Anesthesia Patient Safety Podcast Archive
The official podcast of the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) is brought to you by host Alli Bechtel MD, featuring the latest information and news in perioperative and anesthesia patient safety.
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Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel. This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.
We are highlighting the impact of single-use, disposable products during anesthesia care on patient safety, the environment, and the checkbook. Making the switch to reusable devices can make a big difference with decreased environmental impact and cost while maintaining patient safety and supply availability. Our focus today is on blood pressure cuffs, gowns, OR hats and arm coverings, and pulse oximetry probes for the exciting conclusion of this two-part series.
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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/193-sustainable-and-safe-anesthesia-care/
© 2024, The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation
Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel. This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.
Tune in for a Rapid Response two-part series. First up, we discuss electronic interference between the radiofrequency detection wand, the Medtronic Situate Detection System X, and the Twitchview train of four monitorinng device from Blink Device Company. We also discuss the development of the pre-anesthesia machine checkout procedure before we review several cases of anesthesia machine malfunction next week.
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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/182-rapid-response-electronic-interference-and-anesthesia-machine-malfunction-part-1/
© 2023, The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation
Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel. This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.
We are diving back into the APSF Archives to discuss complications following epidural steroid injections. It is critical to understand the risks and benefits for these procedures. Tune in today as we review strategies to help keep patients safe during epidural steroid injections.
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© 2022, The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation
For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/130-keeping-patients-safe-during-epidural-steroid-injections/
Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel. This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.
Do you provide nitrous oxide for labor analgesia on your labor and delivery units? Tune in today as we review the efficacy of this medication as well as the maternal, fetal, and occupational safety considerations. Plus, we have APSF Grant Recipient, Vesela Kovacheva, on the show today to discuss her exciting project and passion for maternal patient safety.
© 2021, The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation
For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/78-nitrous-oxide-for-labor-analgesia/
Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel. This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.
For the last show of 2020, we return to the updated APSF Novel Coronavirus Anesthesia Resource Center to talk about the recently released joint statement by the ASA and APSF regarding elective surgery for patients who have recovered from COVID-19. Join us to learn more about isolation precautions, timing for elective surgery, and re-testing.
© 2020, The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation
For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/25-keeping-patients-safe-after-covid-19-infection/