Anesthesia Patient Safety Podcast (Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation )

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety. 

On the show today, we might be in a NORA location or back in the operating room or in the Intensive Care Unit because we are discussing a device that may be used anywhere neuromuscular blocking agents are administered. That’s right, we are discussing advancements in neuromuscular monitoring. Have you used a quantitative neuromuscular monitor today? This is an important monitor to keep patients safe during anesthesia care.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/84-keeping-patients-safe-and-strong-with-quantitative-neuromuscular-monitoring/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety. 

Join us today as we continue our discussion of advanced technology and quantitative neuromuscular monitoring devices. Plus, we will discuss the rollout of these new monitors in an anesthesiology department. If you are looking to incorporate quantitative neuromuscular monitoring in your department and practice, it will require time, money, education, training, and culture change, but it is a critical step help keep patients safe.

© 2022, The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation

For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/85-quantitative-neuromuscular-monitoring-now-and-going-forward/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety. 

Today, we are talking about Second Victim Syndrome which is critical to acknowledge, recognize, and treat following an unexpected adverse event. Our featured article is from the October 2021 APSF Newsletter by Stephanie Davidson called “Primum Non Nocere But What Happens Next?” Tune in to find out what happens next and hear from the author as well.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/86-primum-non-nocere-but-what-happens-next/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety. 

Join us today as we review the latest recommendations from the APSF and the ASA on the timing for elective surgery for patients following infection with COVID-19 to help minimize postoperative complications and keep patients safe. Tune in to hear answers to some of the following questions: 

Is the patient still infectious? 

What is the appropriate length of time to wait between recovery from COVID and surgery in terms of the risk to the patient for perioperative complications?

Is repeat testing necessary?

© 2022, The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation

For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/87-timing-for-surgery-following-covid-19-infection-and-postoperative-complications/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety. 

Join us today as we dive into the February 2022 APSF Newsletter article to learn about the incidence and risk factors for unplanned extubation events. Spoiler alert:  This event places patients at risk for major complications and comes with a high cost burden. Plus, we have exclusive content from one of the authors, Lauren Berkow, MD. 

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/88-unplanned-extubation-part-1-incidence-and-risk-factors/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety. 

Join us today as we dive back into the February 2022 APSF Newsletter article to learn about endotracheal tube securement and prevention of unplanned extubation events and related resources to help keep patients safe. We have more exclusive content from one of the authors, Lauren Berkow, MD and you will not want to miss Part 2 of this series.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/89-unplanned-extubation-events-prevention/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety. 

Join us today for our first Anesthesia Patient Safety Podcast Interview. Joining us from Auckland, New Zealand, we have an anesthesia patient safety expert, Dr. Alan Merry, on the show today to discuss what got him interested in anesthesia patient safety, practicing anaesthesia in New Zealand as well as medication safety and simulation.  

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/90-anesthesia-patient-safety-experts-interview-with-dr-alan-merry-part-1/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety. 

Join us today for Part 2 of our Anesthesia Patient Safety Podcast Interview with Dr. Alan Merry. Our conversation includes the role of simulation and skill-based training as well as the impact of the pandemic and war on patient safety. Dr. Merry also shares his experiences as the former Chair of the Board of the New Zealand Health Quality and Safety Commission and with the Lifebox organization. You will have to tune in to discover what Dr. Merry hopes to see going forward with anesthesia patient safety.

© 2022, The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation

For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/91-anesthesia-patient-safety-experts-interview-with-dr-alan-merry-part-2/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety. 

Do epidurals cause autism? Join us on the show today as we discuss this important patient safety concern on the labor and delivery wards. Spoiler alert: The answer is No. In fact, epidurals for labor analgesia are safe and effective.

© 2022, The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation

For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/92-no-epidurals-do-not-cause-autism-part-1/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety. 

Do epidurals cause autism? Join us on the show today for Part 2 as we continue the discussion about this important patient safety concern on the labor and delivery wards. Spoiler alert: The answer is No. In fact, epidurals for labor analgesia are safe and effective. Thank you to Caroline Thomas for her contributions for the show today.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/93-epidural-and-autism-part-2/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety. 

Today, we discuss how to keep patients safe and warm in the operating room when using a convective warming system. This is a Rapid Response show from the February 2022 APSF Newsletter where we discuss two cases of thermal injuries sustained by patients while using convective warming systems during surgery under general anesthesia. 

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/94-keeping-patients-warm-and-safe-in-the-operating-room/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety. 

We are back for the exciting conclusion to our 2-Part Rapid Response series on the safe use of convective warmers during anesthesia care. Join us today for the response from Smiths Medical, the manufacturer for the Level 1 Equator Convective Warming Devices as well as recommendations for continued safe use of these devices from Dr. Jeffrey Feldman. This is an important conversation about how to keep patients safe and warm in the operating room. 

