Anesthesia Patient Safety Podcast

Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation

Patient Safety

NORA

Anesthesia Safety

Anesthesia Patient Safety

Patient Care

Clinician Safety

Emergency Response

Airway Management

Food Bolus Impaction

Stolting Conference

Non-Operating Room Anesthesia

Pre-Anesthesia Checkout Procedures

Anesthesia Machine Malfunctions

Anesthesiology

Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation

Glp-1 Receptor Agonists

Single-Use Medical Devices

Liver Transplantation

Anesthesia

Non-Operating Room Anesthesia (NORA)

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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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	282	Founded	5 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	EducationMedicineHealth & Fitness

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#282 Building Safer Anesthesia Teams In A Locum-Driven World

Ever walked into a new OR and spent the first ten minutes hunting for an airway bougie or a computer log-in that actually works? We dig into the hidden safety risks of a transient anesthesia workforce and share practical, fast-moving fixes that keep ... more

25 Nov 2025 • 14 min

#281 Safer Anesthesia, Everywhere

Imagine stepping into an operating room where oxygen isn’t guaranteed, capnography is rare, and one anesthesiologist might serve a million people. That’s the reality many patients face, and it’s exactly where meaningful change can save the most lives... more

18 Nov 2025 • 28 min

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#280 Speak Up To Save Lives

What if the biggest risks in maternal care are not just clinical, but cultural? We dig into the hard truth that speaking up can feel risky, pain during cesarean is often underestimated, and rare obstetric crises can overwhelm memory. From there, we c... more

11 Nov 2025 • 23 min

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#279 From Birthrooms To Boardrooms: Preventing Trauma And Elevating Maternal Anesthesia Care

Power, control, and communication shape every birth—and too often, they decide whether care feels safe or traumatic. We dig into practical ways to prevent harm in obstetric anesthesia by centering trauma-informed care, reducing stigma around substanc... more

4 Nov 2025 • 21 min

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Recent Guests

Kelly McQueen

Professor of Anesthesiology and Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

University of Wisconsin

Episode: #281 Safer Anesthesia, Everywhere

Tracy Vogel

Obstetric anesthesiologist and director of the perinatal trauma-informed care clinic in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Episode: #279 From Birthrooms To Boardrooms: Preventing Trauma And Elevating Maternal Anesthesia Care

Brinda Kamdar

Associate professor of anesthesiology discussing substance use disorder during pregnancy.

Episode: #279 From Birthrooms To Boardrooms: Preventing Trauma And Elevating Maternal Anesthesia Care

Grace Lim

Obstetric anesthesiologist and chief of OB and Women's Anesthesiology at the University of Pittsburgh discussing the Elevate Project.

University of Pittsburgh

Episode: #279 From Birthrooms To Boardrooms: Preventing Trauma And Elevating Maternal Anesthesia Care

Miranda Klassen

Founder of the Amniotic Fluid Embolism Foundation, providing support and educational resources.

AFE Foundation

Episode: #279 From Birthrooms To Boardrooms: Preventing Trauma And Elevating Maternal Anesthesia Care

Jill Meyer

Professor and Chair of Anesthesiology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Episode: #278 Transforming Maternal Care Through Equity, Science, And Tech

Megan Lainfall

Professor and Chair of Anesthesiology at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

Episode: #278 Transforming Maternal Care Through Equity, Science, And Tech

Mahesh Vaidyanatha

Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Episode: #278 Transforming Maternal Care Through Equity, Science, And Tech

Michael Mescek

Vice President of Clinical Research and Medical Science at Medtronic

Medtronic

Episode: #278 Transforming Maternal Care Through Equity, Science, And Tech

Host

Alli Bechtel

Host of the show and a medical doctor with a passion for enhancing patient safety in anesthesia practices. She brings extensive knowledge of anesthesiology and patient care to the conversations held in each episode.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 37 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.
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United States5 years ago

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Apple Podcasts	#9	Brazil/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#54	Philippines/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#56	Mexico/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#59	Brazil/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts	#104	Indonesia/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#117	Saudi Arabia/Health & Fitness/Medicine

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#281 Safer Anesthesia, Everywhere

Q: Can you tell us more about the impact of a limited available workforce and how this has a big impact on patient safety?

Dr. McQueen explains that the lack of trained anesthesia providers leads to compromises in patient care and harms patient safety outcomes in these settings.

#281 Safer Anesthesia, Everywhere

Q: What do you hope to see going forward when it comes to the anesthesia workforce globally?

Dr. McQueen hopes for greater investment from ministries of health in anesthesiology and for medical schools in low resource settings to encourage medical students to pursue careers in anesthesiology.

#281 Safer Anesthesia, Everywhere

Q: Can you tell us a little bit more about your work on anesthesia in low and middle income countries? What first got you interested in this area of research?

Dr. McQueen shares that she became interested in disparities of anesthesia care in low and middle income countries due to her observation of poorer patient outcomes during her humanitarian work, which motivated her research and commitment to improving patient safety and infrastructure in these settings.

#270 From Fears to Facts: Empowering Patients Before Surgery

Q: What do you hope to see going forward?

I hope to see a fundamental shift in how we view patient engagement in healthcare, envisioning healthcare systems where patients and families are empowered as true partners in safety.

#269 Infiltrated IV Crisis: Managing Complications and Keeping Patients Safe

Q: What do you envision for the future with regards to this area of anesthesia care?

I envision a future where we have standardized guidelines for managing IV infiltration in the OR, especially when paralytics are involved.

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This podcast focuses on critical topics surrounding patient safety within the field of anesthesiology, combining expert interviews and discussions on the latest research and best practices. It aims to educate both medical professionals and patients, ensuring a comprehensive approach to enhancing patient safety during surgical procedures. Noteworthy discussions encompass patient engagement, managing anesthesia complications, innovative pain management techniques, and the integration of patient perspectives in clinical care. Furthermore, it highlights recent advancements in anesthesiology, aiming to keep listeners informed about essential developments and protocols in the field.

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1. Kelly McQueen
2. Tracy Vogel
3. Brinda Kamdar
4. Grace Lim
5. Miranda Klassen
6. Jill Meyer
7. Megan Lainfall
8. Mahesh Vaidyanatha

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