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Anesthesia Patient Safety Podcast

Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation
Patient Safety
Anesthesia
Anesthesia Patient Safety
Anesthesia Care
Anesthesia Safety
Pediatric Anesthesia
Perioperative Care
Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation
Intraoperative Hypotension
Airway Management
Nora
Pediatric Medication Errors
Medical Misinformation
Non-Cardiac Implantable Electrical Devices
Tracheostomy Management
Pain Management
Sickle Cell Disease
Patient Care
Medication Safety
Anesthesiology

The official podcast of the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) is hosted by Alli Bechtel, MD, featuring the latest information and news in perioperative and anesthesia patient safety. The APSF podcast is intended for anesthesiologists, anesthetists, clinicians and other professionals with an interest in anesthesiology, and patient safety advocates around the world.The Anesthesia Patient S... more

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“Opioid-sparing” sounds like an automatic win until you look closely at what replaces the opioids. We take on one of the toughest questions in modern anesthesiology: how do we reduce opioid-related harm without trading it for medication interactions,... more

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A virus can feel “far away” right up until it lands in a preop bay with a fever, abdominal pain, and a story that only makes sense weeks later. We walk through what anesthesia, perioperative, and critical care teams need to know about hantavirus, why... more

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Twenty-two steps to reach an airway is not a quirky workflow problem, it’s a patient safety problem. We’re turning our attention to a neuro-interventional radiology (Neuro IR) suite where cables, monitors, and a poorly positioned anesthesia machine c... more

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Condensation in an anesthesia circuit looks harmless until it starts skewing flow sensor readings or creating the kind of warm, wet environment where microbes can thrive. We pick up the story after the investigation into moisture and mold concerns in... more

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Brent Lee
Director of Clinical Excellence and Performance Improvement at North American Partners in Anesthesia; affiliated scholar at the National Center for Health Security and Resilience at Georgetown University
North American Partners in Anesthesia; Georgetown University
Episode: #312 Hantavirus Readiness For Anesthesia Teams
John Edwards
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
University of Kentucky Medical Center
Episode: #311 From Cable Chaos To One Step Airway Access
Jeff Feldman
Provided answers for the podcast from APSF
APSF
Episode: #310 Moisture Matters In Anesthesia Circuits
Robert Meyers
Representative from GE Healthcare
GE Healthcare
Episode: #310 Moisture Matters In Anesthesia Circuits
John Beard
Representative from GE Healthcare
GE Healthcare
Episode: #310 Moisture Matters In Anesthesia Circuits
Eva Lubetker
Pediatric anesthesiologist, Associate Vice Chair for Quality and Safety at the University of Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin
Episode: #307 Perioperative Safety In Low And Middle-Income Countries
Johan Beiste
Professor of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Episode: #305 Lead Infinitely
Dan Berkowitz
Doctor contributing to the discussion around leading infinitely and the movement
Not specified in transcript
Episode: #305 Lead Infinitely
Matt Scherer
Author of Leading Infinitely in Perioperative Care article
University (co-authors)
Episode: #305 Lead Infinitely

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Alli Bechtel
Host of the Anesthesia Patient Safety Podcast; frequent guide and interviewer guiding interviews on perioperative safety and related topics

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 43 ratings
  • Love this podcast!

    Love this podcast ! Great listen and east to follow. Very informative!

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    Caylana C
    United States2 years ago
  • Well done

    Great information on new patient safety research.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EXUMA2010
    United States6 years ago

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Professional and informative with accessible research takeaways.
Strong focus on leadership and teamwork that translates into real-world practice.
Reliable source for current patient safety discussions and practical tips.
Quality guests and practical, actionable content for safety culture.
Consistently well-produced with useful show notes and sponsor insights.

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#310 Moisture Matters In Anesthesia Circuits
Q: Question 4. Please provide guidance on OR ventilator sterilization frequency.
There is no single, universally recommended interval for sterilization; follow manufacturer guidance and local infection prevention policies, with the understanding that the breathing circuit is not a sterile component and should be managed accordingly.
#310 Moisture Matters In Anesthesia Circuits
Q: Question 3. Is there any evidence or guidance on moisture levels that are safe within ventilators and breathing circuits?
There are no specific moisture level thresholds deemed universally safe; moisture is beneficial to prevent drying but unsafe if it interferes with sensor measurements or promotes pathogen growth.
#310 Moisture Matters In Anesthesia Circuits
Q: Question 2. Please educate on the need for moisture mitigation when using non-GE Healthcare ventilator brands.
Different manufacturers have varying moisture mitigation strategies; water traps and heating elements are common, and clinicians should consult the specific machine's manufacturer guidance for moisture mitigation.
#310 Moisture Matters In Anesthesia Circuits
Q: Question 1. Please educate on the need for multiple filter use for each patient. Is it necessary to have both heat and moisture exchange filters and expiratory filters for all patients?
The recommended approach is to place a pleated filter between the expiratory limb and the anesthesia machine, with an additional pleated filter between the machine and the inspiratory limb as a safety measure; heat and moisture exchange devices provide moisture but are not as protective against pathogens as pleated filters.
#312 Hantavirus Readiness For Anesthesia Teams
Q: What are the actionable perioperative recommendations for hantavirus?
Key guidance includes strict airborne and contact precautions, HEPA filtration in circuits, protection of gas sampling ports, safe disinfection, and readiness for potential bleeding complications during surgery.

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The collection centers on perioperative and anesthesia patient safety, leadership in healthcare teams, and practical strategies to improve teamwork, communication, and safety culture in the operating room and beyond. Episodes frequently explore pro-social behavior, safety checklists, leadership development, and the adoption of new technologies (AI, wearables, video laryngoscopy, ECMO) to reduce errors and burnout. Discussions often feature clinicians, researchers, and educators who share evidence-based approaches, real-world lessons from humanitarian missions, and lessons from professional societies, with sponsor and organizational partnerships guiding implementation and resources. A notable strength is bridging practice, education, and lea... more

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1. Brent Lee
2. John Edwards
3. Jeff Feldman
4. Robert Meyers
5. John Beard
6. Eva Lubetker
7. Johan Beiste
8. Dan Berkowitz

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