APSF News & Updates
Ketamine or Etomidate for Tracheal Intubation of Critically Ill Adults
May 18, 2026
The choice of induction agent during emergency tracheal intubation of critically ill adults has important patient safety implications, including the risks of death and peri-intubation hemodynamic instability. Previous observational studies…
Effect of S-Ketamine on Postoperative Delirium in Elderly Patients Undergoing Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial
May 11, 2026
Postoperative delirium (POD) is common among elderly patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) under neuraxial anesthesia, with a reported incidence of 11–20.7%. POD is associated…
APSF Featured in USA TODAY Patient Safety Campaign
May 8, 2026
You can find APSF in Mediaplanet’s Patient Safety campaign, out today! Around 1 in every 10 patients is harmed in health care and more than 3 million deaths occur annually…
Association Between Dexmedetomidine Use and Duration of Invasive Mechanical Ventilation After Cardiac Surgery: A Hospital Registry Study
April 27, 2026
Dexmedetomidine is an alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist that may have utility as a sedating infusion to achieve fast-track recovery after cardiac surgery. However, due to the time it takes to…
Incidence of Pain during Cesarean Delivery with Neuraxial Anesthesia: An International, Prospective Cohort Study
April 20, 2026
Pain during cesarean delivery can result in long-term psychological sequelae, including depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, but the incidence of pain during cesarean delivery due to inadequate neuraxial anesthesia is…
EEG-Guided Titration of Sevoflurane and Pediatric Anesthesia Emergence Delirium: A Randomized Clinical Trial
April 13, 2026
Pediatric anesthesia emergence delirium (PAED) is a common complication following surgical procedures in pediatric patients. While general anesthesia appears to be a risk factor for PAED, the etiology of PAED…
