77th ASSH Annual Meeting - Back to Basics: Practice and Education-IC40: Hand Call 101: A Surgeon's Guide to Optimizing Patient Care, Avoiding Pitfalls, and Ensuring Self-Preservation (AM22)

IC40: Hand Call 101: A Surgeon's Guide to Optimizing Patient Care, Avoiding Pitfalls, and Ensuring Self-Preservation (AM22)

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Video Summary

The video transcript discusses various topics related to hand surgery call, including open fractures, infections, nerve injuries, replantation, and compartment syndrome. The speakers emphasize the importance of being prepared for call by having relevant phone numbers saved in advance and being familiar with hospital resources, implant companies, and limitations of the hospital and practice. They also stress the significance of managing stress and maintaining well-being while on call. This includes setting family expectations, organizing pet and child care, and preparing meals in advance to minimize stress at home. The speakers suggest having a support network of colleagues and resources to rely on during call and being prepared for a wide range of cases and situations. They also discuss the importance of managing workload and taking care of oneself through adequate sleep, exercise, and good nutrition. Ultimately, knowing oneself and finding strategies to maintain well-being are crucial in successfully navigating the challenges of being on call in a hand surgery practice.

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Session Tracks Physician Wellness

Session Tracks Practice Management

Session Tracks Young members

Speaker Brandon S. Smetana, MD

Speaker Genevieve Marie Rambau, MD

Speaker Helen G. Hui-Chou, MD, FACS

Speaker Joseph A. Gil, MD

Speaker Ramesh C. Srinivasan, MD

Speaker Tyler Steven Pidgeon, MD

Keywords

open fractures

infections

nerve injuries

replantation

compartment syndrome

phone numbers

hospital resources

managing stress

maintaining well-being