International Journal of OB Anes: Patient and clinical characteristics associated with pain during cesarean delivery (PDCD).
We found that hx of anxiety, length of surgery, activation of epidural and Black race associated w/ PDCD
#AnSky #OBGYNsky 🧵
sciencedirect.com/science/articl…
We found that hx of anxiety, length of surgery, activation of epidural and Black race associated w/ PDCD
#AnSky #OBGYNsky 🧵
sciencedirect.com/science/articl…
Reposted by Michael Hofkamp, MD, FASA
Ok it’s time for the second #AnSkyDebate featuring this article from @anaesjournal.bsky.social.
Engage and discuss this very interesting paper.
Tag @anaesjournal.bsky.social who suggested this topic.
Follow and repost to increase exposure.
This is so topical.
Enjoy ☺️
Engage and discuss this very interesting paper.
Tag @anaesjournal.bsky.social who suggested this topic.
Follow and repost to increase exposure.
This is so topical.
Enjoy ☺️
Pre-operative use of GLP-1s is known to delay gastric emptying, but does that translate to an increased risk of pulmonary aspiration?
This systematic review and meta-analysis suggests NO.
#GLP-1 #AnSky #MedSky
doi.org/10.1111/anae...
This systematic review and meta-analysis suggests NO.
#GLP-1 #AnSky #MedSky
doi.org/10.1111/anae...
April 25, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Ok it’s time for the second #AnSkyDebate featuring this article from @anaesjournal.bsky.social.
Engage and discuss this very interesting paper.
Tag @anaesjournal.bsky.social who suggested this topic.
Follow and repost to increase exposure.
This is so topical.
Enjoy ☺️
Engage and discuss this very interesting paper.
Tag @anaesjournal.bsky.social who suggested this topic.
Follow and repost to increase exposure.
This is so topical.
Enjoy ☺️
Reposted by Michael Hofkamp, MD, FASA
Editorial: Best anaesthetic technique for prevention of postoperative cognitive dysfunction in older patients after hip fracture surgery – is the debate over?
#AnSky #MedSky #OrthoSky
doi.org/10.1111/anae...
#AnSky #MedSky #OrthoSky
doi.org/10.1111/anae...
April 15, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Editorial: Best anaesthetic technique for prevention of postoperative cognitive dysfunction in older patients after hip fracture surgery – is the debate over?
#AnSky #MedSky #OrthoSky
doi.org/10.1111/anae...
#AnSky #MedSky #OrthoSky
doi.org/10.1111/anae...
Reposted by Michael Hofkamp, MD, FASA
#POCUS is a valuable tool in #anaesthesia
Here is a mini collection of our case reports highlighting its use.
buff.ly/8TbXL4L
buff.ly/ffAWKNx
buff.ly/4sWYUTX
buff.ly/K8LGMbY
#AnSky #MedSky #regional #OBSky #RASky #AirwaySky #SurgSky #PainSky
Here is a mini collection of our case reports highlighting its use.
buff.ly/8TbXL4L
buff.ly/ffAWKNx
buff.ly/4sWYUTX
buff.ly/K8LGMbY
#AnSky #MedSky #regional #OBSky #RASky #AirwaySky #SurgSky #PainSky
buff.ly
April 13, 2025 at 9:35 AM
#POCUS is a valuable tool in #anaesthesia
Here is a mini collection of our case reports highlighting its use.
buff.ly/8TbXL4L
buff.ly/ffAWKNx
buff.ly/4sWYUTX
buff.ly/K8LGMbY
#AnSky #MedSky #regional #OBSky #RASky #AirwaySky #SurgSky #PainSky
Here is a mini collection of our case reports highlighting its use.
buff.ly/8TbXL4L
buff.ly/ffAWKNx
buff.ly/4sWYUTX
buff.ly/K8LGMbY
#AnSky #MedSky #regional #OBSky #RASky #AirwaySky #SurgSky #PainSky
Reposted by Michael Hofkamp, MD, FASA
The Snapshot Obstetric National Anaesthetics Research (SONAR) project investigating pain during Caesarean with neuraxial anaesthesia got underway this week.
This NIHR portfolio project is something I have been agitating for over almost 10 years. Why? 1/
This NIHR portfolio project is something I have been agitating for over almost 10 years. Why? 1/
March 21, 2025 at 6:43 PM
The Snapshot Obstetric National Anaesthetics Research (SONAR) project investigating pain during Caesarean with neuraxial anaesthesia got underway this week.
This NIHR portfolio project is something I have been agitating for over almost 10 years. Why? 1/
This NIHR portfolio project is something I have been agitating for over almost 10 years. Why? 1/
Reposted by Michael Hofkamp, MD, FASA
We are on BlueSky! #ObAnes friends, give us a follow to keep up with the latest in Obstetric Anesthesia!
@ruthilandau.bsky.social @oaa-anaes.bsky.social
@ruthilandau.bsky.social @oaa-anaes.bsky.social
Published in International Journal of OB Anes: Patient and clinical characteristics associated with pain during cesarean delivery (PDCD).
We found that hx of anxiety, length of surgery, activation of epidural and Black race associated w/ PDCD
#AnSky #OBGYNsky 🧵
sciencedirect.com/science/articl…
We found that hx of anxiety, length of surgery, activation of epidural and Black race associated w/ PDCD
#AnSky #OBGYNsky 🧵
sciencedirect.com/science/articl…
March 3, 2025 at 10:27 AM
We are on BlueSky! #ObAnes friends, give us a follow to keep up with the latest in Obstetric Anesthesia!
@ruthilandau.bsky.social @oaa-anaes.bsky.social
@ruthilandau.bsky.social @oaa-anaes.bsky.social
Reposted by Michael Hofkamp, MD, FASA
Reposted by Michael Hofkamp, MD, FASA
What does ethical leadership look like?
There are six main principles:
• respect
• accountability
• service
• honesty
• justice
• community
#AnSky #MedSky #LeadershipSky
https://doi.org/10.1111/anae.16561
There are six main principles:
• respect
• accountability
• service
• honesty
• justice
• community
#AnSky #MedSky #LeadershipSky
https://doi.org/10.1111/anae.16561
February 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM
What does ethical leadership look like?
There are six main principles:
• respect
• accountability
• service
• honesty
• justice
• community
#AnSky #MedSky #LeadershipSky
https://doi.org/10.1111/anae.16561
There are six main principles:
• respect
• accountability
• service
• honesty
• justice
• community
#AnSky #MedSky #LeadershipSky
https://doi.org/10.1111/anae.16561
Reposted by Michael Hofkamp, MD, FASA
"Toxic leadership: when culture sabotages clinical excellence"
#AnSky #MedSky #LeadershipSky
https://doi.org/10.1111/anae.16561
#AnSky #MedSky #LeadershipSky
https://doi.org/10.1111/anae.16561
February 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
"Toxic leadership: when culture sabotages clinical excellence"
#AnSky #MedSky #LeadershipSky
https://doi.org/10.1111/anae.16561
#AnSky #MedSky #LeadershipSky
https://doi.org/10.1111/anae.16561
Reposted by Michael Hofkamp, MD, FASA
Reposted by Michael Hofkamp, MD, FASA
Why might there be worse outcomes in after-hours surgery?
• surgeon fatigue
• resource availability
• patient characteristics
• types of surgeries scheduled
• circadian rhythm disruption
#AnSky #MedSky #SurgSky
https://buff.ly/4aXXmE6
• surgeon fatigue
• resource availability
• patient characteristics
• types of surgeries scheduled
• circadian rhythm disruption
#AnSky #MedSky #SurgSky
https://buff.ly/4aXXmE6
February 12, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Why might there be worse outcomes in after-hours surgery?
• surgeon fatigue
• resource availability
• patient characteristics
• types of surgeries scheduled
• circadian rhythm disruption
#AnSky #MedSky #SurgSky
https://buff.ly/4aXXmE6
• surgeon fatigue
• resource availability
• patient characteristics
• types of surgeries scheduled
• circadian rhythm disruption
#AnSky #MedSky #SurgSky
https://buff.ly/4aXXmE6
Reposted by Michael Hofkamp, MD, FASA
For those of you who missed the, ahem, discussion around ultrasound-guided neuraxial puncture last week, it's not too late to check out the editorial and join the debate!
@decarvalhocc.bsky.social @elboghdadly.bsky.social
#AnSky #MedSky #OBSky #PainSky #POCUS #RASky
https://buff.ly/42LsEfd
@decarvalhocc.bsky.social @elboghdadly.bsky.social
#AnSky #MedSky #OBSky #PainSky #POCUS #RASky
https://buff.ly/42LsEfd
February 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
For those of you who missed the, ahem, discussion around ultrasound-guided neuraxial puncture last week, it's not too late to check out the editorial and join the debate!
