The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation at 25: a pioneering success in safety, 25th anniversary provokes reflection, anticipation.

John H. Eichhorn

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The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation at 25: a pioneering success in safety, 25th anniversary provokes reflection, anticipation.

February 1, 2012

Eichhorn JH. Anesth Analg. 2012;114(4):791-800.

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This commentary highlights the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation's numerous patient safety improvement efforts.

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