Browsing Group: Bryan College of Health Sciences Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) Collection by Title
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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) ... -
IV ketamine infusions for the treatment of depression: An evidence based practice analysis
(2018-05-18)According to the World Health Organization, major depressive disorder (MDD) is a mental health condition which affects a significant portion of the worldwide population and is projected to become the leading cause of ... -
Ketorolac use in the pediatric surgical patient: An evidence-based practice analysis
(2017-06-23)Opioid-based medications are often the first medications selected for pain control in young patients; however opioids possess several unwanted side effects such as respiratory depression, nausea, vomiting and allergic ... -
Lung-protective ventilation effects on oxygenation in the obese patient undergoing a general anesthetic with endotracheal tube: An evidence-based practice analysis
The purpose of this evidence-based practice review is to investigate the effects of lung-protective ventilation strategies on oxygenation in the obese patient undergoing a general anesthetic with endotracheal tube. A ... -
The Mallampati test versus the upper lip bite test in predicting difficult intubation
(2018-05-11)The accurate assessment of the airway is one of the most important skills an anesthesia practitioner should perfect. A difficult intubation is often defined as a Cormack Lehane (CL) grade of III or IV in adult patients. ... -
Mepivacaine and bupivacaine spinal comparisons for motor function return, discharge time, and transient neurologic symptoms: An evidence based practice analysis
Bupivacaine is the most common local anesthetic used in spinals for total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and total hip arthroplasty (THA) procedures, despite its extended duration (3-9 hours). Most TKA's can be completed in ... -
Neuraxial anesthesia’s role in external cephalic version: An integrative review
Background: External cephalic versions (ECVs) are used to move a fetus from breech position into a vertex position to allow for safer vaginal delivery. Neuraxial anesthesia has been studied as a method of pain control and ... -
Norepinephrine vs. phenylephrine for perioperative hypotension following subarachnoid block in patients undergoing cesarean delivery: An evidence based practice analysis
Subarachnoid block for patients undergoing cesarean delivery is common practice amongst anesthesia providers caring for the parturient population. Advantages of this type of anesthetic for cesarean delivery provide a number ... -
Ondansetron administration prior to subarachnoid block in cesarean section: An evidence based practice analysis
(2017-09-22)Subarachnoid block (SAB) is a preferred regional technique utilized by many institutions for caesarean section. A sensory block height of T5 is necessary for a successful caesarean under SAB. Unfortunately, side effects ... -
An orientation program for student registered nurse anesthetists (SRNAs) and their support persons: A program evaluation
Graduate programs have been studied and shown to be stressful for their students. Students and their support persons can experience similar emotions which can impact the students' performance, this is known as the crossover ... -
Perceived clinical orientation needs of student registered nurse anesthetists: A quality improvement needs assessment
The purpose of this project was to identify the perceived clinical orientation needs of a cohort of student registered nurse anesthetists (SRNAs) at one clinical site. Two focus group interviews were conducted with five ... -
The perceived levels of stress and anxiety in student nurse anesthetists during a pandemic: A descriptive cross-sectional study
Background and Significance: Limited research exists regarding Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists' (SRNAs’) perceptions of stress and anxiety during a pandemic such as the COVID-19 outbreak. Clinical effects of ... -
Perioperative low-dose ketamine infusion and its impact on postoperative pain: An evidence based practice analysis
(2018-05-31)Acute pain after surgery is a common problem with multiple consequences. Patients, anesthesia professionals, and surgeons want adequate pain control with minimal side effects. Opioid analgesics are commonly relied upon in ...