Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF)

For , we’re celebrating , Director of the APSF Social Media Ambassador Program! 🎉

Aalap is a and dedicated to improving perioperative quality and — plus he’s Lean and Six Sigma certified.

New is live! 🎙️

Host Alli Bechtel, MD breaks down how to manage corneal abrasions in the PACU.
Like, subscribe, and drop a review — it helps more than you’d think 🙏

The just published two ophthalmologists’ take on treating perioperative corneal abrasions — including when a routine ophtho consult isn’t actually needed.

Read the full letter to the editor (and to find out when an ophthalmologist IS needed)
🔗 https://www.apsf.org/article/perioperative-corneal-abrasions-from-an-ophthalmologists-perspective/

Join the APSF at the 80th PostGraduate Assembly in (PGA) in New York City! 🩺

Don’t miss the APSF panel, “Frictionless and Safe Perioperative Journeys: Lessons Learned from the APSF Stoelting 2026 Conference,” moderated by Dr. Della Lin.

📍 Astor Ballroom, 7th Floor
📅 Saturday, December 12, 2026
🕘 9:30–11:00 AM EST

Learn how systems design, teamwork, and patient safety science can help create safer perioperative journeys for every patient.