Imagine stepping into an operating room where oxygen isn’t guaranteed, capnography is rare, and one anesthesiologist might serve a million people. That’s the reality many patients face, and it’s exactly where meaningful change can save the most lives. We sit down with Dr. Kelly McQueen, professor of anesthesiology and department chair at the University of Wisconsin, to explore what it takes to deliver safe anesthesia in low and middle-income countries and how practical solutions—rooted in tra...
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Imagine stepping into an operating room where oxygen isn’t guaranteed, capnography is rare, and one anesthesiologist might serve a million people. That’s the reality many patients face, and it’s exactly where meaningful change can save the most lives. We sit down with Dr. Kelly McQueen, professor of anesthesiology and department chair at the University of Wisconsin, to explore what it takes to deliver safe anesthesia in low and middle-income countries and how practical solutions—rooted in tra...
#270 From Fears to Facts: Empowering Patients Before Surgery
Anesthesia Patient Safety Podcast
16 minutes
2 months ago
#270 From Fears to Facts: Empowering Patients Before Surgery
What happens when we truly listen to patients' fears about anesthesia? The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) discovered something remarkable: despite the wealth of medical information available, patients' most pressing questions about anesthesia remained largely unanswered in accessible language. This episode delves into the groundbreaking work of the APSF Patient Engagement Workgroup, featuring insights from Maria Van Pelt. We explore how this initiative transformed patient concer...
Anesthesia Patient Safety Podcast
Imagine stepping into an operating room where oxygen isn’t guaranteed, capnography is rare, and one anesthesiologist might serve a million people. That’s the reality many patients face, and it’s exactly where meaningful change can save the most lives. We sit down with Dr. Kelly McQueen, professor of anesthesiology and department chair at the University of Wisconsin, to explore what it takes to deliver safe anesthesia in low and middle-income countries and how practical solutions—rooted in tra...
