And given the chance, children will be honest about almost anything. Thank you for teaching us about anesthesia and showing us the slides. I learned that you can take your heart beat from your finger and that I.V. means intravenous. My favorite part was the slides.
Students are naturally curious about what makes the body tick.
With a little planning and the investment of a morning or an afternoon, you can bring a world of wisdom about anesthesiology to a group of interested youngsters. You can discuss the basics of maintaining good health, or take them on an imaginary trip to the hospital. ASA can offer some materials to help make your visit educational and fun. The Committee on Communications thanks Dr. Witzeling and other ASA members who have taken time and made the effort to reach out to the young members of their community. Like the practice of anesthesiology itself, the rewards are immediate and long-lasting.