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Podcast: Anesthesia Patient Safety Podcast
Episode: #248 Beyond the Mask: An OpenAnesthesia Collaboration on Perioperative Drug Safety
Description: Medication safety remains a cornerstone of anesthesia practice with complex environments and high-stakes decisions requiring vigilant attention to prevent errors. This collaboration between APSF and OpenAnesthesia spotlights critical aspects of perioperative drug safety with practical insights from Dr. Juan Li, a cardiothoracic anesthesia fellow at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.• Perioperative anaphylaxis requires immediate recognition of cardiovascular, respiratory, and cutaneous manifestations• Neuromuscular blocking agents and antibiotics represent common triggers for anaphylactic reactions• Preoperative assessment must include thorough allergy history, medication reconciliation, and identification of drug-drug interactions• Standardized drug concentrations, preparation methods, and equipment minimize medicati...