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This community houses resource papers, research, educational and evidence-based practice materials from individuals and non-Sigma nursing organizations and nursing-related groups. “Groups” may be from any professional setting where nurses* or nursing students* work or learn, such as schools of nursing, hospitals, other clinical settings, national/international nursing organizations, professional groups/consortia, or health-related businesses.
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*Nurses must hold degrees BSN and above from accredited programs. Retired nurses are still eligible to submit.
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Personalized positive end-expiratory pressure
Obesity and its related comorbidities reduce functional residual capacity (FRC) in surgical patients and lead to atelectasis and increased incidence of postoperative pulmonary complications (PPC). Surgical techniques used ... -
Cultural care needs of Spanish speaking parents with limited English proficiency (LEP)
The purpose of this qualitative, ethnonursing study was to understand values, beliefs, and experiences of Spanish speaking parents with limited English proficiency (SSP-LEP), of Mexican origin, whose children are hospitalized ... -
Enhancing patient experience through nurse bundling strategies
Federal regulations have shifted healthcare systems to focus more on providing quality of care rather than quantity of care. Patient experiences that include nursing communication are important quality measures that have ... -
Video-assisted double lumen tubes: The new gold standard?
Achieving one-lung isolation in thoracic surgery is traditionally done using a conventional double-lumen endobronchial tube (cDLT). The cDLT must be placed into the mainstem bronchus of the nonoperative lung without ... -
A quality improvement project on evaluating the effectiveness of implementing a fall intervention checklist during end of shift report on a post–operative unit
Introduction: Falls are a current issue affecting our senior citizens within the hospital setting. A fall may result in patient injuries, increased length of stay, and hospital costs. To prevent patient falls and fall-related ... -
Improving interventions on cardiovascular disease and diet: A policy incentive analysis
Introduction: Various cardiovascular diseases (CVD) can be catastrophic and can lead to irreversible outcomes. There are limited, improved regulations on awareness of primordial and primary preventions that may decrease ... -
Tranexamic acid administration routes for total knee arthroplasty
Patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) present unique challenges for healthcare providers. With these procedures, blood loss is a major complication that can lead to anemia, delayed wound healing, joint contractures, ... -
Digital notebooks to create faculty continuity and consistent student experiences
Consistency of information across courses and programs is vitally important in online education. An ever-present challenge exists to keep faculty and students abreast of essential modifications to course content which ... -
The use of neuraxial dexmedetomidine in the caesarean patient
In obstetric patients undergoing a cesarean section, does a spinal block combining dexmedetomidine and local anesthetic compared with just local anesthetic result in a change in the incidence of side effects, density, ... -
Methods of intra-operative airway exchange
In patients requiring an intra-operative airway exchange, does the use of a CAEC allow for safer, more effective airway exchange compared to a GEB? One of the biggest benefits of the CAEC is its ability to provide oxygenation ... -
Oxygen delivery with high risk hypoxemia esophagogastroduodenoscopy
An EGD is considered a reduced airway access case due to patient positioning and the insertion of an endoscope. The endoscope can contribute to airway obstruction, and it prevents the anesthetist from using a mask for ... -
Videolaryngoscopy with hyperangled vs. Macintosh-shaped blades
The use of VLs for routine orotracheal OR intubation has gained popularity due to excellent glottic visualization, minimal cervical manipulation, and a high first-pass intubation success rate. However, despite clear benefits, ... -
Emergence delirium prevention in maxillofacial surgery
Emergence from general anesthesia (GA) can lead to a broad spectrum of cognitive and behavioral dysregulation in the young adult population. This includes emergence delirium (ED), an acute alteration in mental sttus or ... -
Minimizing the environmental impact of anesthesia
The environmental impact of anesthetics is a growing consideration in operating rooms (ORs) worldwide. In the United States, healthcare is responsible for an estimated 10% of greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) with a considerable ... -
Opioid-free anesthesia: Examining postoperative pain control
Opioids are a traditional anesthesia mainstay but are associated with adverse effects. Recent data suggests that perioperative exposure to opioids may predispose patients to opioid dependence. In response to the American ... -
Dexmedetomidine in pediatric patients at risk for emergence delirium
Emergence delirium (ED) is a common problem in the pediatric population following general anesthesia. The condition is defined as a state of mental disturbance characterized by non-purposeful movements, agitation, and ... -
Esophageal manometer-guided ventilation strategies in the obese
This case study explores the difficulties of mechanical ventilation in the obese population and possible solutions that would be fit for use in the realm of anesthesia. Esophageal pressure monitoring via an esophageal ... -
Preoperative tranexamic acid use in secondary postpartum hemorrhage
Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is the leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide and is defined as blood loss greater than 1,000 mL, or blood loss with symptoms of hypovolemia. Primary PPH arises within 24 hours of delivery, ... -
Ramifications and prevention of preoperative anxiety
Anxiety is an unpleasant sense associated with fear, unease and nervousness. Researchers report a significant correlation between a patient’s level of preoperative anxiety, anesthetic consumption and postoperative ... -
PENG block for total hip arthroplasty
Total hip arthroplasty (THA) has become one of the most common elective orthopedic surgical procedures performed. The postoperative period for THA is associated with severe pain. Severe pain can lead to increased opioid ...
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