December 2003

Reader Questions Safety of Spinal Anesthesia

December 10, 2003

To the Editor Lambert1 made a recent call for further examination of the transient radicular irritation syndrome (TRIS) that may occur after spinal anesthesia. This certainly deserves investigation. Although Schneider2...

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Alpha-2 Agonists May Also Impact Outcome

December 10, 2003

To the Editor Meiler et al. are to be commended for reviewing the effect of beta-blockers, statins, and “depth” of anesthesia on long-term morbidity following surgery.1 In addition to these...

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Power Interruption Still a Major Safety Disruption

December 10, 2003

To the Editor For decades anesthesia has been compared to aviation. The reasons are numerous and widely known, or at least widely repeated. Consistent with this comparison, the cockpit of...

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Reporting Adverse Events is a Double-Edged Sword

December 10, 2003

To the Editor As David Hunt mentioned in the Summer 2003 issue of the APSF Newsletter, his group suffered by following APSF and medical insurance companies’ recommendations to report any...

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President Reports on State of APSF

December 10, 2003

2003 Replete With APSF Successes As President of the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF), it is my privilege to report annually on the activities of the foundation during the past...

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Ellison C. (Jeep) Pierce, Jr., MD, Retires From APSF

December 10, 2003

The APSF and ASA Meetings held this past October in San Francisco witnessed a landmark event, the retirement of Ellison C. (Jeep) Pierce, Jr., MD, from his position as Executive...

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Canister Fires Become A Hot Safety Concern

December 10, 2003

Reports of fire and/or extreme heat occurring in the carbon dioxide absorber portion of the anesthesia circle system have come to the attention of the APSF. An October communication received...

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September 2003

More Research on TRI is Needed

September 10, 2003

To the Editor We appreciate the comments of Dr. Lambert and the opportunity to reply. Specifically because of concerns such as those expressed by Dr. Lambert, in November 2001, the...

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Transient Radicular Irritation Remains a Danger

September 10, 2003

To the Editor I write because I believe many patients are still receiving spinal anesthesia that is associated with transient radicular irritation (TRI, also known as transient neurologic syndrome or...

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American Hospital Association Solicits Applications for American Hospital Quest for Quality Prize

September 10, 2003

The American Hospital Quest for Quality Prize is an American Hospital Association award honoring leadership and innovation in patient care quality, safety, and commitment. It is supported by grants from...

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MRI Report Available on New APSF Website

September 10, 2003

Charlotte Bell, Associate Professor of Anesthesiology at Yale University School of Medicine has authored a compendium of important information for those anesthesia providers caring for patients within the MRI suite....

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Florida Legislation Includes New Safety Initiatives

September 10, 2003

In August 2003 the Florida Legislature passed a compromise tort reform bill which was signed into law by Governor Jeb Bush. This bill contained safety measures along with a $500,000...

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APSF Anesthesia Machine Workbook is Reviewed in Anesthesia and Analgesia

September 10, 2003

Sem Lampotang and colleagues from the University of Florida have published The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Anesthesia Machine Workbook, which was developed with support and sponsorship by the APSF. This...

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NPSF Report Spurs Patient-Focused Agenda

September 10, 2003

The recently issued National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF) 2002 Annual Report highlights the NPSF’s emphasis on involving patients and families in patient safety, recognizing that patients are essential partners in...

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Cooper Receives AANA Award

September 10, 2003

APSF founding member Jeffrey Cooper, PhD received the Public Interest in Anesthesia Award from the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) Council for Public Interest in Anesthesia. The award was...

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2003 ASA Meeting Highlights Safety

September 10, 2003

As in prior years, patient safety will again play a major role at the upcoming Annual Meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, which will be held in San Francisco,...

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Can We Alter Long-Term Outcome? The Role of Anesthetic Management & the Inflammatory Response

September 10, 2003

Editor’s Note: The association of inflammatory mediators, cardiovascular disease, and long-term outcome is increasingly recognized by both researchers and clinicians. The American Heart Association and the Centers for Disease Control...

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June 2003

Medi-Flex Answers Chlorhexidine Questions

June 10, 2003

To the Editor Thank you for the opportunity to respond to your readerÕs questions concerning the use of chlorhexidine-based solutions 1) with regional anesthesia, 2) near the eyes and ears,...

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Malpractice Problem Presents

June 10, 2003

To the Editor The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation has consistently supported the recommendation that anesthesiologists report any untoward event. In an illustration of the “Law of Unintended Consequences,” my group...

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Chlorhexidine Recommendations Raise Questions

June 10, 2003

To the Editor After reading about the use of chlorhexidine (CHG) prep in the Spring 2003 issue the following questions come to mind: Is CHG potentially useful and possibly preferable...

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