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Author: 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 […]
Read MoreAuthors: Celeste Day, MS, CRNA; Edward A Bittner, MD, PhD Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation As of November 13, 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic has infected more than 253 million people worldwide causing more than 5 million deaths. At the time of this writing, the United States alone has had 46 million cases, resulting in 762,000 deaths.1 The […]
Read MoreAuthor: Elliott S. Greene, MD Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Introduction In U.S. acute care hospitals, 3.2% of patients develop one or more health care-associated infections (HAIs) resulting in increased patient morbidity, mortality, duration of hospitalization, and health care costs.1 Catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) are the most common etiology of HAI and these can occur with central […]
Read MoreAuthors: Caroline Thomas, MD; Jennifer M. Banayan, MD Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Vol 37 No 01 Feb 2022 Background Autism is a developmental disorder characterized by persistent deficits in communication and social interaction and is often associated with the presence of stereotypic or repetitive behaviors.1 The incidence of autism in the United States is increasing and […]
Read MoreAuthors: Monica Hoagland, MD et al Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Foreign body ingestions are common events among pediatric patients. Button battery ingestions are particularly dangerous. Although the incidence of button battery ingestions has not changed over the last 30 years,1 the rates of emergency department visits, major morbidity, and mortality have risen dramatically since the introduction […]
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