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/95-still-keeping-patients-warm-and-safe-with-convective-warming-systems/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety. 

We are discussing a pediatric patient safety threat today. Tune in to learn more about the dangers of button battery ingestion in children. Plus, we review what anesthesia professionals need to know about initial management and risk stratification. Spoiler alert, emergent endoscopy may be required.

© 2022, The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation

For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/96-pediatric-patient-safety-threat-button-battery-ingestion/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety. 

Join us for Part 2 of our series on anesthesia considerations following button battery ingestion in children. This week, we are reviewing the critical steps for management. Spoiler alert: Honey or Carafate administration may be recommended prior to emergent button battery removal.

© 2022, The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation

For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/97-patient-safety-threat-button-battery-ingestion-in-children-part-2/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety. 

Join us today for our second Anesthesia Patient Safety Podcast Interview. Joining us from Arizona in the United States, we have anesthesia patient safety expert, Dr. Steve Barker, on the show today to discuss what got him interested in anesthesia patient safety, the importance of communication in patient safety, and anesthesia monitors. Tune in to find out Dr. Barker’s favorite anesthesia monitor and so much more. 

© 2022, The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation

For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/98-anesthesia-patient-safety-experts-interview-with-dr-steve-barker-part-1/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety. 

Join us today for Part 2 of our second Anesthesia Patient Safety Podcast Interview. We have anesthesia patient safety expert, Dr. Steve Barker, on the show again today to discuss his role in the patient safety movement as well as the role of the patient in anesthesia patient safety. We also review effective handoffs of care and provide advice for new trainees entering the field of anesthesiology.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/99-continuing-the-conversation-with-dr-steve-barker-part-2/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety. 

Happy 100th Episode! To celebrate this important milestone, we are reviewing the revised monitoring recommendations from the APSF Committee on Technology. Anesthesia patient safety should not depend on the patient’s location in the world, so tune in to learn more about how we can keep patient safe with unified monitoring standards.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/100-new-monitoring-recommendations-for-safe-anesthesia-care/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety. 

We are revisiting the topic of Thermal Injuries from Convective Warming Devices once again today with a special question and answer show with Luke Janik. Plus, we talk about a case of LAST related to clinical decision making during the Covid Pandemic. Tune in for our jam-packed 101st episode!!

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/101-thermal-injuries-revisited-and-last-case-of-the-day/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety. 

We are diving into the June 2022 APSF Newsletter today. First up, we are talking about the Letter to the Editor about the next patient safety movement, Sustainable Healthcare. Tune in to hear my interview with the authors and learn about anesthesia professionals can keep patients safe and make a big difference.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/102-the-next-patient-safety-movement-sustainable-health-care/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety. 

We are continuing the conversation about sustainable health care with Jonathon McBride and Matthew Meyer, two APSF authors, for this exciting interview series. Tune in to learn about the steps that anesthesia professionals can take to keep patients safe and move towards a more sustainable healthcare system. 

© 2022, The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation

For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/103-keeping-patients-and-the-environment-safe/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety. 

Don’t miss the exciting conclusion of our 3-part interview series. We are continuing the conversation about sustainable health care with Jonathon McBride and Matthew Meyer, two APSF authors in the June 2022 APSF Newsletter. Tune in to learn about the steps that anesthesia professionals can take to keep patients safe and move towards a more sustainable healthcare system. 

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/104-continuing-the-conversation-on-sustainable-healthcare/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

Join us today as we review the APSF “Position Statement on Criminalization of Medical Error and Call for Action to Prevent Patient Harm from Error.” We are talking about the changes that are needed at the healthcare system level to improve the culture of safety and reject the normalization of deviance that continues to put patients at risk from preventable medical errors.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/105-criminalization-of-medical-error-a-call-to-action/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

We are continuing the discussion about the APSF “Position Statement on Criminalization of Medical Error and Call for Action to Prevent Patient Harm from Error.” We are talking about Just Culture and Culture of Safety and so much more. Tune for critical action items for healthcare institutions and professionals to prevent future errors and improve patient safety.

© 2022, The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation

For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/106-criminalization-of-medical-error-a-call-to-action/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

Keeping patients safe during anesthesia care means keeping a close eye on the blood pressure. Our show today includes a review of an article from our archives on blood pressure changes and complications as well as review of a more recent article on perioperative hypotension. Get ready to learn more about the past, present, and future of perioperative blood pressure considerations. 

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/107-perioperative-blood-pressure-past-present-and-future/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety. 

