APSF Newsletter, Winter 2007
As coeditors of this column, it is very important that we explain to our readers what established methods of device reporting and improvement already exist within the United States. Although…
APSF Newsletter, Fall 2007
As our description of the Dear SIRS column states, “The purpose of this column is to allow expeditious communication of technology-related safety concerns . . . with input and responses…
APSF Newsletter, Summer 2007
I am a CRNA with 13 years of experience. I never had a problem with a pulse oximeter until I encountered the Datex-Ohmeda Cardiocap 5. I was accustomed to a…
APSF Newsletter, Spring 2007
A question has come up that no one seems to be able to answer. It pertains to the possible spread of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in the operating room. Should…
APSF Newsletter, Winter 2006
I am a retired member of the ASA. I am involved in Q/A in the Department of Anesthesia of Lenoir Memorial Hospital in Kinston, NC. We have found that there…
APSF Newsletter, Fall 2006
I am medical director of a free-standing surgery center. One of our anesthesia machines has a non-functioning O2 sensor. We have an older Ohmeda Excel 110. Our biomedical person claims…