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The official podcast of the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) is hosted by Alli Bechtel, MD, featuring the latest information and news in perioperative and anesthesia patient safety. The APSF podcast is intended for anesthesiologists, anesthetists, clinicians and other professionals with an interest in anesthesiology, and patient safety advocates around the world. The Anesthesia Patient Safety Podcast delivers the best of the APSF Newsletter and website directly to you, so you can ...
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Leading patient safety expert gives practical hospital solutions to improve patient safety, patient experience and quality outcomes.
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F.A. Davis's Nursing Communication and Patient Safety: Development of an Interdisciplinary Approach Vignettes
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Nursing Communication and Patient Safety: 4 Audio Vignettes
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#230 Bridging Communication Gaps: Ensuring Safe Anesthesia Care for Patients with Limited English Proficiency
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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-cent…
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#229 Revolutionizing Anesthesia Care for Cardiac Patients: Shorter and Safer Dual Antiplatelet Therapy with Next-Gen Stents
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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-generatio…
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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…
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Join us for an enlightening conversation with documentary filmmaker Mike Eisenberg, where we explore the transformative role of technology in patient safety, inspired by his acclaimed film "The Pitch." Discover how pioneers like Jeff Cooper have shaped anesthesia patient safety and learn how the world of aviation offers valuable lessons for the hea…
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Documentary film director, Mike Eisenberg, shares his compelling journey from playing minor league baseball to directing films that change lives. Inspired by his late father, a prominent figure in patient safety, Eisenberg brings passion and insight to his exploration of patient safety in healthcare. His earlier work, "To Error is Human," laid the …
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Can anesthesia care for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) impact patient safety during surgery? Join me, Alli Bechtel, as I unravel the complexities of managing anesthesia for OSA patients, drawing insights from experts like Mandeep Singh and his team, featured in the June 2024 APSF newsletter. This episode promises to enhance your unders…
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Wiretap laws might seem like a distant concern, but in the realm of clinical practice, they could be more relevant than you think. What if a simple audio recording could make or break your patient care approach? Join us as we unravel the complexities of wiretap regulations in healthcare with insights from Karolina Brook's enlightening APSF article,…
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Ever wondered how wiretap laws impact your daily clinical interactions and patient safety measures? Discover the complexities of these laws with insights from our guest, Dr. Karolina Brook, an anesthesiologist from Boston Medical Center. Join us on the Anesthesia Patient Safety Podcast as we unravel the intricacies of one-party and all-party consen…
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Unlock the secrets to enhancing patient safety with our comprehensive discussion on the External Ventricular Drain (EVD) Safety Campaign. Ever wondered how to drastically reduce complications like ventriculitis? We promise you'll walk away with actionable insights, from the critical use of antimicrobial EVDs to the meticulous setup of devices by tr…
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#221 Enhancing Patient Safety in Neurocritical Care: Best Practices for Managing External Ventricular Drains with Dr. Abhijit Lele - Part 2 of 3
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Curious about the best practices for managing patients with External Ventricular Drains (EVDs) during anesthesia and ICU transport? Join us as we talk to Dr. Abhijit Lele, a leading neuro-anesthesiologist and neuro-intensivist, who shares his expertise and personal journey from pediatrics to neuro-critical care. Discover the collaborative efforts b…
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#220 Enhancing Patient Safety with External Ventricular Drains: Launching the EVD Safety Campaign - Part 1 of 3
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Curious about how to enhance patient safety with external ventricular drains or EVDs? Join us as we unravel the intricacies of EVDs and their pivotal role in perioperative care. With over 25,000 EVD placements annually in the United States, it's crucial for anesthesia and critical care professionals to master the management of these devices to prev…
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Unlock the secrets to improving anesthesia patient safety as we tackle the critical issue of intraoperative hypotension. Did you know that hypotension during surgery can lead to severe complications like acute kidney injury, myocardial injury, delirium, and stroke? Join us as we dissect recent studies, including one by Ariyarathna and colleagues li…
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Ever wondered about the dangers of low blood pressure during surgery? This episode features Amy Yerdon, a certified registered nurse anesthetist and assistant professor at the University of Alabama, Birmingham, who brings to light the critical issue of intraoperative hypotension. Alongside co-authors Matt Scherrer and Desiree Chappell, Yerdon under…
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We are sharing the Residents in a Room Podcast episode #65 on Nontraditional Pathways - Leadership. Unlock the secrets of non-traditional leadership pathways within anesthesiology with Dr. Della Lin, a seasoned expert with over three decades of experience. Learn how Dr. Lin transitioned from a department chair to a speaker, healthcare think tank pa…
