Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF)

Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) The APSF was the very first patient safety organization, founded by Ellison C. (“Jeep”) Pierce, Jr., MD.

09/03/2026

Everyone agrees it matters. Almost no one does it routinely. Why? 🧠

APSF’s Perioperative Brain Health group dug into the barriers keeping preoperative neurocognitive screening out of everyday practice — and what it would actually take to close the gap. 📋
💬 What’s the biggest barrier where you practice? Tell us below. 👇
🔗 Read the practical recommendations in the APSF Newsletter at apsf.org

09/03/2026

Everyone agrees it matters. Almost no one does it routinely. Why? 🧠

APSF’s Perioperative Brain Health group dug into the barriers keeping preoperative neurocognitive screening out of everyday practice — and what it would actually take to close the gap. 📋

💬 What‘s the biggest barrier where you practice? Tell us below. 👇

🔗 Read the practical recommendations in the APSF Newsletter at apsf.org

09/03/2026

What if safer anesthesia started with better design? 🛠️

The explores how thoughtful design - of systems, workflows, and the tools we use every day - can prevent errors before they happen.

🔊 Hit play through the link in our bio, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and review.

09/02/2026

What if safer anesthesia started with better design? 🛠️

The explores how thoughtful design — of systems, workflows, and the tools we use every day — can prevent errors before they happen.

🔊 Hit play through the link in our bio, and don‘t forget to like, subscribe, and review.

09/01/2026

“They were never quite the same after surgery.” 🧠

Ever heard that from a patient or their family? Cognitive impairment in older surgical patients is far more common than you think.

APSF surveyed its own board and committees on preoperative neurocognitive screening — and the gap between “important” and “actually done” is striking. 📊

💬 Should preoperative neurocognitive screening be routine? And how do we make it happen? Weigh in below. 👇

🔗 at APSF

09/01/2026

“They were never quite the same after surgery.” 🧠

Ever heard that from a patient or their family? Cognitive impairment in older surgical patients is far more common than you think.

APSF surveyed its own board and committees on preoperative neurocognitive screening — and the gap between “important” and “actually done” is striking. 📊

💬 Should preoperative neurocognitive screening be routine? And how do we make it happen? Weigh in below. 👇

🔗 Read the full article in the APSF Newsletter at apsf.org

08/31/2026

The chance of major neurological problems after a spinal anesthetic is so profoundly rare that it is difficult to even estimate the actual chance of it. And yet how did four patients in the same day suffer serious spinal consequences at the same hospital?

08/28/2026

You still have a chance to attend the APSF virtual Stoelting conference on Sept 9-10.

Signing up is easy! And it’s FREE!

08/27/2026

Are you nervous about anesthesia for an upcoming C-section? 🫄 You’re in the right place. Full video out now! 📺 ▶️

08/26/2026

🇦🇺New ! 🇦🇺

Design safer care from down under with Lahiru Amaratunge, MD, a consultant anaesthetist in Melbourne with expertise in anesthesia education, innovation, and .

Thank you to GE Healthcare for your support!

https://www.apsf.org/podcast/322-designing-safer-anesthesia/

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