APSF News & Updates
When the Fluoroscopy C-arm Collides with the Anesthesia Machine
January 15, 2021
Recently, a patient was undergoing a procedure with general anesthesia and mechanical ventilation in the electrophysiology laboratory. Towards the end of the case, the floor-mounted C-arm was accidentally throttled forward…
Protecting our Patients: APSF Recommends that Anesthesia Professionals be Included in the First Phase of Vaccinations
December 21, 2020
KEY POINTS Patient safety is our top priority. The goal of protecting the public’s health is inextricably intertwined with the goal of protecting healthcare workers who serve the public. Two…
Battery Pump Failures due to Residue or Corrosion Build Up—Prevention and Vigilance Can Make a Difference
December 21, 2020
Sudden Battery Failures due to Improper Cleaning in Baxter Pumps May Lead to Interruption of Critical Medication Administration The company Baxter, in reference to its Sigma Spectrum and Sigma Spectrum…
Tension Pneumothorax in the Operating Room: When Teamwork and Communication Save Patient Lives
December 7, 2020
A tension pneumothorax (TPT) occurs when air accumulates in the intrapleural cavity, leading to lung collapse, pulmonary arterial shunting, hypoxemia, and hemodynamic collapse. This case illustrates the importance of…
Preoperative COVID Testing: Examples From Around the U.S.
November 11, 2020
While statements and recommendations can provide guidance to local health systems for perioperative COVID testing, implementation decisions are governed by many factors…
The APSF Issues Preliminary Guidance on Cybersecurity Threats to U.S. Health Care Systems
November 2, 2020
▶ MedWatch Voluntary Reporting Form On October 28th the US department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the FBI, and CISA (DHS Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency) jointly announced that…
