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Author: Tony Mira F1rstNews Summary So many anesthesia groups are so busy meeting the service requirements of the facilities they serve that they often fail to take a step back to consider just why they feel so overwhelmed and what they can do about it. Strategic planning can prove to be an invaluable business tool. […]
Read MoreAuthor: Tony Mira F1rstNews SUMMARY When the anesthesia provider opts for monitored anesthesia care in a patient case, what is he/she […]
Read MoreAuthors: Jina Sinskey, MD et al Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation SUMMARY:Academic anesthesiology departments must consider the unique needs of their learners and faculty to foster well-being within the three realms of academic medicine: medical education, scientific inquiry, and leadership. Here we share our experience and summarize the well-being solutions we have developed. Our department’s well-being […]
Read MoreAuthor: Amy E. Vinson, MD, FAAP The information provided is for safety-related educational purposes only, and does not constitute medical or legal advice. Individual or group responses are only commentary, provided for purposes of education or discussion, and are neither statements of advice nor the opinions of APSF. It is not the intention of APSF […]
Read MoreAuthor: Adam Rowden MedicalNewsToday Arrhythmia is the medical term for an irregular or abnormal heartbeat. There are many ways to manage arrhythmia, including lifestyle changes and medicines. Some untreated arrhythmias can lead to life threatening complications. Arrhythmia is the term used to describe an irregular or abnormal heartbeat. A person with an arrhythmia might have a […]
Read MoreThis is for our readers who treat pain patients. Author: Michael Walter Cardiovascular Business Daily acetaminophen use may put hypertension patients at a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new analysis published in Circulation.[1] “The significant risks of acetaminophen in overdose are well-known,” wrote first author Iain M. MacIntyre, PhD, a specialist with National Health Service […]
Read MoreAuthor: Jeffrey Feldman, MD, MSE Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation In Response to: Thermal Injury After Use of a Convective Warming System Convection warmers are a well-established therapeutic adjunct in the operating room, helping to maintain normothermia safely for millions of patients every year. These devices increase body temperature by transferring heat to the skin where it […]
Read MoreAuthors: Luke S. Janik, MD; Ryan Lewandowski, SRNA Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation SUMMARY:We present two cases of thermal injuries resulting from use of a convection warming system. In both cases, the “Over Temperature” audible and visual alarms did not activate. In one of the cases, the air manifold piece was inadvertently missing. We ask the […]
Read MoreThe APSF Committee on Technology This Statement was authored by the APSF Committee on Technology and approved by the APSF Board of Directors. The APSF Committee on Technology (COT) has reviewed statements* for patient monitoring during anesthesia care published by a sampling of professional organizations from around the world. Since patient safety during anesthesia is […]
Read MoreAuthor: Jesús A. Cabrera, MD, PhD Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation In Response to: Thermal Injury After Use of a Convective Warming System In Response: Thank you for engaging with Smiths Medical regarding our Level 1® Equator® Convective Warming Device and Level 1 Snuggle Warm® Convective Warming Blanket. We received the report of two patients who experienced […]
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