Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF)
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The APSF was the very first patient safety organization, founded by Ellison C. (“Jeep”) Pierce, Jr., MD.
Not every corneal abrasion after surgery needs an ophthalmology consult — but some red flags do. 🚩 Catch the full escalation criteria (straight from an ophthalmologist) in the latest
Letter to the Editor
🔗 https://www.apsf.org/article/perioperative-corneal-abrasions-from-an-ophthalmologists-perspective/
07/06/2026
Save the date!
📅 September 9–10, 2026
📍 Ga***rd National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD
Theme: “SOS!: Signals of Safety… Safely across the Patient’s Perioperative Journey” 🆘
🎟️ In-person seats are limited and primarily by invitation — but the LIVESTREAM is open to all. Register to join from anywhere. 💻
🔗 Details & livestream registration on our events page!
Ouch! A scratched eye in the recovery room!
Here’s how UC Davis Anesthesiology saved patients $46,000 with an protocol for managing corneal abrasions.
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) AANA / American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology American Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants American Academy of Ophthalmology AORN
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Charlton 1-145, Mayo Clinic, 200 1st Street SW
Rochester, MN
55902