Do you screen all your patients for cannabis use during the preoperative interview? Does your anesthetic plan need to change for patients who used cannabis prior to surgery or who may be acutely intoxicated? Tune in as we review perioperative considerations for patients who use cannabis and learn how to keep these patients safe during anesthesia care. 

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/108-keeping-patients-who-use-cannabis-safe-during-anesthesia-care/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety. 

Join us today for Part 2 on keeping patients who use cannabis safe during anesthesia care. Our focus today is postoperative considerations. We also highlight the new collaboration with the Emergency Manuals Implementation Collaborative. Have you used an emergency manual or checklist to help keep a patient safe recently? Tune in to learn all about this important resource and more.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/109-cannabis-use-and-anesthesia-care-part-2/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety. 

We are turning the volume up and the flows down today as we discuss how to keep patients safe during low-flow anesthesia. Spoiler alert: Low-flow anesthesia is safe with knowledge of the circle system, appropriate fresh gas flows and vaporizer concentrations for the patient, and continuous monitoring of oxygen and anesthetic gas concentrations in the circuit. 

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/110-how-low-can-you-go-keeping-patients-safe-during-low-flow-anesthesia-care/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety. 

Tune in today as we head into the court room to discuss FDA regulations, off-label use, informed consent, and liability for anesthesia professionals. If you are hesitant to turn down the flows when using Sevoflurane due to the FDA recommendations, then you do not want to miss this show! Spoiler alert: negligence claims against anesthesia professionals for off-label use of medications during anesthesia care are uncommon.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/111-off-label-drug-use-during-anesthesia-care/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

Have you placed a Laryngeal Mask Airway recently? Was it for routine use during general anesthesia or as part of the difficult airway algorithm or was it for a non-standard clinical practice? Join us today as we return to Episode #76 from December 2021 to learn about LMAs and the use of this device in clinical practice. 

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/112-the-past-present-and-future-of-lma-use-revisited/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety. 

We are talking about the new and updated 2022 Difficult Airway Management Guidelines today. Tune in as we discuss the pre-airway management decision making tool and steps for proceeding with awake airway management. Spoiler alert: It is critical to deliver oxygen and optimize oxygenation through the airway management process.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/113-difficult-airway-management-whats-new-in-2022/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety. 

We are talking about the new and updated 2022 Difficult Airway Management Guidelines again today. Tune in as we discuss the emergency pathway for airway management after induction when ventilation is not adequate. Plus, we’re going through the pediatric difficult airway management algorithm too. Spoiler alert: It is critical to limit the total number of attempts.

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© 2022, The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation

For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/114-difficult-airway-management-whats-new-in-2022-part-2/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety. 

Join us today as we review important perioperative considerations for patients with cancer from the effects of chemotherapy treatment to intraoperative monitoring and positioning. In addition, we discuss strategies to help keep cancer patients safe with improved pain management. 

© 2022, The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation

For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/115-keeping-patients-with-cancer-safe-during-anesthesia-care/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety. 

Join us today as we discuss drug diversion and substance misuse in the anesthesia environment. There is a call to action for anesthesia professionals to promote continued open discussion, education, research, policy, and other interventions since there are unique considerations for drug diversion in the operating room and procedural areas. Spoiler Alert: We are taking a listen to part of the recent CHIME Opioid Action Center Podcast too.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/116-drug-diversion-in-the-anesthesia-environment/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety. 

We are so excited to kick off our series on the 2022 APSF Stoelting Conference which is all about anesthesia patient safety in NORA locations. Tune in today to learn about common allegations following adverse events as well as unique challenges in NORA locations. Spoiler alert: Appropriate patient selection is one of the keys.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/117-crucial-patient-safety-issues-in-nora-highlights-from-the-2022-apsf-stoelting-conference/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety. 

Do you take care of patients in NORA locations? If so, then this is a must-listen episode. We are reviewing NORA anesthesia patient safety threats. Plus, we’ll talk about ideas for possible solutions related to space planning in NORA and working collaboratively on a multidisciplinary team across a variety of different locations while maintaining safety and efficiency.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/118-requirements-for-safe-and-effective-anesthesia-patient-care-in-nora/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety. 

Tune in today for more exciting coverage of the 2022 APSF Stoelting Conference. We are moving outside of the hospital to discuss important patient safety considerations in ambulatory surgery centers, office-based practices, and dental practices. Going forward, education, collaboration, and strong NORA guidelines will be key to keeping patients safe in these very different locations.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/119-key-patient-safety-considerations-in-out-of-hospital-locations/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety. 

Join us today for Part 4 of our series covering the 2022 APSF Stoelting Conference. We kick off the show with a NORA patient safety Q&A before diving into the session 3, “Designing NORA for Patient safety. Beyond Current State to a Future Best Practice.” Tune in to learn more about using data to improve patient safety as well as medication options and best practices to help keep patients safe during NORA.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/120-welcome-to-the-future-of-nora/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety. 