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Discover the critical steps to safeguarding pediatric patients from opioid-induced respiratory depression in our latest episode featuring experts Tricia Vecchione and Constance Monitto. Learn about the paramount risk factors, such as age and co-morbidities like obstructive sleep apnea, that put young patients at increased risk. We’ll explore essent…
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#215 Protecting Pediatric Patients from Opioid-Induced Respiratory Depression: Expert Insights and Strategies
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How do we keep our youngest and most vulnerable patients safe from the deadly threat of opioid-induced respiratory depression? On this episode of the Anesthesia Patient Safety Podcast, we uncover the answers with invaluable insights from pediatric anesthesiologist Dr. Connie Monitto. Dr. Monitto, along with co-author Tricia Vecchione, breaks down t…
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Can administering anesthesia to patients with concussions lead to complications? Join host, Alli Bechtel, as we unpack the pivotal findings from an insightful article by Arney Abcejo and Jeffrey Pasternak that was featured in the October 2018 APSF newsletter. This episode offers a comprehensive review of the clinical manifestations and challenges o…
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Can you imagine the horror of a medication mix-up between the overwrap and the infusion bag? In this episode, we tackle a crucial ISMP alert concerning a dangerous labeling error between dexmedetomidine and acetaminophen IV bags. Learn from a real-life case where this mistake led to a severe patient reaction, and discover essential steps to prevent…
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#212 Comprehensive Approaches to Pediatric Patients with Sickle Cell Disease and Workplace Violence Prevention
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Ensuring the safety of pediatric patients with sickle cell disease during anesthesia care can be a complex and demanding task, but what if you had a detailed roadmap to navigate this critical process? Join us as we unpack essential strategies based on the June 2024 APSF Article, “Preoperative Transfusion and Sickle Cell Disease in the Pediatric Pat…
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#211 Safeguarding Pediatric Patients with Sickle Cell Disease During Anesthesia: Expert Insights and Strategies
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Unlock the secrets to safeguarding pediatric patients with sickle cell disease during anesthesia. Join us for an enlightening discussion on the APSF article written by Dr. Megha Karkara Kanjia and Dr. Rahul Baijal, as they share their expertise on preoperative care strategies. Learn how to tailor transfusion plans uniquely for each child by conside…
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#210 Preventing Deadly Errors: Unpacking Safe Practices for Medication Administration in the OR
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Can the simple act of changing medication packaging save lives? On this week's Anesthesia Patient Safety Podcast, we uncover the alarming truth about the recurrent and devastating error of inadvertent intrathecal tranexamic acid administration. This episode is a continuation of last week's urgent discussion, featuring insights from Elizabeth Rebell…
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Join us on the Anesthesia Patient Safety Podcast as we confront a critical patient safety issue: the recurring wrong drug, wrong route errors involving Tranexamic acid (TXA) and Bupivacaine. Elizabeth Rebello, an anesthesiologist at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, sheds light on this alarming trend where lookalike vials lead to c…
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Unlock the secrets of enhancing perioperative patient safety with insights from experts in anesthesiology and critical care. Join us as we welcome Dr. Debnath Chatterjee, the editor-in-chief of OpenAnesthesia, who sheds light on the incredible educational resources available on the platform. From peer-reviewed mini-reviews to engaging podcasts and …
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#207 Patient Safety During Prone Positioning, Loss of Resistance Syringe Concerns, and Lidocaine versus Fentanyl for Induction
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Unlock the essential strategies for ensuring patient safety during anesthesia in the prone position! On this episode, host Alli Bechtel welcomes Taizoon Dhoon, an associate professor at the University of California, Irvine, who shares his expertise from his recent article in the APSF newsletter. Dhoon sheds light on the often-overlooked risks of pr…
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What if the prone position during anesthesia is more hazardous than you think? Equip yourself with crucial knowledge about the overlooked risks and physiologic changes associated with prone positioning during surgery and procedures. This episode uncovers the some of the dangers such as peripheral nerve injuries, postoperative vision loss, and signi…
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Ever wondered about the underappredicated dangers of prone positioning during surgery? Join me, Alli Bechtel, as we navigate the complexities and risks of managing patients in this critical position. From pressure-related injuries to the eyes, nose, and shoulders, to nerve ischemia and shoulder dislocations, we'll cover it all. In this episode, ins…
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Discover the essential elements of a high-functioning anesthesia care team with our special guest Matthew Sherrer from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. In an episode that could redefine your understanding of teamwork in healthcare, we delve into the phenomenon of 'trust fractures' and their profound impact on patient safety. The authors off…
