Allison J Bechtel, MD

As a cardiothoracic anesthesiologist, I put people to sleep. As a mom of 3, I function well w/o it. I’m obsessed w/running, fantasy novels, & CBS Survivor!!

[Allison J Bechtel, MD @ABechtelMD]

Measles is back and the OR is not immune. What do you delay, what can’t wait, and what PPE actually protects the team? Listen now to the #APSFPodcast and tell us your go-to screening questions! @APSForg

[APSF @APSForg]

🎙️ New #APSFPodcast!

In Episode #303, Alli Bechtel, MD discusses key steps to manage #measles in the operating room with tips from the APSF Infectious Diseases Group.

🎧 Listen now:
https://t.co/itlvUicbmP

#anesthesia #patientsafety

[Allison J Bechtel, MD @ABechtelMD]

Post-op delirium can hit up to 65% of older surgical patients. What can anesthesiologists actually change today? Blood pressure targets, benzos, EEG guidance, and technique choice. Listen now and tell us what you’ll try next!! #anaesthesia #MedEd #patientsafety

[APSF @APSForg]

How can #anesthesia professionals protect perioperative #brainhealth?
🎙️ Tune in to the latest #APSFPodcast with host Alli Bechtel, MD, which reviews the latest evidence on how to prevent postoperative delirium & cognitive dysfunction.
#patientsafety #anesthesiology

[APSF @APSForg]

From OR to YouTube: what happens when #patientsafety meets digital storytelling. @MaxFeinsteinMD, shares his story with @ABechtelMD on this week’s #APSFPodcast!
Special thanks to @medtronic

[APSF @APSForg]

🎤 Join @abechtelmd & @maxmfeinstein as they continue their discussion about building safer #anesthesia teams on the #APSFPodcast! Special thanks to Nihon Kohden for their continued support. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and review! #anesthesiapodcast

[Allison J Bechtel, MD @ABechtelMD]

We explore #AI, wearables, and closed loop systems that turn reactive care into proactive #PatientSafety . Hear how we can rewrite patient outcomes. Listen now and tell us: which tech excites you most? #anaesthesia #MedEd

[APSF @APSForg]

What if #anesthesia care could predict problems before they happen?

Hosted by @ABechtelMD, featuring APSF President Daniel Cole, MD, this episode explores how #AI, Wearables & Safety Culture can improve outcomes & keep #patientsafety at the center of care.

[Allison J Bechtel, MD @ABechtelMD]

Cardiac arrest after induction. Profound hypotension that only yielded to direct-acting pressors. Curious how cocaine shifts anesthesia risk and what to do next? Hear the cases, the physiology, and the plan. Listen now—would you proceed or delay? #MedTwitter #anaesthesia

[APSF @APSForg]

How do you manage a patient with recent recreational sympathomimetic exposure who needs surgery? Is it safe? What if it’s chronic use?
Tune in to this week’s #APSFPodcast to explore best practices for your #anesthetic care.

https://t.co/RTCwLVWAAT

[Allison J Bechtel, MD @ABechtelMD]

We're talking about it on the #APSFPodcast next week!! Stay tuned!! 🎧📆

[Pain Medicine News @painmednews]

@APSForg The future of anesthesia is here: AI, wearables, and closed-loop systems are transforming perioperative care—making it safer, smarter, and personalized. 👩‍⚕️🤖 Read more: https://t.co/2ny8k5LCmV #anesthesia

[Allison J Bechtel, MD @ABechtelMD]

So many great articles that we will be talking about on the #APSFPodcast...Coming soon‼️🎙️

[APSF @APSForg]

The February 2026 #APSFNewsletter is now available! Find updates on #anesthesia considerations for measles, perioperative leadership, #obstetric anesthesia, and more!

Which page are you turning to?

#OBAnes #patientsafety #anesthesiology
https://t.co/O2NoFZFJ4o

[Allison J Bechtel, MD @ABechtelMD]

From blind blocks to real-time ultrasound, the safety leap in #regionalanesthesia is astonishing. We unpack wrong-side prevention, LAST reduction, and what AI brings next. Listen now and tell us: which innovation changed your practice most? #regionalanaesthesia

[APSF @APSForg]

Check out the latest #APSFPodcast, all about #patientsafety in regional #anesthesia! Special thanks to Blink Medical Devices for their continued support of APSF.

Don’t forget to like and subscribe! #ultrasound #anesthesiology

https://t.co/MYVOG03nWM

[Allison J Bechtel, MD @ABechtelMD]

And you might be featured on an upcoming #APSFPodcast!! So, what are you waiting for?!?

[APSF @APSForg]

Do you have a great idea related to #patientsafety? Consider submitting to the #APSFNewsletter! The newsletter has a circulation of approximately 700,000 readers, and is translated into 9 languages. The next deadline is
🌟 March 1st, 2026 🌟
#anesthesiology

[Allison J Bechtel, MD @ABechtelMD]

Plus, we are talking about this article on the #APSFpodcast soon!! Can't wait!!

