How Do Flow Sensors Work?

APSF Newsletter, Spring 2008

The information in this column is provided for safety-related educational purposes only, and does not constitute medical or legal advice. Individual or group responses are only commentary, provided for purposes…

The Role of ECRI in Medical Device Incidents

APSF Newsletter, Winter 2007

As coeditors of this column, it is very important that we explain to our readers what established methods of device reporting and improvement already exist within the United States. Although…

Dear SIRS

APSF Newsletter, Fall 2007

As our description of the Dear SIRS column states, “The purpose of this column is to allow expeditious communication of technology-related safety concerns . . . with input and responses…

Alarm Requires Selection of Heart Rate Source

APSF Newsletter, Summer 2007

I am a CRNA with 13 years of experience. I never had a problem with a pulse oximeter until I encountered the Datex-Ohmeda Cardiocap 5. I was accustomed to a…

Can Soda Lime Canisters Spread MRSA?

APSF Newsletter, Spring 2007

A question has come up that no one seems to be able to answer. It pertains to the possible spread of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in the operating room. Should…

Reader Seeks Standards for Equipment Check

APSF Newsletter, Winter 2006

I am a retired member of the ASA. I am involved in Q/A in the Department of Anesthesia of Lenoir Memorial Hospital in Kinston, NC. We have found that there…

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