@decarvalhocc.bsky.social @elboghdadly.bsky.social
#AnSky #MedSky #OBSky #PainSky #POCUS #RASky
https://buff.ly/42LsEfd
@decarvalhocc.bsky.social @elboghdadly.bsky.social
#AnSky #MedSky #OBSky #PainSky #POCUS #RASky
https://buff.ly/42LsEfd
Reposted by Michael Hofkamp, MD, FASA
Does the ROUTE that you give dexamethasone for rebound pain following peripheral nerve blocks matter?
#AnSky #MedSky #PainSky #RASky
https://buff.ly/3CMuXEs
#AnSky #MedSky #PainSky #RASky
https://buff.ly/3CMuXEs
February 11, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Does the ROUTE that you give dexamethasone for rebound pain following peripheral nerve blocks matter?
#AnSky #MedSky #PainSky #RASky
https://buff.ly/3CMuXEs
#AnSky #MedSky #PainSky #RASky
https://buff.ly/3CMuXEs
Reposted by Michael Hofkamp, MD, FASA
What is the efficacy and safety of intraoperative controlled hypotension. New commentary by the authors of a recent systematic review. #BP #hypotension #blood #Ansky
www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S000...
www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S000...
February 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
What is the efficacy and safety of intraoperative controlled hypotension. New commentary by the authors of a recent systematic review. #BP #hypotension #blood #Ansky
www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S000...
www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S000...
Reposted by Michael Hofkamp, MD, FASA
Study (N=462) finds even though girls and boys performed equally on a task, girls didn't believe they had done as well as boys. Boys overestimated their competence (relative to girls & reality) & negotiated for a larger reward than the girls. @kimelsesser.bsky.social
www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
Boys More Likely Than Girls To Negotiate For Bigger Rewards, Study Finds
A new set of studies reveals that boys begin asking for more than girls in negotiations as early as elementary school.
www.forbes.com
February 4, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Study (N=462) finds even though girls and boys performed equally on a task, girls didn't believe they had done as well as boys. Boys overestimated their competence (relative to girls & reality) & negotiated for a larger reward than the girls. @kimelsesser.bsky.social
www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
Reposted by Michael Hofkamp, MD, FASA
Congressional delegation outside USAID now: “We are here to shed a light on a crime unfolding before our eyes.”
February 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Congressional delegation outside USAID now: “We are here to shed a light on a crime unfolding before our eyes.”
Reposted by Michael Hofkamp, MD, FASA
Happy #NationalWomensPhysicianDay 💕💗💖💞
Grateful to work with this brilliant and talented all⭐️ group of 🚺 #chestrads and #cardiacimagers @weillcornell.bsky.social 🫀🫁
Grateful to work with this brilliant and talented all⭐️ group of 🚺 #chestrads and #cardiacimagers @weillcornell.bsky.social 🫀🫁
February 3, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Happy #NationalWomensPhysicianDay 💕💗💖💞
Grateful to work with this brilliant and talented all⭐️ group of 🚺 #chestrads and #cardiacimagers @weillcornell.bsky.social 🫀🫁
Grateful to work with this brilliant and talented all⭐️ group of 🚺 #chestrads and #cardiacimagers @weillcornell.bsky.social 🫀🫁
Reposted by Michael Hofkamp, MD, FASA
About to be a rare commodity
February 3, 2025 at 2:11 AM
About to be a rare commodity
Reposted by Michael Hofkamp, MD, FASA
#AnSky Preoperative estimated glomerular filtration rate to predict cardiac events in major noncardiac surgery: a secondary analysis of two large international studies - British Journal of Anaesthesia www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S000....
Preoperative estimated glomerular filtration rate to predict cardiac events in major noncardiac surgery: a secondary analysis of two large international studies
Optimised use of kidney function information might improve cardiac risk prediction
in noncardiac surgery.
www.bjanaesthesia.org
February 3, 2025 at 2:48 AM
#AnSky Preoperative estimated glomerular filtration rate to predict cardiac events in major noncardiac surgery: a secondary analysis of two large international studies - British Journal of Anaesthesia www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S000....
Reposted by Michael Hofkamp, MD, FASA
Hey everyone! Incredible news!
Trans Scouts selling GS cookies this year on my list have sold over 50,000 boxes of GS cookies!
