APSF Newsletter, October 2018
Our department recently received a warning from General Electric regarding the potential hazard of patients suffering burns during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with its equipment. I am not aware that…
APSF Newsletter, October 2018
Anesthesia equipment malfunction may contribute to increased patient morbidity and mortality. We present a complication resulting from an accidental break in the Laryngotracheal Analgesia Device (International Medical Systems (IMS) Lidocaine…
APSF Newsletter, June 2018
I am writing to describe an incident we experienced at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center that has implications for providers administering intravenous medications, particularly in the operating…
APSF Newsletter, June 2018
I am writing to report a case of a defective pediatric endotracheal tube (ETT) that has implications for patient safety. A 14-day-old infant was induced intravenously for a sternal wound…
APSF Newsletter, June 2018
Prefilled syringes provide considerable benefit to anesthesia professionals including sterility, convenience, affordability, and perceived safety.1 At our institution, we use syringes from multiple manufacturers and have realized several of the…
APSF Newsletter, February 2018
I am writing to describe an incident we experienced at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center that has implications for MRI safety. Following inhalation induction inside the MRI scanner room of a…