Heads up, we are talking about an important positioning technique that you can pull out of your toolbox the next time you manage a difficult airway. Plus, we are wrapping up our series on the 2022 APSF Stoelting Conference. Tune in to learn more about keeping patients safe in NORA locations now and in the future.

© 2022, The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation

For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/121-heads-up-for-positioning-during-airway-management-and-nora-patient-safety-wrap-up/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety. 

We are opening the October 2022 APSF Newsletter today with a Rapid Response to Questions from Our Readers Section. We are discussing design differences and clinical implications of a substituted hyperinflation device due to supply shortages. Plus, we are reviewing considerations for best anesthetic practice during endoscopy procedures.

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© 2022, The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation

For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/122-hyperinflation-system-use-and-best-anesthetic-practice-during-endoscopy-procedures/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

Now is not the time to wait! Tune in today to learn more about infection prevention strategies for anesthesia professionals to help keep patients safe during anesthesia care. We are talking about implementation strategies, key features, and the rationale behind the recommendations.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/123-a-guide-to-infection-prevention-for-anesthesia-professionals-part-1/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety. 

Join us for the exciting conclusion to our discussion on infection prevention for anesthesia professionals. We are covering vascular care and environmental cleaning today. Tune in to learn more about how you can help to save lives and keep patients safe by implementing these recommended infection prevention measures at your institution.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/124-a-guide-to-infection-prevention-for-anesthesia-professionals-part-2/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

This is a special encore show where we look at the rising maternal mortality rates in the United States and what steps are being taken to reverse this concerning trend. Please join us to learn about Maternal Safety Bundles and the role of anesthesia professionals as peripartum physicians and advocates for improved maternal patient safety.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/125-maternal-safety-bundles-encore-presentation/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

Are you prepared to recognize and manage a patient with an amniotic fluid embolism? Tune in today as we review important keys to make the diagnosis and provide appropriate management to help keep patients safe. Be on the lookout for patients who present with cardiorespiratory arrest and acute coagulopathy.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/126-amniotic-fluid-embolism-are-you-prepared/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

Are you prepared to recognize and manage a patient with an amniotic fluid embolism? Tune in today for Part 2 of our series on amniotic fluid embolism. We are reviewing important keys to make the diagnosis, provide appropriate management, and debrief following a critical amniotic fluid embolism event.  Be on the lookout for patients who present with cardiorespiratory arrest and acute coagulopathy on the labor and delivery ward.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/127-amniotic-fluid-embolism-are-you-prepared-part-2/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

Join us in the postanesthesia care unit today where we will be discussing the advantages and disadvantages of using this specialized unit for overflow intensive care unit patients. A key consideration is that anesthesia professionals must be involved in the conversation and planning to help keep postanesthesia patients and critically ill patients safe while receiving care in the PACU.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/128-are-we-in-the-pacu-or-the-icu/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

Join us in the postanesthesia care unit today where we will be discussing the advantages and disadvantages of using this specialized unit for overflow intensive care unit patients. A key consideration is that anesthesia professionals must be included in the conversation to help keep postanesthesia patients and critically ill patients safe in the PACU.

© 2022, The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation

For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/129-using-the-pacu-for-overflow-icu-patients-part-2/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

We are diving back into the APSF Archives to discuss complications following epidural steroid injections. It is critical to understand the risks and benefits for these procedures. Tune in today as we review strategies to help keep patients safe during epidural steroid injections.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/130-keeping-patients-safe-during-epidural-steroid-injections/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

For the first episode of 2023 we are headed into the electrophysiology lab. Tune in today to learn more about patient safety considerations during off-site cardiology procedures. Don't miss our discussion on preoperative evaluation, different types of ablations procedures, choice of anesthetic agents, unique complications, and important communication strategies to help keep patients safe.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/131-keeping-patients-safe-in-the-electrophysiology-lab/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

Join us today in the cardiac catheterization laboratory as we discuss interventional cardiology procedures including TAVR, MitraClip, transcatheter mitral valve replacement, transesophageal echocardiography, and direct current cardioversion. Tune in to learn more about these procedures, unique complications, and strategies to help keep patients safe.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/132-keeping-patients-safe-during-interventional-cardiology-procedures/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

Tune in today to as we review perioperative considerations for methylene blue administration and the risk of serotonin toxicity. This is an article from our archives episode. We are talking all about serotonergic drugs, drug interactions, how to recognize serotonin toxicity, and treatment options.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/133-perioperative-considerations-for-methylene-blue-administration-and-serotonin-toxicity/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

