APSF News & Updates
Effects of fatigue on anaesthetist well-being and patient safety: a narrative review
November 18, 2024
This narrative review assesses the intricate, prolonged, and challenging working conditions of anesthesia professionals, which result in physical and mental exhaustion that impacts patient outcomes. Key findings include: Workplace fatigue…
The Sterile Intravenous (IV) Fluid Shortage Crisis Update
November 15, 2024
Baxter International’s manufacturing facility in North Carolina was closed on September 29, 2024 due to heavy rains and flooding from Hurricane Helene. Roads and bridges near the plant were also part of the destruction. Baxter’s facilities supply…
APSF Newsletter – October 2024
October 1, 2024
The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation is pleased to announce the release of the October 2024 APSF Newsletter.
Announcing the 2024 APSF Trainee Quality Improvement Award Winner: Language No Barrier: Innovating Translation Services for Perioperative Care Excellence
September 4, 2024
Congratulations to Aakash Patel DO, Chris Mahrous MD, Anthony Hikes MD, Hugh McGovern MD, Dave Shah DO, Abhishek Patel MD, Irwin Gratz DO, and Talia Ben-Jacob MD.
Case Report: Needle Thoracostomy: The Right Equipment for the Job?
August 8, 2024
Needle thoracostomy for tension pneumothorax is a procedure widely taught in simulation labs but is infrequently used by anesthesia professionals in practice. Successful needle decompression can be…
Perioperative Handoff Education Resources
July 31, 2024
Transitions of care between healthcare providers, often referred to as “handoffs,”, “handovers” or “signouts” have generated much discussion in recent years due to the association between poor quality of these transitions and patient harm. Communication failures are…