June 1995

Signs of Safe Sedation Researched, Reviewed

June 10, 1995

Editor’s Note: Adequate sedation and its associated physical signs have been discussed in recent issues of the Newsletter, and the resulting letters to the editor have provoked much interest in...

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More “Adequate” Sedation

June 10, 1995

To the Editor I was interested that Dr. Shea proposes an eponymous sign for when her patients go ‘poof’ or ‘pouf’ during sedation. (1) It seems that her techniques sometimes...

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Safety of 5% Lidocaine Heavily Defended

June 10, 1995

To the Editor In 1993, a Swiss article (1) reported transient neurologic toxicity after hyperbaric spinal anesthesia with 5% lidocaine. This article was accompanied by an editorial (2) that essentially...

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Breathing Circuit Disconnects, Leaks Could be Prevented with Locking Pin

June 10, 1995

To the Editor In order to decrease the frequency of breathing circuit disconnections or leaks, a type of mechanism (which is already used on some central venous catheter systems) involving...

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Reading’s Effect on Anesthetic Outcome, Image to Surgeon Cited; Sux Debated Again

June 10, 1995

To the Editor I found the Spring issue of the APSF Newsletter to be the most thought provoking and controversial issue to date. Whether or not reading in the operating...

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An Impending Accident?

June 10, 1995

To the Editor In regard to the Winter ‘Letter to the Editor’ topic of ‘reading during cases, both related medical literature and non-medical pleasure reading,’ I agree with the letter...

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Reading = Distraction

June 10, 1995

To the Editor This is in response to the Winter edition containing a ‘Letter to the Editor’ regarding reading during administration of anesthesia. In our department, we discourage reading of...

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Looong Surgery = Reading

June 10, 1995

To the Editor This is in response to the unnamed surgeon and his observations of his anesthesia colleagues. Having practiced anesthesiology for 32 years, I feel the issue of reading...

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Vigilance Outweighs Reading Concerns

June 10, 1995

To the Editor I have read with interest both the original letter and its many responses concerning reading in the OR during cases. As a practicing anesthesiologist, and as the...

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RSA Reader Suggests Watching Surgeon, Asks What is “Anesthesiologist Personality”

June 10, 1995

To the Editor I respond enthusiastically to your invitation in the Winter 1994-95 APSF Newsletter to contribute to the debate on reading in the OR. Lt. Col. Bostek (1) has...

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Anesthesia by ESP?

June 10, 1995

To the Editor I’ve always thought of those many M.D.s and some CRNA’s, who read while administering anesthesia, as “real experts.” Apparently they are capable of administering anesthesia by E.S.P.!...

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Debate on OR Reading Provides Very Varied Views

June 10, 1995

To the Editor I am writing this in response to the issue “Is it O.K. to read during OR cases?’ which was raised in the Winter 1994-95 APSF Newsletter. Obviously,...

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Reading Debate Shows Bias

June 10, 1995

To the Editor Attacks against the practice of anesthesia personnel reading in the OR certainly are biased. I agree that the practice is detrimental to a positive image of the...

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Reading in OR is Appalling

June 10, 1995

To the Editor With thirty-plus years of experience in risk management activities involving medical malpractice, I find it extremely interesting, and with considerable trepidation, that anesthesiologists feel they can divide...

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Issues Are Not Absolute; Aspersions Inappropriate

June 10, 1995

To the Editor I am prompted to write by the recent letters regarding reading in the operating room. I am unconcerned about the argument per se. I am very concerned...

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In My Opinion: Lack of Outcome Data Makes Reading a Personal Decision, States OR Investigator

June 10, 1995

I have been invited to comment on the appropriateness of the anesthesiologist reading while tending to an anesthetized patient, an issue raised recently in this Newsletter. (1) First off, I...

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IARS Annual Meeting Includes Safety Topics

June 10, 1995

Patient safety related presentations were featured at the International Anesthesia Research Society annual meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii, March 10-14. Highlights are summarized: In an award-winning scientific exhibit, Drs. Herbert Ferrari...

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March 1995

Newsletter Editorial Policy Adopted

March 10, 1995

The following is an editorial policy adopted by the APSF Board of Directors at its October 1994 meeting, as proposed by the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Newsletter Editor, John H....

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Contributions to APSF In Memory of James B. Robinett, Jr., M.D. from the Texas Society of Anesthesiologists

March 10, 1995

APSF Corporate Donors Grand Patrons American Society of Anesthesiologists Burroughs Wellcome Co. Cerenex, a Division of Glaxo, Inc. The Dryden Fund Ohmeda, Inc. Preferred Physicians Mutual Risk Retention Group Puritan-Bennett...

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APSF Will Conduct Nationwide Survey of Anesthesia Residents

March 10, 1995

The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation will conduct a survey of anesthesia residents concerning specific patient safety issues and residency training in patient safety. The survey will be directed by APSF...

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