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Anesthesia Patient Safety Podcast

Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation

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

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29:33

#260 OpenAnesthesia and the APSF: Achieving Safe and...

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2025/06/24

Dr. Elizabeth Malinzak takes us behind the scenes of a fascinating educational initiative bridging knowledge gaps in anesthesiology. As a pediatric anesthesiologist at Duke University and liaison between the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation and Open Anesthesia, she's spearheaded the development of over 30 patient safety and quality improvement summaries designed for today's learners.Malinzak reflects on crucial topics like crisis resource management, fatigue mitigation, and handover

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#259 Every Move Matters: Why Transport Safety Can...

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2025/06/17

Intrahospital transport of critically ill patients presents significant safety risks that can be mitigated through proper guidelines, checklists, and handoffs between care teams. The episode examines transport-related adverse events and complications while providing practical tools to enhance patient safety during these vulnerable transitions.• Multiple categories of intrahospital transport adverse events including respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological and equipment-related complications• Risk

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#258 Wheels of Risk: When Patient Safety Rolls...

Anesthesia Patient Safety Podcast ·

2025/06/10

The journey between hospital departments can be the most dangerous part of a patient's perioperative experience. This eye-opening episode dives deep into the hidden risks of intra-hospital patient transport. We examine the current literature on transport safety with particular focus on the challenges faced by anesthesia professionals. The data is sobering — between 4-9% of transported patients require medical intervention due to transport-related complications. With increasing production

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20:05

#257 Sweet Trouble: Perioperative Management of SGLT2...

Anesthesia Patient Safety Podcast ·

2025/06/03

Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors have revolutionized treatment for type 2 diabetes, heart failure, and chronic kidney disease—but they're creating new challenges for anesthesia professionals. With more patients on these medications heading to surgery, understanding their unique perioperative risks has never been more critical.At the heart of this issue lies euglycemic ketoacidosis—a potentially life-threatening complication that's particularly insidious because it lacks

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#256 Skin in the Game: A Fresh Flow Podcast Takeover

Anesthesia Patient Safety Podcast ·

2025/05/27

This is a Fresh Flow Podcast Takeover Show. The need for strong leadership in anesthesiology has never been more crucial. Join us as we discuss structured mentorship programs and the skills required to develop effective leaders in anesthesia. Dr. Mesrobian shares insights into cultivating future leaders and the importance of training in operational management.Here are some of the highlights:• Operating room management and operational efficiency directly impact physician wellness by reducing

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#255 What You Need to Know Before Going Under

Anesthesia Patient Safety Podcast ·

2025/05/20

Fear of the unknown is one of the most significant sources of anxiety for surgical patients. What exactly happens when we're "put under"? Could we wake up during surgery? What side effects should we expect? Our latest episode tackles these common concerns by exploring the APSF's Patient Guide to Anesthesia and Surgery.We walk through a simulated pre-surgical consultation, addressing the questions that weigh heaviest on patients' minds. We also explore factors affecting

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#254 The Patient's Guide to Anesthesia and Surgery

Anesthesia Patient Safety Podcast ·

2025/05/13

Fear of the unknown can make surgery and anesthesia unnecessarily stressful. Approximately 90% of patients experience some degree of anxiety about "going under" before their procedure – worrying about pain, waking during surgery, or post-operative grogginess. But what if patients had reliable answers to their most pressing questions?The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation has developed a groundbreaking resource to address this need. In this episode, we introduce the Patient Guide to

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#253 When Electrocautery Meets Implanted Devices:...

Anesthesia Patient Safety Podcast ·

2025/05/06

The safe management of non-cardiac implantable electrical devices during surgery requires careful planning and knowledge of device-specific considerations. We continue our discussion from last week with actionable recommendations for each stage of perioperative care.• Electrocautery poses significant risks including device reprogramming, thermal burns, and damage to neural tissue• Turn off devices or set to safe surgery mode before using electrocautery • Bipolar cautery is safer than monopolar; if

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#252 Managing Neurologic Stimulators: A Critical...

Anesthesia Patient Safety Podcast ·

2025/04/29

The podcast explores comprehensive recommendations for managing patients with non-cardiac implantable electrical devices during surgical procedures, emphasizing preoperative assessment, device interaction prevention, and safety protocols.• Types of devices include vagal nerve stimulators, deep brain stimulators, and spinal cord stimulators• Preoperative evaluation is crucial for identifying devices and contacting managing clinicians• Algorithm provided for assessing potential interactions with

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#251 Surgical Fires: The 30% Oxygen Rule

Anesthesia Patient Safety Podcast ·

2025/04/22

Surgical fires are devastating yet entirely preventable events that continue to occur in operating rooms around the world. This eye-opening episode features biomedical engineer Mark Bruley and anesthesiologist Dr. Jeffrey Feldman, who share decades of expertise investigating and preventing these catastrophic incidents.The conversation reveals why the seemingly simple recommendation to limit open oxygen delivery to 30% is so critical for patient safety. Through forensic investigations and laboratory

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#250 Sugammadex in Special Populations: What Every...

