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Quadratus lumborum block for analgesia following cesarean delivery
In post-cesarean delivery patients where postpartum pain management is ineffective, does the administration of quadratus lumborum blocks provide superior pain relief compared to standard analgesic management and other ... -
Quantitative neuromuscular blockade monitoring
Residual neuromuscular blockade (RNMB) presents a significant patient safety issue for anesthesia providers. Adverse events associated with RNMB include respiratory failure, aspiration, re-intubation, longer PACU stays, ... -
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 ... -
Rate of adherence in patients with diabetes when using smart phone applications to document blood glucose levels
Diabetes mellitus (DM) affects 10.5% of Americans and 15.4% of the adult population in Alabama with numbers rising (ADA, 2019; CDC, 2020). Consistent blood glucose monitoring is imperative in making DM treatment decisions ... -
Reducing postoperative coughing with intravenous lidocaine
The physiological act of coughing is the body’s natural defense system against foreign materials and aspiration. Even though coughing serves as a beneficial mechanism, there are negative surgical consequences associated ... -
Reducing postpartum depression through implementation of postpartum depression screenings
Postpartum depression (PPD) forges a major public health challenge, and the prevalence is alarming not only from a national perspective, but global as well. Recent data revealed that 17.7% of women in 56 different countries ... -
Reducing risk of opioid overdose through implementation of a re-entry program for female inmates prior to release
Poster was presented on Thursday, May 2, 2019The purpose of this DNP project is to develop a sustainable pre-release education program to reduce the risk of opioid overdose post-release in female inmates in the Coffee ... -
Reducing social isolation in the elderly: Development of an algorithm for determining interventions
The purpose of this doctor of nursing practice (DNP) project was to develop evidence-based algorithms to guide a faith-based community in assessing areas of social isolation and the implementation of a program to guide ... -
Reducing the risks of stress with the implementation of the Bundled Strategy Plan
The purpose of the DNP project aims to promote and evaluate the effectiveness of implementing bundled strategy intervention plan to reduce stress and prevent burnout, depression, and suicide in critical care units during ... -
Regional anesthesia simulation: The use of pork for nerve block models
The utilization of ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia (UGRA) has become a safe and effective means of providing perioperative pain management. Regional anesthesia is a desirable component of the multimodal approach to ... -
Safe practice of medication administration by anesthesia practitioners
An estimated 44,000-98,000 patients die each year due to medication errors and a large percentage of these are medication administration errors. A medication error is defined as a preventable event that can cause or lead ... -
Simulation for poison center telephone triage: A model for quality improvement of training
Specialists in Poison Information (SPIs), individuals who answer calls for poison control centers (PCC), do not have a national standard training on how to answer calls. Training outcomes were not at the expected level at ... -
Sphenopalatine ganglion block for postdural puncture headache
What effect, if any, does the SPGB have on obstetric patients presenting with PDPH, and how do risks and benefits compare to those related to the EBP? -
Standardized management of early pregnancy loss in a midwifery clinic
Early pregnancy loss (EPL), also known as miscarriage or spontaneous abortion (SAB), during the first trimester occurs in as many as 25% of all known pregnancies and can lead to significant emotional and clinical morbidities ... -
Strategies to decrease drug diversion among anesthesia providers
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is a complicated and detrimental disease that disproportionately affects certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs). Long work hours, lack of sleep, inadequate work-life balance, maladaptive ... -
Strategies to improve appointment no show rate at a rural healthcare clinic
In a faith-based rural healthcare clinic located in the south-central part of the United States (US), patient loss to follow-up appointments is the primary problem of the agency. Appointment nonadherence creates an inability ... -
Submandibular ultrasonographic assessment of difficult airways
A thorough airway assessment before induction is key to predicting difficult laryngoscopy. However, traditional techniques vary significantly in their ability to identify difficult airways. Even combining thyromental ... -
Substance use disorders: Raising awareness amongst nurses
The purpose of this project is to raise awareness among nurses working at selected organizations on the prevalence of substance use disorders (SUD) amongst nurses and the availability of non-punitive or alternate to ... -
Sugammadex compared to neostigmine for neuromuscular blockade reversal
Neuromuscular blocking agents are widely used during surgery to provide optimal conditions for endotracheal intubation and to provide surgical relaxation by inhibiting skeletal muscle movement. Although acetylcholinesterase ... -
Sugammadex in patients with Myasthenia Gravis
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disorder caused by a decrease in functional acetylcholine receptors at the neuromuscular junction resulting from their destruction or inactivation by antibodies. Patients with MG can ...