[APSF @APSForg]

The field of regional #anesthesia has advanced significantly over the past 4 decades, but wrong-sided blocks, failed blocks, and neurological injury still occur. Go to the October 2025 #APSFNewsletter to read the entire article! #anesthesiology #patientsafety

[Allison J Bechtel, MD @ABechtelMD]

Barcode scanning, prefilled syringes, smart pumps: tools or lifelines? We map the @APSForg journey toward safer meds in #anesthesia and the gaps we still need to close. Tune in, share with a colleague, and tell us your top fix for 2026. What did we miss?

[APSF @APSForg]

Interested in the latest on perioperative #medicationsafety? Head over to the latest #APSFPodcast with host @abechtelmd & special guest, Elizabeth Rebello, Co-Chair of the APSF Advisory Group on Medication Safety.
Thanks to Solventum for their support! #patientsafety #anesthesia

[Allison J Bechtel, MD @ABechtelMD]

Fewer errors, safer kids. We unpack 100 years of pediatric anesthesia progress and the tools set to change the next decade: video laryngoscopy, gastric ultrasound, EEG-guided dosing, and AI. What innovation do you want in every OR? Listen now. #paedsanaesthesia #pedsanesthesia

[APSF @APSForg]

Catch up on the #APSFPodcast! Join host @abechtelmd with special guest @ebmalinzakmd. Thank you to BD for their continued support! #pedsanes #patientsafety #anesthesia #anesthesiology

https://t.co/1myoUgr1dt

[Allison J Bechtel, MD @ABechtelMD]

Bold claim: PONV is often preventable. We map risk factors, smarter prophylaxis, and how to choose rescue meds from a different class. Plus, what the droperidol warning really means today. Tune in and weigh in—have you changed your practice?

[APSF @APSForg]

Nausea? Vomiting? Not in our PACU.
Ring in 2026 with a mega episode combining two parts of the #APSFPodcast with Alli Bechtel, MD, and Connie Chung, MD!

[Allison J Bechtel, MD @ABechtelMD]

“It’s not just pressure.” Discover how precise neuraxial choices, tiny dexmedetomidine doses, and real shared decisions can prevent trauma after cesarean. Learn what to give, when, and why. Listen now and tell us: what will you change first?

[APSF @APSForg]

C-sections are among the most common surgeries in the US, making safe & effective postop pain control essential. Join #APSFPodcast host Alli Bechtel MD & Ruth Landau MD as they discuss strategies to improve maternal outcomes.🤰🏽🩺 #OBAnes #patientsafety
https://t.co/Oh6oD7PQKk

[Allison J Bechtel, MD @ABechtelMD]

We'll be talking about this on an upcoming #APSFPodcast!!

[APSF @APSForg]

📺 Video laryngoscopy
📢 Ultrasound
⚡️ Processed EEG
🤖 AI

The next era of pediatric anesthesia #patientsafety is already here. Find out more in the October 2025 #APSFNewsletter. 🤖🩺 #PedsAnes #anesthesia #anesthesiology

https://t.co/AVHIYV8LGr

[Allison J Bechtel, MD @ABechtelMD]

If oxygen and capnography aren’t guaranteed, can surgery ever be safe? We talk workforce, monitoring, and data-driven fixes with Dr. Kelly McQueen. Hear the barriers and the real solutions. Listen now and tell us: what change matters most?

[APSF @APSForg]

One anesthesiologist for one million people? Tune into this week’s #APSFPodcast with Kelly McQueen, MD, MPH, FASA, global health expert. Download, comment and share!

https://t.co/TB4K5Vqnra

[Allison J Bechtel, MD @ABechtelMD]

Think pain is the only outcome that matters? We share how voice, choice, and respectful communication change C-section experiences and safety. Join us and weigh in: what would you want discussed before anesthesia?

[APSF @APSForg]

🎧 New episode: From Birthrooms to Boardrooms — how trauma-informed care transforms maternal anesthesia. 💬 Empower patients, reduce harm, and elevate every birth experience. 💪👩‍⚕️

#PatientSafety #MaternalHealth #Anesthesiology #Healthcare #Podcast #MedEd
https://t.co/rvOk5HzUAd

[Allison J Bechtel, MD @ABechtelMD]

“Pregnancy is nature’s stress test.” Cardiovascular risks, deadly delays, and the four T’s that change outcomes. Hear how anesthesia, OB, and cardiology can save more moms—when we plan early and act fast. Listen now and tell us your biggest takeaway?

[APSF @APSForg]

Did you miss the 2025 Stoelting Conference on #maternal morbidity and mortality? Not to worry - #APSFPodcast host @abechtelmd has you covered! Tune in and don’t forget to like, subscribe & review. Special thanks to @GE Healthcare! #patientsafety #obanes

https://t.co/Kho6Qze93q

[APSF @APSForg]

Anesthesia professionals, what do YOU put in your spinal?

Here’s what the who’s who of #OBAnes said at the latest #APSF2025 Stoelting Conference on transforming maternal care.

What’s your go-to?

#csection #spinal #bupivacaine #childbirth #anesthesia
https://t.co/9iml2d9T2p