Anesthesia Patient Safety Podcast

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Anesthesia Patient Safety Podcast

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 listen on the go! This includes some of the most important COVID-19 information on airway management, ventilators, personal protective equipment (PPE), drug information, and elective surgery recommendations.Don't forget to check out APSF.org for the show notes that accompany each episode, and email us at podcast@APSF.org with your suggestions for future episodes. Visit us at APSF.org/podcast and at @APSForg on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    #225 Collaborative Guidelines for Safe Anesthesia in OSA

    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 understanding of the challenges and solutions in perioperative care for OSA patients, highlighting the importance of preoperative screening and the press...

    20 min

  2. 15 OCT

    #224 Staying Legal: Recording Conversations during Anesthesia Care

    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, "Wiretap Laws: Relevance to Clinical Practice and Patient Safety." We'll explore how these laws differ across states, affecting everything from fa...

    19 min

  3. 8 OCT

    #223 Navigating Wiretap Laws in Clinical Practice: Insights for Anesthesia Professionals

    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 consent states, and explore how these decades-old statutes are more relevant than ever in our digital age. Dr. Brook shares her personal experiences of b...

    17 min

  4. 1 OCT

    #222 Best Practices for External Ventricular Drain Management - Part 3 of 3

    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 trained personnel under sterile conditions. We'll delve into essential preoperative steps such as patient history, neurological exams, and intracrani...

    18 min

  5. 24 SEPT

    #221 Enhancing Patient Safety in Neurocritical Care: Best Practices for Managing External Ventricular Drains with Dr. Abhijit Lele - Part 2 of 3

    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 between the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) and the Society for Neuroscience and Anesthesiology and Critical Care (SNACC) aimed at impro...

    15 min

  6. 17 SEPT

    #220 Enhancing Patient Safety with External Ventricular Drains: Launching the EVD Safety Campaign - Part 1 of 3

    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 prevent serious complications. We delve into the fundamentals of EVDs, covering their function, placement, and the common risks associated with their u...

    17 min

  7. 10 SEPT

    #219 Optimizing Outcomes in Anesthesia Care: Spotlight on Intraoperative Hypotension

    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 linking high vasopressor use to kidney damage, and another by Chiu and colleagues on the dangers of limiting IV fluid administration. With expert ins...

    20 min

  8. 3 SEPT

    #218 Unmasking the Risks: The Dangers of Low Blood Pressure During Surgery

    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 underscores the often-overlooked consequences that patients face post-surgery due to intraoperative hypotension, including acute kidney injury, myocardi...

    18 min
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About

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 listen on the go! This includes some of the most important COVID-19 information on airway management, ventilators, personal protective equipment (PPE), drug information, and elective surgery recommendations.Don't forget to check out APSF.org for the show notes that accompany each episode, and email us at podcast@APSF.org with your suggestions for future episodes. Visit us at APSF.org/podcast and at @APSForg on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

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  • Creator
    Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    225
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Anesthesia Patient Safety Podcast
  • Show Website
    Anesthesia Patient Safety Podcast

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