APSF News & Updates
Massive Hemoptysis – A Rare but Catastrophic Complication
August 25, 2021
An 85-year old man without significant medical co-morbidities underwent CT (computerized tomography)-guided biopsy of a peripheral pulmonary nodule. Moderate sedation was administered by an anesthesia professional. The case was uneventful except for…
Joint Statement on COVID-19 Vaccination of Health Care Personnel
July 29, 2021
Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Strongly Encourages all Health Care Personnel to Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19 Vaccines are safe, highly effective and save lives Amid the new surge of COVID-19 cases…
Workplace Violence Survey Announcement: Invitation to our Colleagues
June 14, 2021
In preparation for the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Annual Stoelting Conference, the APSF is conducting a U.S. survey to assess the incidence and prevalence of workplace violence (both physical and…
David M. Gaba, MD is a Recipient of the 2020 John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Award
June 9, 2021
The APSF is proud to announce that David M. Gaba M.D. will be awarded the 2020 John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Award from the National Quality Forum. The…
Anesthesiology Continues to Improve Patient Safety
June 8, 2021
A recent report published in Anesthesiology News, “A Decade of Anesthesiology Data: Continuing the Journey Toward the Goal of Zero Harm,” highlights that the rate of claims per 100 anesthesiologists…
Fire Extinguisher in the Operating Room
June 1, 2021
I am writing to inquire about requirements for fire extinguishers in the operating room. Is it a requirement that each operating room have its own fire extinguisher located in the room?