What is your anesthetic plan for ERCP procedures? Tune in today for a special Pro-Con debate show. We are focusing on the Pro-side of the debate in favor of monitored anesthesia care for ERCP with special guest, Samantha Stamper, who contributed audio clips to the show today.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/134-keeping-patients-safe-during-monitored-anesthesia-care-for-ercp/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

What is your anesthetic plan for ERCP procedures? Tune in today for a special Pro-Con debate show. We are focusing on the Pro-side of the debate in favor of monitored anesthesia care for ERCP and reviewing clinical monitoring, options to provide supplemental oxygen, and development of a safe and effective anesthetic plan.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/135-pros-for-providing-monitored-anesthesia-care-for-ercp/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

What is your anesthetic plan for ERCP procedures? The debate between monitored anesthesia care and general endotracheal anesthesia continues today. We are focusing on the Con-side of the debate in favor of GEA for ERCP with special guest, Luke Janik, who contributed audio clips to the show today.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/136-the-debate-continues-general-endotracheal-anesthesia-for-ercp/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

What is your anesthetic plan for ERCP procedures? Tune in today for the conclusion of our special Pro-Con debate series. We are reviewing the final arguments in favor of general endotracheal anesthesia. Spoiler alert: Both sides can agree that keeping patients safe requires a qualified anesthesia professional.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/137-the-debate-continues-general-endotracheal-anesthesia-for-ercp/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

It is our first podcast takeover. For this special episode, we are partnering with the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the Residents in the Room podcast for a rebroadcast of the episode 46: Patient Safety. Tune in for an anesthesia resident discussion of patient safety and quality improvement that you do not want to miss.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/138-residents-in-the-room-discussing-anesthesia-patient-safety/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

Tune in today for our discussion of cognitive bias in anesthesiology. This is a threat to anesthesia patient safety, so we need the tools to be able to recognize cognitive bias when it occurs, acknowledge the implications for patient safety, and work to reduce the impact of cognitive bias when we provide anesthesia care.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/139-understanding-cognitive-bias-in-anesthesiology/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

Tune in today as we continue our discussion of cognitive bias in anesthesiology. This is a threat to anesthesia patient safety, so we need the tools to be able to recognize cognitive bias when it occurs, acknowledge the implications for patient safety, and work to reduce the impact of cognitive bias when we provide anesthesia care. Spoiler alert: the first step to combating cognitive bias is increasing education and awareness.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/140-combating-cognitive-bias-in-anesthesiology/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

Our show today is all about management of postoperative nausea and vomiting. We are reviewing the D2-antagonist medications that may be used for prevention and treatment of PONV. Spoiler alert: Amisulpride is the new drug in town with an excellent safety and efficacy profile.

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Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

We are continuing our journey into the new era for PONV. Tune in today for a review of PONV risk factors and management options. Plus, we are digging in to the recently updated Fourth Consensus Guidelines for the Management of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting. We hope that PONV management is an integral part of your anesthetic plans.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/142-ponv-updated-guidelines-and-medication-options/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

What is your airway management device of choice during laparoscopic surgery? Do you always reach for an endotracheal tube? Have you ever used a supraglottic airway device? Tune in today to learn about the benefits, risks, and considerations for the use of supraglottic airway devices during laparoscopic surgery.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/143-safe-use-of-supraglottic-airway-devices-during-laparoscopic-surgery/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

Have you provided anesthesia care for a patient with limited English proficiency? Language barriers in healthcare are a big threat to patient safety. Today, we are talking about how we can keep patients with limited English proficiency safe during anesthesia care.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/144-keeping-patients-with-limited-english-proficiency-safe-during-anesthesia-care/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

Have you provided anesthesia care for a patient with an Mpox infection? Today we are going to review the current evidence and go through a framework for perioperative care for patients infected with Mpox. anesthesia professionals need to be prepared for infection prevention in the anesthesia work environment.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/145-a-framework-for-perioperative-care-for-patients-infected-with-mpox/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

Are you being smart when it comes to smart infusion pumps to help keep patients safe during anesthesia care? We are continuing the conversation about the intersection between anesthesia patient safety and technology on the show today. Join us as we discuss considerations for using smart infusion pumps during patient care.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/146-a-smart-way-to-keep-patients-safe-from-medication-errors/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

We have talked about anesthesia patient safety in different areas of the hospital from the maternity wards to non-operating room anesthesia suites, but this time, we are heading into the main operating room to talk about one of the most challenging cases in the operating rooms with frequent hemodynamic changes, the possibility for massive blood loss and coagulopathy in sick patients and often that takes place in the middle of the night. That’s right, we are talking about keep patients safe during liver transplantation.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/147-keeping-patients-safe-during-liver-transplantation/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

We are heading back into the main operating room to talk about one of the most challenging cases in the operating rooms, liver transplants. The conversation continues on the show today as we discuss considerations for minimizing blood product utilization and intraoperative hemodialysis. Tune in for strategies to help keep patients safe during liver transplantation.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/148-liver-transplantation-anesthesia-blood-transfusions-and-hemodialysis/