Anesthesia Patient Safety Podcast ·

2025/04/15

Sugammadex safety considerations span across patient populations with renal impairment, pediatric patients, and pregnant or breastfeeding individuals, requiring nuanced clinical decision-making based on current evidence and ongoing research.• Sugammadex reversal of moderate blockade is safe and faster than using neostigmine/cisatracurium for patients with renal impairment• Quantitative neuromuscular monitoring is essential to ensure adequate reversal (TOF >90%)• FDA approval exists for children

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#249 Sugammadex Safety: Special Populations, Special...

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2025/04/08

Discover the critical safety considerations when using Sugammadex, the seemingly "magical" neuromuscular blockade reversal agent that's fundamentally changed anesthesia practice. We delve deep into the science behind this medication and examine its use in three challenging patient populations: those with renal failure, pregnant patients, and pediatric patients.For patients with kidney dysfunction, we explore the fascinating pharmacokinetics of Sugammadex and how its primarily renal

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16:35

#248 Beyond the Mask: An OpenAnesthesia Collaboration...

Anesthesia Patient Safety Podcast ·

2025/04/01

Medication safety remains a cornerstone of anesthesia practice with complex environments and high-stakes decisions requiring vigilant attention to prevent errors. This collaboration between APSF and OpenAnesthesia spotlights critical aspects of perioperative drug safety with practical insights from Dr. Juan Li, a cardiothoracic anesthesia fellow at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.• Perioperative anaphylaxis requires immediate recognition of cardiovascular, respiratory, and cutaneous

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#247 Nudge Your Way to Greener Pediatric Anesthesia

Anesthesia Patient Safety Podcast ·

2025/03/25

Climate change has arrived in the operating room, and pediatric anesthesiologists are taking action. Dr. Eva Lu-Boettcher, pediatric anesthesiologist and Director of Anesthesia Quality and Safety at the University of Wisconsin Children's Hospital, shares her journey toward sustainable anesthesia after witnessing firsthand the effects of climate change—including her Wisconsin community experiencing the world's worst air quality from wildfires.The healthcare sector contributes a staggering

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#246 Ditching Nitrous Oxide: The Bike Commuter's...

Anesthesia Patient Safety Podcast ·

2025/03/18

Dr. Liz Hansen takes us behind the scenes of a remarkable transformation at Seattle Children's Hospital, where pediatric anesthesiologists have reduced their greenhouse gas emissions by over 90% without compromising patient safety. A lifelong environmentalist and bike commuter, Dr. Hansen was shocked to discover that anesthesia gases contributed to 7% of her hospital's total emissions. This revelation sparked a personal and professional journey to align her clinical practice with her

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#245 Unmasking Medical Misinformation

Anesthesia Patient Safety Podcast ·

2025/03/11

In our latest episode, we dive headfirst into the growing issue of medical misinformation and its alarming effect on anesthesia patient safety. As patients increasingly turn to social media for health information, the risks of encountering inaccurate content have soared, posing challenges for healthcare professionals.Join us as we explore a recent article by George Tewfik and Raymond Malapero from the February 2025 APSF Newsletter, focusing on how misinformation can threaten patient safety,

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#244 Battling Myths and Misinformation: Ensuring...

Anesthesia Patient Safety Podcast ·

2025/03/04

Join us as we dive into the critical topic of medical misinformation and its alarming impact on patient safety, particularly in the field of anesthesia. In this compelling episode, we unpack how misconceptions shape patient trust and communication with healthcare providers. Our conversation features insightful commentary from Dr. George Tewfik, who highlights real-world examples of how misinformation spreads and influences patient decisions. The rapid rise of social media as a primary information

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#243 Unlocking Insights for Safer Anesthesia: Key...

Anesthesia Patient Safety Podcast ·

2025/02/25

This episode delves into key findings in the literature, focusing on the nuances of neuromuscular blockade in pediatric patients and novel advancements in intubation techniques to enhance patient safety. We explore significant insights from recent studies that highlight age-related differences in recovery times from neuromuscular blockade and practical recommendations. We also discuss a novel flexible stylet for intubation and the implications of intravenous catheter design during emergency needle

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#242 Enhancing Anesthesia Patient Safety: Literature...

Anesthesia Patient Safety Podcast ·

2025/02/18

Feeling overwhelmed about staying up to date with the anesthesia literature? We hope you will check out the APSF's In The Literature section. This resource brings you straightforward summaries of recent high-impact articles related to anesthesia patient safety. This episode highlights crucial updates in the literature concerning diabetes management, the impact of fatigue on anesthesia professionals, research about GLP-1 receptor agonists, and the use of methadone for next-day discharge surgery

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#241 The Impact of ISO 80369-6 Neuraxial Connectors:...

Anesthesia Patient Safety Podcast ·

2025/02/11

This episode discusses the implementation of ISO 80369-6 neuraxial connectors in Japan, analyzing the challenges faced and the implications for patient safety. The conversation highlights the importance of clinician involvement and the need for clear communication and trials during the transition to new medical standards.• Overview of ISO 80369-6 and its significance in anesthesia care• Challenges faced in Japan during the implementation of new connectors• Historical context of the LOR connector and

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