Browsing Group: Bryan College of Health Sciences Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) Collection by Title
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Dexmedetomidine as an intrathecal adjuvant for subarachnoid block for women undergoing elective cesarean section: An integrative review
Aims and Objectives: This integrative review aims to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of intrathecal dexmedetomidine as an adjunct to hyperbaric bupivacaine for elective cesarean sections using subarachnoid block ... -
The effect of an esmolol infusion on perioperative opioid use and postoperative pain scores: An integrative review
Objective: The purpose of this integrative review is to investigate the effect of an esmolol infusion on perioperative opioid use and postoperative pain scores. Methods: Articles published between 2012 and 2020 were ... -
The effect of preoperative routine cannabis consumption or perioperative administration of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) on post operative nausea and vomiting in surgical patients
With the growing advocation for and legalization of medical and recreational marijuana, its presence in patients presenting for anesthesia is on the rise. It has been hypothesized that complications such as nausea and ... -
Effectiveness of inhaled albuterol delivery methods in adult intubated patients: An integrative review
(2017-07-06)The purpose of this integrative review is to critically appraise the available literature related to effectiveness of albuterol delivery methods for the intubated patient undergoing general anesthesia and to make recommendations ... -
Effects of dexmedetomidine on postoperative delirium in the older adult population undergoing cardiothoracic surgery: An evidence-based practice analysis
A PICO question was developed to provide guidance for the research/literature review process. “In the greater than 60-year-old adult population undergoing cardiac or thoracic surgery with general anesthesia (P), does ... -
Effects of perioperative Midazolam administration on postoperative nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing general anesthesia: An evidence-based practice analysis
Patients undergoing general anesthesia are at risk of developing postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) with reported incidences ranging from 30% to as high as 80% in high-risk populations. The fear of experiencing nausea ... -
The effects of preoperative carbohydrate loading on postoperative nausea and vomiting: An integrative review
Background: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a very common problem among surgical patients. Despite improved methods of risk identification, the incidence of PONV remains as high as 20–40%. It can increase ... -
Efficacy of chlorhexidine versus Listerine perioperative mouthwash in preventing ventilator-acquired pneumonia: An integrative review
(2018-05-11)Objective: To compare the safety and efficacy of chlorhexidine versus Listerine in perioperative and intensive care settings in preventing ventilator-acquired pneumonia (VAP). Methods: An integrative review using a keyword ... -
Efficacy of pre-procedural ultrasound in facilitating neuraxial anesthetics: An integrative review
(2017-06-26)The purpose of this integrative review is to investigate the efficacy of pre-procedural ultrasound examination to facilitate neuraxial anesthesia techniques and its impact on first attempt success rates, number of attempts ... -
The efficacy of using Dexmedetomidine compared to Midazolam in pediatric anesthesia: An integrative review
Aims and objectives: The aim of this integrative review is to provide a practice recommendation for the administration of dexmedetomidine versus midazolam in the pediatric population prior to undergoing anesthesia. Methods: ... -
The erector spinae plane block for improving recovery after spinal surgery
The literature was analyzed to determine the efficacy of ESP blocks on postoperative pain scores and postoperative total opioid consumption (TOC) in adults undergoing general anesthesia for posterior spinal surgery. Posterior ... -
Fire safety in the operating and procedural room – An online education module
(2017-06-23)An evidence-synthesizing project utilizing research from scientific literature and recommendations from leading professional organizations on fire safety was completed for this module. The purpose of this module is to ... -
Implementation of an orientation program for student registered nurse anesthetists (SRNAs) and their support persons: A program evaluation
Research has shown that the support persons of graduate students may experience stress just as their students experience stress. This effect is known as the crossover effect. Prior surveys from support persons of Student ... -
Implementation of an orientation seminar for graduate students in nurse anesthesia and their support persons: A program evaluation
Research has shown that support persons of graduate students may experience stress similar to their students via a crossover effect. Previous surveys of support persons of Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists (SRNAs) have ... -
The implications of local anesthetic volume in adductor canal blockade: An integrative review
(2018-05-17)Introduction: Maintaining patient safety is of utmost concern for anesthesia providers. The adductor canal block, a peripheral nerve block identified as a motor-sparing sensory block, may decrease fall risk and associated ... -
Incorporating dexamethasone with local anesthetics in single-shot nerve blocks: An integrative review
(2018-05-17)Prolonging the duration of analgesia in single-shot nerve blocks (SNBs) continues to be a problem in regional anesthesia. Both IV and perineural dexamethasone have proven to be effective in prolonging the duration of ... -
Indications for HEPA filter use in patients undergoing general anesthesia with a breathing device: An integrative review
Aim and Purpose: This integrative literature review aims to provide evidence-based recommendations for high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter use within the anesthesia breathing circuit. The purpose of the recommendations ... -
An integrative review: The incidence of transient neurologic symptoms with the administration of intrathecal lidocaine or bupivacaine
Aims and Objectives: The aim of this integrative review is to analyze the effects of intrathecal administration of lidocaine and bupivacaine on transient neurologic symptoms (TNS). Methods: A review of the literature was ... -
Intraoperative hypotension management for microvascular reconstruction surgery using free tissue transfer: An integrative review
Introduction: Anesthetic management for free flap surgery contributes to flap survival, as hypotension is an independent predictor of flap loss. The optimal blood pressure range is unknown and there are no standardized ... -
Intraoperative lidocaine infusion for multimodal pain management in gastrointestinal surgeries: An evidence-based practice analysis
A population, intervention, comparison, and outcome (PICO) question was used to provide the key concepts of my search strategy. “In (P) patients undergoing gastrointestinal surgeries, what is the effect of using (I) ...