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

Progress towards improving anesthesia patient safety depends on individual anesthesia professionals building and maintaining a strong base of knowledge and technical skills and then remaining vigilant during anesthesia care to keep patients safe. It also depends on effective leadership to foster an organizational culture that is committed to anesthesia patient safety and this is what we are talking about today. Tune in to learn about safety culture, just culture, psychological safety, and more.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/149-the-best-work-environment-for-patient-safety-and-anesthesia-professionals/

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Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

What are the key attributes of effective leaders? Join us on the show today as we talk about these attributes: effective communication, collaboration, experience, and adaptability. There is a call to action that effective leadership in medicine is necessary to promote patient safety.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/150-maternal-mortality-newsflash-and-key-attributes-of-effective-leaders/

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Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

Whether you are just starting your training in anesthesia, just starting your career after training, or have been providing anesthesia care for years, this show is full of tips, clinical scenarios, and resources so that you can keep patients safe during anesthesia care. Today, we review medication safety, communication skills, the time-out, and the use of checklists and references for Part 1 of our two-part series.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/153-how-to-keep-patients-safe-during-anesthesia-care-a-primer/

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Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

Whether you are just starting your training in anesthesia, just starting your career after training, or have been providing anesthesia care for years, this show is full of tips, clinical scenarios, and resources so that you can keep patients safe during anesthesia care. Today, we review preoxygenation, communication skills and handovers, and speaking up and calling for help for Part 2 of our two-part series.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/154-tips-for-anesthesia-trainees-to-help-keep-patients-safe-part-2/

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Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

Join us on the show today as we continue our exploration of the fascinating and rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence and anesthesia patient safety. In this second part of the series, we. delve deeper into different AI applications and examine some of the challenges and ethical considerations surrounding the use of AI in anesthesia.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/152-addressing-the-quintuple-aim-for-healthcare-delivery-during-anesthesia-care-with-ai/

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Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

Join us on the show today as we discuss the intersection of artificial intelligence and anesthesia patient safety. The future is bright with so many options for AI in anesthesiology including machine learning, natural language processing, and combining AI with clinical decision support with graphic user interfaces.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/151-artificial-intelligence-and-anesthesia-patient-safety/

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Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

Join us today for an exciting Articles Between Issues show. First up, we are discussing EEG-based depth of anesthesia monitoring. Then, we cover the Con-side of the debate on the use of supraglottic airway devices for laparoscopic surgery. Are you prepared to urgently convert from an LMA to an endotracheal tube if needed? We are covering the steps on the show today and highlighting safety considerations.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/155-depth-of-anesthesia-monitoring/

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Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

We are diving into the June 2023 APSF Newsletter today and talking about medication safety. Have you ever reached into your anesthesia drawer and grabbed a look-alike vial? This is a big threat to anesthesia patient safety. This is Part 1 of a two-part series on Look-alike and Sound-alike (LASA) drugs and medication errors.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/156-medication-errors-related-to-look-alike-sound-alike-drugs/

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Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

We are picking up right where we left off last week to continue the conversation about keeping patients safe from medication errors due to look-alike and sound-alike drugs. Today, we are reviewing strategies to help decrease these medications errors at each step of the medication use process including procuring, prescribing, ordering, verifying, dispensing, administering, and stocking and storing. Spoiler alert: administration is the phase that is most vulnerable to medication errors.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/157-keeping-patients-safe-from-look-alike-sound-alike-medications/

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Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

We are keeping the June 2023 APSF Newsletter open for our show today. Calling all anesthesia professionals who take care of critically ill patients and are involved in transporting these patients around the hospital. Today, we are reviewing several cases of pediatric transport and reviewing airway and ventilation management risks.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/158-keeping-patients-safe-during-transport-around-the-hospital/

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Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

We hope you tuned in last week to Part 1 of our two-part series on keeping pediatric patients safe during transport in the hospital. Today, we are continuing the conversation and talking about identifying and mitigating risk, effective communication and teamwork, and culture of safety. Join us for a literature review and discussion on teamwork and communication strategies to help keep patients safe during anesthesia care and beyond during transport.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/159-improving-pediatric-patient-safety-during-hospital-transport/

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Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

We are talking about GLP-1 receptor agonist medications today. Patients taking these medications may be at increased risk for aspiration even after an appropriate preoperative fasting period. Tune in today as we talk about how to keep patients taking GLP-1 receptor agonists safe during anesthesia care.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/160-breaking-perioperative-news-glp-1-receptor-agonist-alert/

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Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

