#207 Patient Safety During Prone Positioning, Loss of Resistance Syringe Concerns, and Lidocaine versus Fentanyl for Induction

Unlock the essential strategies for ensuring patient safety during anesthesia in the prone position! On this episode, host Alli Bechtel welcomes Taizoon Dhoon, an associate professor at the University of California, Irvine, who shares his expertise from his recent article in the APSF newsletter. Dhoon sheds light on the often-overlooked risks of prone positioning, detailing the physiological changes and positioning injuries that can arise. This discussion is a treasure trove of knowledge for ...

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The official podcast of the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) is hosted by Alli Bechtel, MD, featuring the latest information and news in perioperative and anesthesia patient safety. The APSF podcast is intended for anesthesiologists, anesthetists, clinicians and other professionals with an interest in anesthesiology, and patient safety advocates around the world.The Anesthesia Patient Safety Podcast delivers the best of the APSF Newsletter and website directly to you, so you can listen on the go! This includes some of the most important COVID-19 information on airway management, ventilators, personal protective equipment (PPE), drug information, and elective surgery recommendations.Don't forget to check out APSF.org for the show notes that accompany each episode, and email us at podcast@APSF.org with your suggestions for future episodes. Visit us at APSF.org/podcast and at @APSForg on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.