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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 ... -
Sugammadex use in adult surgical patients with end-stage renal disease
Steroidal neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs), such as rocuronium and vecuronium, are commonly used intraoperatively to facilitate endotracheal intubation, optimize surgical conditions, and facilitate controlled ventilation. ... -
TAPPED: Teaching advanced practice providers about erectile dysfunction
This project aims to implement an effective screening and treatment tool to offer APPs a more integrated approach to treat ED in men with diabetes to improve patient health outcomes. -
TIVA for tubeless spontaneous ventilation pediatric airway procedures
A TIVA technique with SV is safe and effective for pediatric patients undergoing DLB and other shared airway procedures. Benefits include anesthetic depth consistency, preservation of SV, and prevention of OR pollution ... -
Tracking carbohydrate intake with a mobile app and the effect on Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Poster was presented on Wednesday, December 11, 2019The purpose of this project was to evaluate if the utilization of a mobile health app to track daily carbohydrate intake improves clinical outcomes in patients with type ... -
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, ... -
Tranexamic Acid for pediatric cranial vault remodeling
Craniosynostosis, the premature fusion of cranial sutures, is a critical issue in pediatric patients undergoing cranial vault remodeling (CVR). Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are essential to prevent complications ... -
Tranexamic acid for postpartum hemorrhage
Postpartum hemorrhage is the leading cause of maternal mortalities worldwide. Its incidence is far to common and for that reason improvement is needed. Literature is now supporting the use of tranexamic acid for parturients ... -
Transversus abdominus plane block for enhanced recovery after surgery
Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks are utilized as an opioid-sparing anesthetic regimen and are incorporated into Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) programs to promote higher quality care for all surgical patients. ... -
Triage training program for a large emergency department
Registered nurses (RNs) in an acute care trauma emergency center (TEC) of a regional health system were leaving the department in staggering numbers. Informal leaders in the TEC verbalized frustration working with novice ... -
The use of gait belts to minimize falls in long-term care facility residents
The incidence of falls among the long-term care (LTC) facility residents continues to be a major factor. Falls are accredited with increased disability, significant long-term health complications, and increased costs of ...