APSF News & Updates
APSF Featured in USA TODAY Patient Safety Campaign
May 8, 2026
You can find APSF in Mediaplanet’s Patient Safety campaign, out today! Around 1 in every 10 patients is harmed in health care and more than 3 million deaths occur annually…
Association Between Dexmedetomidine Use and Duration of Invasive Mechanical Ventilation After Cardiac Surgery: A Hospital Registry Study
April 27, 2026
Dexmedetomidine is an alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist that may have utility as a sedating infusion to achieve fast-track recovery after cardiac surgery. However, due to the time it takes to…
Incidence of Pain during Cesarean Delivery with Neuraxial Anesthesia: An International, Prospective Cohort Study
April 20, 2026
Pain during cesarean delivery can result in long-term psychological sequelae, including depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, but the incidence of pain during cesarean delivery due to inadequate neuraxial anesthesia is…
EEG-Guided Titration of Sevoflurane and Pediatric Anesthesia Emergence Delirium: A Randomized Clinical Trial
April 13, 2026
Pediatric anesthesia emergence delirium (PAED) is a common complication following surgical procedures in pediatric patients. While general anesthesia appears to be a risk factor for PAED, the etiology of PAED…
Identifying septic shock subgroups to tailor fluid strategies through multi-omics integration
April 6, 2026
Patients have variable responses to different resuscitation strategies for septic shock. For example, while aggressive fluid administration is a mainstay of treatment for septic shock, in some patients this may…
Comparison of Propofol and Dexmedetomidine Infused Overnight to Treat Hyperactive and Mixed ICU Delirium: A Prospective Randomised Controlled Clinical Trial
March 30, 2026
Delirium occurs in about 31% of ICU adults and is associated with longer hospital stays, more complications, increased mortality, higher costs, and worse long-term cognition and independence. Current medical options…
