What if a simple component replacement could jeopardize patient safety during surgery? Join us as we discuss critical anesthesia safety concerns with our special guest, Dr. Yuki Kuruma, an experienced anesthetist from Japan's Saiseikai Matsusaka General Hospital. Kuruma sheds light on the potential dangers of replacing CO2 absorbent canisters and the risk of hypoventilation caused by defective canisters. Reflecting on a significant 2013 incident involving a canister leak, we uncover why these issues remain pressing today and the urgent need for heightened awareness among anesthesia professiona ..read more

? Big News! Letters of Intent for the 2025 APSF-FAER MRTG are NOW OPEN! ?✨ Celebrate patient safety innovation & meet our 2025 grant recipients! #PatientSafety #Anesthesia #Research #Innovation #APSFGrants #APSFGrants #APSF #FAER Learn more at https://www.apsf.org/grants-and-awards ..read more

What impact do communication failures have on anesthesia patient safety, particularly for those with limited English proficiency? Join us as we welcome anesthesiology resident, Dr. Yasuko Mano, who sheds light on this critical issue. Drawing from her personal experiences and research, Mano reveals how language barriers can lead to less patient-centered care and increased risks during high-pressure situations like medication reconciliation and obtaining informed consent. Through her insights, we explore the often-overlooked moments in healthcare settings where communication breakdowns can lead ..read more

Fatigue can negatively impact patient safety and clinician well being. Read the latest “In the Literature” summary at https://www.apsf.org/in-the-literature/effects-of-fatigue-on-anaesthetist-well-being-and-patient-safety/ #anesthesia #anesthesiology ..read more

What if the future of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) could be shorter, safer, and more effective? Uncover the latest insights into drug-eluting stents and how they are transforming how we think about dual-antiplatelet therapy. Join us as we examine the game-changing recommendations from top cardiology societies, which suggest that newer-generation stents can significantly reduce the duration of DAPT, particularly for patients with a high bleeding risk. Listen in as we dissect the innovative tools like the PRECISE-DAPT score and ARC-HBR criteria used to determine bleeding risk, ensuring patie ..read more

? For Immediate Release from the #APSFNewsletter ?: The #IVFluidShortage caused by #HurricaneHelene is still impacting patient care nationwide. Here are the latest critical updates. ?? ?️ Watch the full 3-minute update now! #PatientSafety #anesthesia Read the full article at https://www.apsf.org/article/the-sterile-intravenous-iv-fluid-shortage-crisis-update ..read more

While replacement of absorbent canisters is possible during a case, leak tests cannot be performed in the middle of a case. Read the entire series in the October 2024 #APSFNewsletter to learn more! #patientsafety #anesthesia #anesthesiology #anesthesiamachine #ventilator Read the full article at https://www.apsf.org/article/replacing-co2-absorbent-during-surgery-the-risk-of-hypoventilation-continues ..read more

Visual inspection of the canister prior to replacement, as well as manual ventilation immediately after replacement, can help detect canister leaks. For more, go to the October 2024 #APSFNewsletter! #ventilator #anesthesiamachine #anesthesiology #anesthesia #patientsafety Read the full article at https://www.apsf.org/article/replacing-co2-absorbent-during-surgery-the-risk-of-hypoventilation-continues ..read more

What if the future of cardiac care meant shorter duration of dual antiplatelet therapy without compromising safety? Join us as we explore this possibility with Dr. Joseph Szokol, a leading expert in clinical anesthesiology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. Dr. Szokol shares his insights into the revolutionary advancements in drug-eluting stent technology, which are reshaping how we approach perioperative care and patient safety. With over 600,000 cardiac stents placed each year, this episode is a must-listen for understanding the evolving landscape and its implications for anesthesia prof ..read more

Changing the absorbent during a case may cause failure in ventilation if there is a previously undetected crack or hole in the absorbent. Go to the October 2024 #APSFNewsletter to learn more! #ventilator #patientsafety #anesthesia #anesthesiology #anesthesiamachine Read the full article at https://www.apsf.org/article/replacing-co2-absorbent-during-surgery-the-risk-of-hypoventilation-continues ..read more