APSF News & Updates
Loss of Resistance Epidural Syringes with a Retraction Stop and the Risk of Accidental Dural Puncture
April 16, 2024
The Perifix® L.O.R. syringe (B-Braun, Melsungen, Germany) is designed to be used with the loss of resistance (LOR) technique to confirm the epidural space…
APSF Recognizes the 23 Institutions That Submitted Letters of Intent for Research Projects
March 7, 2024
The grant programs by APSF and jointly with the Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research (FAER) received 32 Letters of Intent from 23 institutions across the United States and Canada…
Anesthesia Risk Alert Program: A Proactive Safety Initiative
January 3, 2024
This article describes protocol implementation and early results for a screening and risk mitigation program at a nationwide anesthesia practice with 6000 clinicians practicing at nearly 450 facilities in the…
Lessons from the Covid era: Is it time for PPE upgrades?
December 18, 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic has undeniably transformed our approach to infection control practices and highlighted the profound impact on the public and healthcare workforce. As we move beyond this unprecedented event, we must…
When the Supraglottic Airway Device is the Problem, not the Solution!
December 11, 2023
Supraglottic airways are commonly used for airway management in both emergency and elective settings due to their high success rates and ease of use. Advantages associated with these airways include…