If you want girl scout cookies, consider buying from a trans girl scout this year! They'll mail them to you!
This is literally my fav thing to do every year :)
Trans Scouts selling GS cookies this year on my list have sold over 50,000 boxes of GS cookies!
If you want girl scout cookies, consider buying from a trans girl scout this year! They'll mail them to you!
This is literally my fav thing to do every year :)
1. Did you know that Girl Scouts has, for a long time, accepted trans girls and nonbinary scouts?
Trans kids are under attack. Every year, I make a thread of trans and nonbinary girl scouts you can get your cookies from.
Lets get our cookies from them this year in solidarity!
Trans kids are under attack. Every year, I make a thread of trans and nonbinary girl scouts you can get your cookies from.
Lets get our cookies from them this year in solidarity!
2025 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From!
This year, consider ordering your Girl Scout cookies from a trans girl scout to make their day!
www.erininthemorning.com
January 22, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Hey everyone! Incredible news!
Trans Scouts selling GS cookies this year on my list have sold over 50,000 boxes of GS cookies!
If you want girl scout cookies, consider buying from a trans girl scout this year! They'll mail them to you!
This is literally my fav thing to do every year :)
Trans Scouts selling GS cookies this year on my list have sold over 50,000 boxes of GS cookies!
If you want girl scout cookies, consider buying from a trans girl scout this year! They'll mail them to you!
This is literally my fav thing to do every year :)
4 years ago, I bet a skeptical buddy that Joe Biden would complete his term. This was subject to Biden dying, resigning, being impeached, etc. Joe came through and so did my buddy with this check! (And he did settle the bet with cash!) Thank you Mr. President for your service.
January 21, 2025 at 2:29 PM
4 years ago, I bet a skeptical buddy that Joe Biden would complete his term. This was subject to Biden dying, resigning, being impeached, etc. Joe came through and so did my buddy with this check! (And he did settle the bet with cash!) Thank you Mr. President for your service.
Published in International Journal of OB Anes: Patient and clinical characteristics associated with pain during cesarean delivery (PDCD).
We found that hx of anxiety, length of surgery, activation of epidural and Black race associated w/ PDCD
#AnSky #OBGYNsky 🧵
sciencedirect.com/science/articl…
We found that hx of anxiety, length of surgery, activation of epidural and Black race associated w/ PDCD
#AnSky #OBGYNsky 🧵
sciencedirect.com/science/articl…
January 18, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Published in International Journal of OB Anes: Patient and clinical characteristics associated with pain during cesarean delivery (PDCD).
We found that hx of anxiety, length of surgery, activation of epidural and Black race associated w/ PDCD
#AnSky #OBGYNsky 🧵
sciencedirect.com/science/articl…
We found that hx of anxiety, length of surgery, activation of epidural and Black race associated w/ PDCD
#AnSky #OBGYNsky 🧵
sciencedirect.com/science/articl…
I’m a casual user of Tik Tok here in the United States. I acknowledge that it is the “empty calories” of how one can spend time. I think that politicians tried to make political hay of bashing/banning it and those chickens are absolutely coming home to roost tomorrow if it goes dark.
January 18, 2025 at 2:25 PM
I’m a casual user of Tik Tok here in the United States. I acknowledge that it is the “empty calories” of how one can spend time. I think that politicians tried to make political hay of bashing/banning it and those chickens are absolutely coming home to roost tomorrow if it goes dark.
A very public and ugly falling out between Musk and Trump. (and Trump will emerge with the upper hand)
What’s on your 2025 Bingo Card?
December 31, 2024 at 8:22 PM
A very public and ugly falling out between Musk and Trump. (and Trump will emerge with the upper hand)
It’s wild what is happening on X right now. Conservative firebrand Laura Loomer has had her blue check revoked, allegedly for criticizing Musk for his advocacy of H1B programs. Apparently some animals “are more equal than others” in regards to free speech over there
www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
Elon Musk accused of censoring Laura Loomer, MAGA Republicans on X
The claims came after Elon Musk was involved in a public feud with some Republicans over immigration.
www.nbcnews.com
December 29, 2024 at 12:55 PM
It’s wild what is happening on X right now. Conservative firebrand Laura Loomer has had her blue check revoked, allegedly for criticizing Musk for his advocacy of H1B programs. Apparently some animals “are more equal than others” in regards to free speech over there
www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...