We are continuing the conversation about GLP-1 receptor agonist medications today. Tune in today as we talk about how to keep patients taking GLP-1 receptor agonists safe during anesthesia care. Spoiler alert: We are reviewing the new guidance from the American Society of Anesthesiologists for patients taking GLP-1 receptor agonists.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/161-glp-1-receptor-agonist-alert-and-all-new-consensus-based-guidance/

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Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

When was the last time you administered an opioid or ordered opioids for postoperative pain control? For many anesthesia professionals, this is something that we do on a routine basis. There are very important anesthesia patient safety considerations related to opioid-induced respiratory depression that we are talking about on the show today.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/162-no-patient-should-be-harmed-by-opioid-induced-respiratory-depression/

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Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

Tune in today for Part 2 in our series on anesthesia patient safety considerations related to opioid-induced respiratory depression. We are doing a literature review and discussing a proposed new approach to postoperative opioid-induced respiratory depression to help keep patients safe.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/163-keeping-patients-from-opioid-induced-respiratory-depression/

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Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

Have you ever been asked by a patient, “How will anesthesia affect my brain?” Anesthesia professionals need to consider optimizing brain health throughout the perioperative period by identifying high risk patients and taking steps to decrease perioperative neurocognitive disorders. Join us today as we discuss using a multidisciplinary, team-based approach with interventions in the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative periods to help keep patients safe during anesthesia care and beyond.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/164-key-considerations-for-perioperative-brain-health/

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Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

We are continuing the conversation about Perioperative Brain Health on the show today for part 2 of our two-part series.  Tune in for a discussion of the following strategies to help keep patients safe from delirium and cognitive decline during anesthesia care: EEG-based anesthetic depth monitoring, comprehensive programs dedicated to perioperative brain health, and the development of a Brain-ERAS program.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/165-optimizing-perioperative-brain-health-part-2/

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Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

Today, we are discussing quantitative monitors for neuromuscular blockade with updated practice guidelines to help keep patients safe. The big takeaway from the new guidelines is that quantitative monitoring is recommended to ensure a TOF ratio greater than or equal to 0.9, and the best location is the adductor pollicis muscle.  Plus, sugammadex or neostigmine may be used for antagonism of blockade.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/166-keeping-patients-safe-with-the-brand-new-practice-guidelines-for-neuromuscular-blockade/

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Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

We are turning the volume up and the flows down today as we return to episode #110 for a review on how to keep patients safe during low-flow anesthesia. Spoiler alert: Low-flow anesthesia is safe with knowledge of the circle system, appropriate fresh gas flows and vaporizer concentrations for the patient, and continuous monitoring of oxygen and anesthetic gas concentrations in the circuit. Plus, we highlight the new APSF Technology Education Initiative on low-flow anesthesia.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/167-low-flow-anesthesia-revisited/

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Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

Anesthesia professionals have a critical role for monitoring patients, recognizing physiologic changes that require intervention, and taking the appropriate steps to keep patients safe during anesthesia care. Tune in today as we discuss the need for safe and effective medical alarms. Spoiler alert: Alarm design and optimization are necessary to enable the constant vigilance required for safe anesthesia care.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/168-innovation-and-optimization-of-medical-alarms/

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Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

Join us for a Rapid Response to Questions from our Readers show. Our topics today include endotracheal tube cuff failure and changes in drug dilution for infusions in the operating room. Plus, we hear from the manufacturers in response to the cases. Are you performing a pre-induction check of the pilot balloon and ETT cuff? Are you checking the concentration of drugs diluted in the operating room prior to administration? Tune in as we address these questions and more?

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/169-endotracheal-tube-cuff-failure-and-medication-safety-associated-with-drug-dilution/

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Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

Have you used a distal pharyngeal airway? Do you use a Pyxis machine to retrieve medications? Today, we have a couple Articles Between Issues to discuss about keeping patients safe especially from hypoxemia in the GI Suite with the help of a DPA and when using an automated drug dispensing cabinet or Pyxis machine. Tune in to learn about these threats to patient safety and how to help keep patients safe.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/170-anesthesia-patient-safety-threats-hypoxemia-in-the-gi-suite-and-wrong-drug-in-the-pyxis-drawer/

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Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

We are returning to episodes #113 and #114 to talk about difficult airway management guidelines. Tune in as we discuss the pre-airway management decision making tool, steps for proceeding with awake airway management, and the emergency pathway for airway management after induction when ventilation is not adequate. Plus, we’re going through the pediatric difficult airway management algorithm too. Spoiler alert: It is critical to deliver oxygen and optimize oxygenation through the airway management process and limit the total number of attempts.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/172-difficult-airway-management-revisited/

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Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

Join us today for a special preview episode all about how you can get the most out of Anesthesiology 2023. We discuss APSF featured events and ways to contribute to APSF! We would love to see you in person at the APSF booth or virtually by tagging us @APSForg. Plus, we are doing a dive into the literature on chronic post-surgical pain that you will not want to miss.

