APSF News & Updates
APSF Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Center
July 8, 2020
The APSF and ASA are coordinating their efforts to provide anesthesia professionals with the most current information on caring for COVID-19 patients. View articles, media & guides, FAQs, helpful links and more…
The Hidden Victims: A Case Series of Effects of the Pandemic on Patients without COVID-19
July 8, 2020
Since the first COVID-19 diagnosis in the United States in mid-January of 2020, there has been a rapid increase in the incidence of the disease and deaths from it. The United States now leads the world with the largest number of confirmed cases…
SHEA Podcast Features APSF Board Member Richard Prielipp MD: Infection Prevention Adjustments for the Anesthesia Provider with the APSF
July 6, 2020
The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) interviewed APSF Board Member Richard Prielipp, MD, MBA as a part of their “The COVID-19 Allies in Prevention” Podcast Series. In this…
Safety and Drug-Drug Interaction Considerations for Double Concentrated 2% Propofol
July 3, 2020
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and an unexpectedly high sedative requirement in effected mechanically ventilated patients, many manufacturers are experiencing shortages of propofol 1% (Diprivan)…
A Solution to Medication Error Related to the Similar Appearance of Prefilled Syringes
July 2, 2020
We read with great interest the publication of the letter “Medication Error Related to Look-Alike Prefilled Syringes”, a letter which was a response to the letter previously published entitled “’No Read’ Errors Related to Prefilled Syringes”…
ASA-APSF Joint Statement on the Necessity of Wearing Face Masks in Public
June 30, 2020
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) and the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) strongly urge all persons over the age of 2 to cover their nose and mouth with a…