Anesthesia Patient Safety Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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 use.

This episode features the launch of the EVD Safety Campaign, a collaboration between the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) and the Society for Neuroscience in Anesthesiology and Critical Care (SNACC). We'll discuss the campaign's objectives, which include raising awareness, providing education, promoting standardized guidelines, and enhancing clinical proficiency. Discover the wealth of resources available in the EVD Knowledge Hub, designed to equip healthcare professionals with the skills needed to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Tune in for a comprehensive guide on safeguarding patients with EVDs and elevating your clinical practice.

For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/220-enhancing-patient-safety-with-external-ventricular-drains-launching-the-evd-safety-campaign/

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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 linking high vasopressor use to kidney damage, and another by Chiu and colleagues on the dangers of limiting IV fluid administration. With expert insights from Amy Yerdon, Matt Scherrer, and Desiree Chappell, this episode is packed with essential information on minimizing hypotensive events and optimizing patient outcomes through advanced monitoring and goal-directed therapy.

Stay ahead in your practice by understanding the differential diagnosis for intraoperative hypotension and the importance of continuous blood pressure monitoring. Learn strategies to balance fluid and vasopressor use effectively, ensuring patient safety. Whether you're an anesthesia professional or simply interested in medical advancements, this episode offers valuable knowledge and practical tips to enhance postoperative recovery. Don't miss out on these crucial insights that could transform your approach to anesthesia care.

For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/219-optimizing-outcomes-in-anesthesia-care-spotlight-on-intraoperative-hypotension/

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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 Rebello and colleagues, who stress system-focused solutions over human-reliant measures to tackle this critical patient safety issue.

We dissect the human factors contributing to these errors, particularly the look-alike nature of tranexamic acid and local anesthetic ampules. Highlighting prevention strategies, the episode underscores the importance of providing tranexamic acid in pre-mixed bags, aligning with recommendations from the 2010 APSF Stoelting Conference. Listen in as we break down the hierarchy of effectiveness for risk reduction strategies by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), ranging from simple reminders to advanced automation and fail-safes, all aimed at enhancing medication safety in the operating room.

For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/210-preventing-deadly-errors-unpacking-safe-practices-for-medication-administration-in-the-or/

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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 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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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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. 

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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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/