For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/171-a-literature-review-and-patient-safety-at-anesthesiology-2023/

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Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

Join us today for a special episode! The APSF joins forces with the Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary ACCRAC Podcast with Jed Wolpaw to discuss the Top 10 APSF Patient Safety Priorities. Tune in as we discuss each of the priorities, highlight patient safety implications, and discuss the related APSF activities.

For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/173-apsf-accrac-collaboration/

© 2023, The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

We have an exciting show for you today all about emerging medical technologies! That’s right, we are covering the APSF Stoelting Conference and discussing some of the important takeaways from the conference that took place September 6-7th, 2023. Tune in to learn more about the medical internet of things, acute care and wearable technology, a healthcare payer’s perspective, and consumer grade compared to medical grade wearable devices.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/174-the-intersection-of-emerging-medical-technologies-and-anesthesia-patient-safety/

© 2023, The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

Have you heard of Remimazolam? Do you use this medication in your clinical practice? We are not talking about Midazolam and Remifentanil. We are talking about a new medication on the anesthesia block, Remimazolam. Tune in for Part 1 of a two-part series on this novel and practice-changing medication including the unique pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, known limitations, adverse events, and contraindications as well as key clinical practice implications and current knowledge gaps for safe, widespread adoption.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/175-remimazolam-a-new-medication-on-the-anesthesia-block-part-1/

© 2023, The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

We are continuing the conversation about a new medication on the anesthesia block, Remimazolam. Tune in for Part 2 of our two-part series on this novel and practice-changing medication including the unique pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics as well as the known limitations, adverse events, and contraindications as well as key clinical practice implications and current knowledge gaps for safe, widespread adoption.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/176-keeping-patients-safe-with-remimazolam-administration-part-2/

© 2023, The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

Anesthesia Professionals need to be aware of hazards in non-operating room locations while providing safe anesthesia care. This is Part 1 of a two-part series all about clinician safety in NORA locations. Tune in to learn about practical recommendations for room design that you can help implement at your institution.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/177-anesthesia-professionals-beware-hazards-in-nora-locations-part-1/

© 2023, The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

Anesthesia Professionals need to be aware of hazards in non-operating room locations while providing anesthesia care including patient transfers and invisible hazards. This is Part 2 of a two-part series all about clinician safety in NORA locations. Tune in to learn more about practical recommendations for making NORA locations safer with clinicians involved in room design, careful arrangement of anesthesia equipment, using a safety checklist, and mitigation of physical hazards.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/178-keeping-anesthesia-professionals-safe-in-nora-locations-part-2/

© 2023, The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

We have a Letter to the Editor show with exclusive content from the author that focuses on a preventable airway management disaster, unrecognized esophageal intubation. Tune in to learn about new guidelines to help prevent this event and help keep patients safe. Key points from the recommendations include using video laryngoscopy when possible and confirming sustained exhaled carbon dioxide and adequate oxygen saturation following successful tracheal intubation.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/179-a-preventable-airway-disaster/

© 2023, The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

What is your anesthetic plan for patients presenting for endoscopy to remove food bolus impaction or foreign body ingestion? Tune in today as we discuss important considerations when deciding on location for performing this urgent procedure, need for additional resources, and anesthetic plan including general anesthesia or monitored anesthesia care. This is Part 1 of a two-part series.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/180-anesthetic-considerations-for-patients-with-food-bolus-impaction/

© 2023, The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

We are back for Part 2 dedicated to discussing anesthetic considerations for patients undergoing endoscopic retrieval of food bolus or foreign body. Today, we are focused on choice of anesthetic technique, communication, and postoperative care. Spoiler alert: There is no uniform anesthetic approach.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/181-keeping-patients-with-food-bolus-impaction-or-foreign-object-ingestion-safe-part-2/

© 2023, The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

Tune in for a Rapid Response two-part series. First up, we discuss electronic interference between the radiofrequency detection wand, the Medtronic Situate Detection System X, and the Twitchview train of four monitorinng device from Blink Device Company. We also discuss the development of the pre-anesthesia machine checkout procedure before we review several cases of anesthesia machine malfunction next week.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/182-rapid-response-electronic-interference-and-anesthesia-machine-malfunction-part-1/

© 2023, The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel.  This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

Thanks for joining us in the New Year!! Tune in today for the exciting conclusion of our two-part Rapid Response series. We are reviewing the recommendations for pre-anesthesia machine checkout procedure and a couple cases of anesthesia machine malfunctions. If you are using older anesthesia machines, this episode may help identify a potential threat to anesthesia patient safety.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/183-rapid-response-anesthesia-machine-checkout-procedures-and-malfunctions-part-2/

© 2023, The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation