In the Literature
Keep up to date with the latest in patient safety with summaries of the best medical journal articles from the APSF Newsletter Editorial Board.
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Summary published August 28, 2024
Stimulated significantly by the Covid-19 pandemic’s diagnostic and therapeutic reliance on pulse oximetry, a comprehensive and thoughtful systematic review that “included all relevant studies to date” (but only published in…
Summary published August 23, 2024
Emergency cricothyroidotomy can be a lifesaving intervention in the cannot intubate-cannot ventilate scenario. Identification of the cricothyroid membrane is a crucial step before any intervention can be initiated. The traditional…
Summary published August 15, 2024
It is a meta-analysis that examines the benefits of benzodiazepine administration and the reduction of postoperative nausea and vomiting. This analysis comprised 104 studies in which benzodiazepines were delivered intraoperatively…
Summary published August 8, 2024
Neuromuscular blocking agents, (NMBAs) are typically pharmacologically reversed in order to minimize the risk of post-operative pulmonary complications secondary to residual weakness of the respiratory muscles. Traditionally, anticholinesterase agents, such…
Summary published August 1, 2024
High mechanical power and driving pressure may be associated with pulmonary complications in patients undergoing general anesthesia with mechanical ventilation. In this retrospective registry study, medical records for patients undergoing…
Summary published June 27, 2024
This article describes the results of a quality improvement initiative to increase the visibility and reduce time to activation of an operating room-based emergency call system As background, following recommendations…
