Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel. This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

Can peripheral nerve blocks be the answer to improving patient satisfaction and joining the fight against the opioid crisis? Christina Ratto joins us for our milestone 200th episode to share her invaluable insights on this very question. We celebrate the world of regional anesthesia with important considerations for patient safety with peripheral nerve blocks. Together, we scrutinize the pros, like heightened patient contentment and a hopeful check on opioid usage, and consider the role of ultrasound guidance as a beacon for block success and minimizing complications. Our discussion navigates through the study by Sites and colleagues, offering a critical look at local anesthetic systemic toxicity and postoperative neurological symptoms, illuminating the imperative of safety in regional anesthesia.

Join us in this landmark celebration of knowledge and commitment to patient safety in the realm of regional anesthesia. As we celebrate 200 episodes, we extend an invitation to our listeners to interact, ask questions, and share insights, all in the service of a shared goal—no patient harm during anesthesia care. Your participation is the heartbeat of our podcast; your engagement online through likes, subscriptions, and shares propels our message further. Until we meet again in our next episode, we pledge to keep the conversation on patient safety alive, insightful, and at the heart of what we do.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/200-celebrating-the-200th-episode-safer-blocks-and-enhancing-regional-anesthesia-safety/

© 2024, The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel. This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

We are talking about the anesthesia patient safety implications of non-surgical cosmetic enhancements including permanent jewelry, nail polish, and gel manicures. It is vital for anesthesia professionals to perform a complete and sensitive preoperative assessment, provide information about potential adverse events, and maintain vigilance during the perioperative period to keep patients safe. This is another area where anesthesia professionals can be advocates for anesthesia patient safety.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/199-making-sure-that-looks-do-not-kill-during-anesthesia-care/

© 2024, The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation

Welcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel. This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.

We are turning the page in the February 2024 APSF Newsletter to discuss non-surgical cosmetic enhancements and anesthesia patient safety implications. Today, we are reviewing the considerations for neurotoxin injections, such as Botox, eyelash extensions, and oral and facial piercings for Part 1 of our 2-Part series. Spoiler alert: Asking patients to remove eyelash extensions or oral and facial piercings preoperatively is important for patient safety, and anesthesia professionals need to remain vigilant when these are unable to be removed.

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For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/198-safe-anesthesia-care-and-cosmetic-enhancements/

© 2024, The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation