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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
NORA
Pediatric Medication Errors
Airway Management
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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Delirium, pain, and prolonged ventilation can feel like “expected” bumps in perioperative care until you look closely at the data. We walk through four recent APSF In the Literature reviews and pull out what’s actually actionable for anesthesia patie... more

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The world has the knowledge to make anesthesia safer, but too often it’s the basics that are missing where the need is greatest. We’re talking about perioperative patient safety in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where a smaller share of su... more

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Catastrophic neurologic injury after a routine anesthetic is the kind of signal that stops you in your tracks, and that’s exactly why we’re talking about new perioperative recommendations for patients with maternal Venezuelan ancestry. We’ve seen rep... more

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The fastest way to weaken patient safety isn’t a missing checklist, it’s a team that stops trusting each other. We dig into “infinite anesthesia” and the next step, “leading infinitely,” a practical relational leadership approach designed to build ps... more

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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
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Episode: #305 Lead Infinitely
Matt Scherer
Author of Leading Infinitely in Perioperative Care article
University (co-authors)
Episode: #305 Lead Infinitely
Matt Sherrer
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology at UAB; Assistant Dean for Faculty Affairs
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Episode: #304 Infinite Anesthesia Is Not Unlimited Propofol
Richard Dutton
Chief of Anesthesia at University of Maryland Capital Region Hospital
University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center
Episode: #304 Infinite Anesthesia Is Not Unlimited Propofol
Matt McGee
Navy anesthesiologist, former department head on deployment with USNS Comfort
USNS Comfort / Continuing Promise 2025
Episode: #302 Reusable Versus Single-Use Airway Devices When Seconds Count
Ramona Houmanfar
Professor of psychology and director of behavior analysis program at University of Nevada, Reno
University of Nevada, Reno
Episode: #301 Pro-Social Operating Rooms
Mary Fearon
Member of the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) and circulating RN at Swedish Medical Center
AORN; Swedish Medical Center
Episode: #301 Pro-Social Operating Rooms

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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

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Love this podcast!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    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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#307 Perioperative Safety In Low And Middle-Income Countries
Q: Why did Eva Lubetker write this article on perioperative safety in LMICs?
She aimed to highlight the challenges and real opportunities to improve perioperative safety and patient outcomes in LMICs, drawing attention to workforce issues, access to equipment, and the value of global collaboration.
#299 Cannabis And Anesthesia
Q: Have you provided anesthesia care for a patient who uses cannabis? Are you asking patients about cannabis use during your preoperative evaluation?
Yes, clinicians should actively inquire about cannabis use during preop evaluation, document product type, route, frequency, and withdrawal symptoms, and assess cardiovascular and respiratory risks to tailor perioperative planning.
#300 Pro-Social Teams: Safer, Faster, Kinder
Q: I also asked Jeffrey what's next for this project.
The guest explains that the APSF Board has funded a two-year project to investigate pro-social culture change, with leadership by Dr. Caoimhe Duffy and a multidisciplinary team.
#291 Managing Anesthesia Risks for Patients with Acute and Chronic Cocaine Use
Q: What does the literature tell us about proceeding with surgery in cocaine-positive patients?
Some studies suggest it may be safe to proceed with surgery even if patients test positive for cocaine, but further research is needed.
#291 Managing Anesthesia Risks for Patients with Acute and Chronic Cocaine Use
Q: Have you taken care of a patient with acute cocaine intoxication or a history of chronic cocaine use for surgery and anesthesia care recently?
Yes, it emphasizes the need for careful monitoring and readiness for cardiovascular instability.

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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. Eva Lubetker
2. Johan Beiste
3. Dan Berkowitz
4. Matt Scherer
5. Matt Sherrer
6. Richard Dutton
7. Matt McGee
8. Ramona Houmanfar

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