Anesthesiology Published - 1 December, 2025 By - Dr Clemens

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Hardin Medical Center (122 beds) is offering a rare CRNA-only practice where you can enjoy full autonomy and an exceptional lifestyle. • Schedule: 2 weeks on / 1 week off (17 weeks off each year)• Model: Independent CRNA practice – no anesthesiologist supervision• Case Mix: General surgery, orthopedics, endoscopy, OB/GYN (including epidurals & C-sections)• No […]

Anesthesiology Published - 30 October, 2025 By - Dr Clemens

The Evolution of Patient Safety in Regional Anesthesia: A Journey of Progress

Authors: Vikram Bansal, MD; Nicholas Statzer, MD; Danial Shams, MD Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Vo; 40 No 3 Oct 2025 Summary:Regional anesthesia has undergone major safety improvements over the past four decades through advances in monitoring, pharmacology, and technology. Emphasis has shifted from preventing catastrophic complications to refining best practices, minimizing toxicity, and improving patient […]

Anesthesiology Published - 29 October, 2025 By - Dr Clemens

Enhancing Safety in Cardiac Anesthesiology: Current Practices and Emerging Perspectives

Authors: Lida Shaygan, DO; Amanda J. Rhee, MD; Bruce A. Bollen, MD; Miklos D. Kertai, MD, MMHC, PhD Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Vo; 40 No 3 Oct 2025 Summary:Cardiac anesthesiology has advanced significantly in perioperative monitoring, team communication, and risk reduction strategies. Ongoing challenges include patient complexity, resource variability, and integration of emerging technologies. Future […]

Anesthesiology Published - 29 October, 2025 By - Dr Clemens

Pediatric Anesthesia Safety: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

Authors: Elizabeth B. Malinzak, MD; Megha K. Kanjia, MD; C. Dean Kurth, MD Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Vo; 40 No 3 Oct 2025 Summary:Pediatric anesthesia safety has improved markedly over the past four decades through advances in monitoring, pharmacology, airway management, and safety culture. Ongoing challenges include perioperative risk in neonates and infants, medication safety, […]

Anesthesiology Published - 29 October, 2025 By - Dr Clemens

ICU Patient Safety Frontiers: Reducing Harm Through Better Handoffs and Infection Prevention

Authors: Jonathan Charnin, MD; Randy Loftus, MD Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Vo; 40 No 3 Oct 2025 Summary:This article highlights ICU safety challenges, emphasizing structured handoffs and infection prevention as critical strategies to reduce patient harm. Evidence-based communication protocols and perioperative infection control bundles are central to improving ICU outcomes. Intensive care units (ICU) emerged […]

Anesthesiology Published - 27 October, 2025 By - Dr Clemens

40 Years of Progress and Future Directions in Chronic Pain Management and Patient Safety

Authors: Steven P. Cohen, MD; Leena Mathew, MD; Stephanie G. Vanterpool, MD, MBA; Amy C.S. Pearson, MD Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Vo; 40 No 3 Oct 2025 Summary:Over four decades, chronic pain management has advanced through interventional techniques, safer pharmacologic practices, and multidisciplinary care. Key challenges remain, including opioid misuse, patient variability, and ensuring equitable […]

Anesthesiology Published - 24 October, 2025 By - Dr Clemens

40 Years of Progress in Obstetric Anesthesia Safety: Milestones, Challenges, and Future Directions

Authors: Lauren Crosby Zawierucha, MD, MSc; Emily Naoum, MD; May C. M. Pian-Smith, MD, MS Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Vo; 40 No 3 Oct 2025 Summary:Over four decades, obstetric anesthesia safety has markedly improved through advances in monitoring, airway management, neuraxial techniques, and multidisciplinary care. Ongoing challenges include maternal morbidity disparities, hemorrhage, hypertension, and the […]

Anesthesiology Published - 23 October, 2025 By - Dr Clemens

Perioperative Brain Health and Postoperative Delirium Prevention: Recommendations from the APSF Brain Health Patient Safety Priority Advisory Group

Authors: Ryan Field, MD; Lisa Bethea, MD; Arney Abcejo, MD; Jeffrey Huang, MD Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Vo; 40 No 3 Oct 2025 Summary:The APSF Brain Health Patient Safety Priority Advisory Group highlights postoperative delirium as a leading perioperative brain health risk, emphasizing prevention through risk assessment, evidence-based interventions, and team-based strategies to improve patient […]

Anesthesiology Published - 21 October, 2025 By - Dr Clemens

APSF 2000–2025: Transitioning to Perioperative Patient Safety and Reaching Worldwide

Authors: Mark A. Warner, MD; Daniel J. Cole, MD Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Vo; 40 No 3 Oct 2025 Summary:Since 2000, the APSF has expanded its focus from anesthesia-specific safety to the broader perioperative setting, while extending its global influence. Building on dramatic safety gains of the late 20th century, the foundation emphasized new priorities, […]

Anesthesiology Published - 20 October, 2025 By - Dr Clemens

APSF’s Forty-Year Commitment to Medication Safety in Anesthesia

Aubrey Samost-Williams, MD, MS; Jeffrey Cooper, PhD; Arney Abcejo, MD; Elizabeth Rebello, MD, FASA, FACHE Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Vol 40 No 3 Oct 2025 The APSF has spent four decades advancing medication safety in anesthesia through research, education, system design, and advocacy. Progress includes labeling standards, technology adoption, and cultural changes that continue to […]