Rita “Proudly Vaccinated” Agarwal MD

Passionate #pediatricanesthesiologist, Mom of 3 boys, one dog and 4 cats, #acutepain doctor . All opinions are my own I work with. @pedspainmed @CSAhq

[Rita “Proudly Vaccinated” Agarwal MD @Ritaagarwal6]

'You Need Help But Not From Us': A Poem on Burnout.
I wrote this a couple of years ago in response to my husbands experiences. EVERYTHING that Dr. Charity talked about is true. #spa2021 ⁦@PediAnesthesia⁩ ⁦@AmerAcadPeds⁩ @pedspain https://t.co/4We3Y9bm5z

[Rita “Proudly Vaccinated” Agarwal MD @Ritaagarwal6]

Excited to share our latest #pediatricanesthesiaarticle of the day
@PediAnesthesia @usasp_pedspain @PedsPainMed @CSAHQ @ASALifeline
Substance Use Before Surgery? Does it really impact postoperative pain?, by @DrRonLitman https://t.co/Pr5yM48eed

[CSA @CSAHQ]

CSAOF: CSA Foundation Launches Research Grant Program with Inaugural Award Recipients | By Ronald D. Pearl, MD, PhD, FASA and Mark Zakowski, MD, FASA Read more here: https://t.co/WPXBlaUAjr #CSAOF

[Merlin Larson, MD @MerlinLarsonMD1]

Dudley W. Buxton’s (1851-1932) book “Anesthetics” was the most popular book on how to deliver anesthesia for 3 decades.There were 7 editions between 1888 to 1921. He emphasized that the delivery of safe anesthesia cannot simply be a mechanical procedure (text from 1900 edition).

[CSA @CSAHQ]

Thinking about #anesthesiology residency in CA? Explore the CSA Residency LookBook and discover programs across the state. Compare opportunities, learn about training experiences, & find the right fit for your future. #Match2027. Read here: https://t.co/FnOh1S9JuS.

[Rita “Proudly Vaccinated” Agarwal MD @Ritaagarwal6]

@CSAHQ This is a beautiful and fun way to get know most of the #anesthesiology programs in California #anesresidency

[Rita “Proudly Vaccinated” Agarwal MD @Ritaagarwal6]

@Siva6faces @ASALifeline @ASAGrassroots @ASAMonitor @ASRA_Society @pgiam005 @EMARIANOMD @KalagaraHari Thank you to the @ASALifeline for giving me the opportunity to do this. Inspired by articles shared with me by @CSAHQ

[Siva Arumugam, MD, FASA @Siva6faces]

Thank you @Ritaagarwal6 for highlighting this
🔥#Physician burnout
🐘Insurer consolidation
📉 Declining reimbursements
💔 Compromised patient care & safety
@ASALifeline @ASAGrassroots @ASAMonitor @ASRA_Society @pgiam005 @EMARIANOMD @KalagaraHari
https://t.co/8aVzcvqtql

[Ludwig H Lin MD 林浩白 (@LudwigLinMD.bsky.social) @LudwigLin]

Dr @Ritaagarwal6 of the California Society of Anesthesiologists and the Society of Pediatric Anesthesia did an amazing podcast about this:

https://t.co/TgjnexcJ4i

[Rita “Proudly Vaccinated” Agarwal MD @Ritaagarwal6]

What surgeons don’t understand about anesthesia https://t.co/jx6ykjDOqC
@CSAHQ @stanfordanes @PedsPainMed @PediAnesthesia

[Rita “Proudly Vaccinated” Agarwal MD @Ritaagarwal6]

Happy Father’s Day. Spent the morning waking in the #summerscamper @StanfordChild @LPFCH first Time. Hopefully not the last @stanfordanes

[Rita “Proudly Vaccinated” Agarwal MD @Ritaagarwal6]

@ASALifeline @kevinmd So honored to have been allowed to write this for the ASA and KevinMD

[Rita “Proudly Vaccinated” Agarwal MD @Ritaagarwal6]

Time Outs are incredibly helpful and hugely important in improving patient safety

[ASA® @ASALifeline]

Pre-surgery “time outs” are crucial to ensuring the right procedure is performed on the correct site and patient. ASA recognizes the need for every surgical team to pause and verify before the first incision is made. Learn more: https://t.co/8OoqlAtnRw

#NationalTimeOutDay

[ASA® @ASALifeline]

Physicians are stretched thin—longer hours, sicker patients, rising admin burdens, and stagnant reimbursement. With insurer consolidation and federal cuts, what does this mean for patient care? Insights from @Ritaagarwal6 via @kevinmd: https://t.co/GbVww6u27k

[Gabrielle Giffords @GabbyGiffords]

I’m wearing orange on Gun Violence Awareness Day in honor of Hadiya Pendleton, and every person impacted by gun violence.

At just 15-years-old, Hadiya was shot and killed while at a park in Chicago—one week after performing in President Obama’s inauguration. Her whole life was ahead of her.

[Rita “Proudly Vaccinated” Agarwal MD @Ritaagarwal6]

@CSAHQ

[ASA® @ASALifeline]

Physicians are stretched thin—longer hours, sicker patients, rising admin burdens, and stagnant reimbursement. With insurer consolidation and federal cuts, what does this mean for patient care? Insights from @Ritaagarwal6 via @kevinmd: https://t.co/GbVww6u27k

[Rita “Proudly Vaccinated” Agarwal MD @Ritaagarwal6]

@LudwigLin 😊🙏

[Rita “Proudly Vaccinated” Agarwal MD @Ritaagarwal6]

Insurance consolidation is a patient safety problem https://t.co/8SI9ROVC7M via @kevinmd
Superexcited to share my latest KevinMD article representing the ASA on hte impact of insureance consolidation and federal cuts @ASALifeline @CSAHQ

[Anesthesiology Journals @_Anesthesiology]

In a new review article, Dalal et al. identify risk factors for postanesthesia apnea in former preterm infants after general and neuraxial anesthesia, concluding that neuraxial anesthesia is associated with fewer apnea events.

Read the full article: https://t.co/1pxo4HjLR6

[CSA @CSAHQ]

🚨 What happens to rural anesthesia care when federal health funding is slashed?
🎧 Full episode: https://t.co/PEKNaXdRcv
#CSAPodcast #VitalTimes #RuralHealth #Anesthesiology

[CSA @CSAHQ]

Physicians: Is your workload manageable? Yes… No… Often… or Rarely?

Your honest input helps CSA advocate for real change.

Take the 2026 CSA Harassment & Practice Management Survey 👇 https://t.co/YUzx4FvxFH #Anesthesia #DoctorLife #MedTwitter