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Discover how mastering situational awareness can revolutionize your approach to perioperative patient safety in our latest podcast episode. We are joined by David Tscholl, an esteemed anesthesiologist and researcher from the University Hospital in Zurich, Switzerland who unveils critical findings from recent studies in this February 2024 APSF newsl…
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Embark on a journey through the interplay of teamwork, civility, and patient safety with our esteemed guests, Matt Sherrer and Mitch Tsai from the Fresh Flow podcast, and emergency medicine savant Chris Turner. The conversation navigates the treacherous waters of workforce shortages and academic anesthesiology pressures, unearthing strategies to fo…
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Ever found yourself grappling with the complexities of peripheral nerve blocks and patient safety? This episode is a treasure trove of insights as we unpack the February 2024 APSF newsletter article by the esteemed trio Christina Ratto, Joseph Szokol, and Paul Lee, shedding light on the crucial precautions necessary for regional anesthesia procedur…
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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. Can peripheral nerve blocks be the answer to improving patient satisfaction and joining the fight against the opioid crisis? Christina Ratto joins us for our milestone 200th…
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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 the anesthesia patient safety implications of non-surgical cosmetic enhancements including permanent jewelry, nail polish, and gel manicures. It is vita…
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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 page in the February 2024 APSF Newsletter to discuss non-surgical cosmetic enhancements and anesthesia patient safety implications. Today, we are reviewin…
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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 February 2024 APSF Newsletter with the Q&A article about post-alcohol consumption and cognitive performance. The aviation industry has recommendations…
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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 as we continue our coverage of the International Conference on Anesthesia Patient Safety 2024. Our highlights on the show include anesthesia for an aging socie…
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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 as we continue our coverage of the International Conference on Anesthesia Patient Safety 2024. Our highlights today include expectations for anesthesia profess…
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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 as we continue our coverage of the International Conference on Anesthesia Patient Safety 2024. We are discussing Anesthesia Professionals’ Role in the Perioper…
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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 highlighting the impact of single-use, disposable products during anesthesia care on patient safety, the environment, and the checkbook. Making the switch to reusable…
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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 highlighting the impact of single-use, disposable products during anesthesia care on patient safety, the environment, and the checkbook. Making the switch to r…
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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 as we continue our coverage of the International Conference on Anesthesia Patient Safety 2024. Our highlights today include lessons learned from the Covid-19 P…
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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 as we begin our coverage of the first International Conference on Anesthesia Patient Safety 2024. Our show today reviews the APSF Newsletter: Past, Present, an…
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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 the conversation about GLP-1 receptor agonist medications today and listening to episodes #160 and #161 again. Patients taking these medications may be a…
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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 staying up to date with the latest in anesthesia patient safety by reviewing 5, that’s right 5, APSF summary articles written by the APSF Newsletter Editorial …
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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 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 hea…
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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. Take a walk with the APSF as we head to non-operating room anesthesia areas to talk about the latest consensus recommendations for the safe conduct of anesthesia in NORA loc…
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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. Take a walk with the APSF as we head to non-operating room anesthesia areas to talk about the latest consensus recommendations for the safe conduct of anesthesia in NORA loc…
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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 human error on the show today. Since anesthesia professionals are humans and thus prone to human error, then it is imperative that we apply a harm reduc…
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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. 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-anesthe…
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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 for a Rapid Response two-part series. First up, we discuss electronic interference between the radiofrequency detection wand, the Medtronic Situate Detection System …
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#181 Keeping Patients with Food Bolus Impaction or Foreign Object Ingestion Safe During Anesthesia Care, 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. 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…
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