APSF Newsletter, February 2020
Dear Rapid Response: Are MRI-compatible laryngoscopes recommended or required in the MRI environment? I am an anesthesiologist presently working in a community hospital and care for patients who receive anesthesia…
APSF Newsletter, October 2019
Editor’s Note: The clogged filter in this case is not unique to this product and can be seen in any device similar to this particular one. Dear Rapid Response: A…
APSF Newsletter, October 2019
Supporting ventilation during transport is not a trivial exercise and is reported to be associated with some complication in 10% to 31% of cases.1,2 While patient safety concerns during transport…
APSF Newsletter, June 2019
Dear Rapid Response: The American Society of Anesthesiologists standards for basic anesthetic monitoring require that all patients receiving an anesthetic have arterial blood pressure monitored, at a minimum frequency of…
APSF Newsletter, June 2019
Dear Rapid Response: Lighted stylets are an important component of the ASA Difficult Airway Algorithm.1 Particularly useful in patients with blood or secretions in the airway, lightwands are also helpful…
APSF Newsletter, June 2019
Dear Rapid Response: At our institution, we recently encountered an issue with our HVAC system that left the operating room humidity at approximately 70%. Our operating rooms were closed because…