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Jul 2025
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#263 Blood Pressure Blind Spots

Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation
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The standard of care for monitoring blood pressure during surgery hasn't changed in nearly 40 years, despite technological advances that could prevent serious complications and save lives. This eye-opening episode takes listeners inside a recent Capitol Hill briefing where healthcare professionals, lawmakers, and patient safety advocates made the case for co ... Show More
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