The Dead Man
I was answering consults in the ER in 1984, and there was a school of medicine. I supervised students, interns, and residents. I received a call from the resident on duty, "Doc...
My study about propofol in the 80s
In the 80s the Baxter comp asked me to conduct a study of his new hypnotic Propofol. The other anesthesiologists were afraid of this novel drug. But I am brave and bold and said...
New Hope for Chronic Back Pain Sufferers
Almost everyone has experienced some form of pain in their lifetime but imagine the worst possible pain that is present 24 hours a day. Chronic pain sufferers often exhaust all...
Understanding Pain: The Importance of a Proper Diagnosis
At some point in our lives, most of us will suffer from chronic pain. One out of every three Americans live daily with discomfort from an injury, arthritis, or cancer. We know...
From Pacifiers to E-Cigarettes
We are creatures of habit from the moment we are born. It seems that the hand is a constant presence in the mouth of an infant exploring a new found environment, eventually graduating...
Opiate Crisis: Fact or Fantasy?
When I watched my father dealing with the "drug abuse crisis" of the 60s and 70s, I was sure the government was this Benevolent Grandfather wanting to care for us. As I have watched...
The Silent Killer
She moves in a stealthy manner, makes no sounds, emits no scent, you insist that you don’t know her and you have no reason to be suspicious of anything. Who is this sly culprit?...
Pain-Free Labor and Delivery
Many pregnant women near their delivery date have preconceived notions about the management of their labor and delivery. Some plan a “natural” delivery, some want only intravenous...
Barry L. Friedberg
Anesthesiologist
You Can Be in Control of Your Anesthesia
Many people have anesthesia fears. They want to know "How does my anesthesiologist know how much to give me? How do I avoid getting too much? "Before the brain monitor, anesthesiologists...
