Browsing Group: Bryan College of Health Sciences Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) Collection by Title
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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 ... -
Perioperative pain management in patients on opioid replacement therapy: An integrative review
(2017-06-26)Despite the lack of compelling evidence to support long-term efficacy in the treatment of opioid abuse, opioids are one of the most common classes of medications prescribed in the United States. As such, the significant ... -
Peripartum pain control in the opioid dependent parturient
There are several reasons practitioners prescribe opioids to pregnant women, including back pain, abdominal pain, migraine, joint pain, fibromyalgia.1 The most frequently prescribed opioids are hydrocodone, codeine, ... -
Post anesthesia care unit nurses’ perceptions on handoff communication from anesthesia providers: A mixed methods study
Background and significance: anesthesia providers and post anesthesia care unit (PACU) nurses engage each other multiple times each day, delivering and receiving handoffs regarding patients. Purpose: To measure PACU nurse ... -
Preoperative pre-warming versus no preoperative pre-warming and intraoperative hypothermia: An evidence-based practice analysis
Inadvertent perioperative hypothermia occurs in approximately 50% to 70%1 of all surgical patients, and is a risk for anyone undergoing general or neuraxial anesthesia, yet it can be prevented. Hypothermia is defined as a ... -
Prevention of emergence delirium in veteran patients with post-traumatic stress disorder: A descriptive study
Introduction: CRNAs are in a unique position to directly impact the surgical experience for veterans with PTSD during and after general anesthesia. The purpose of this descriptive study is to evaluate anesthetic management ... -
Propofol dispension and waste in Nebraska: A descriptive study
Propofol is an intravenous sedative hypnotic drug with addictive properties commonly used in anesthesia. Despite official statements from the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) and the American Society of ... -
Pulmonary recruitment maneuver effects on laparoscopic complications: An evidence based practice analysis
(2017-06-26)Postoperative shoulder pain is a common complication following laparoscopic surgery with an incidence as high as 80%.1 The etiology of the shoulder pain is thought to be due to residual carbon dioxide in the abdominal ... -
Recommendations for breast feeding mothers after anesthesia: A quality improvement project
(2017-06-26)Quality improvement projects aim to address a clinical issue and subsequently improve patient care. Projects may improve or promote safe care, interpersonal care aspects, and life quality.1 The clinical issue addressed by ... -
Reiki as a pain management adjunct in the postoperative total knee arthroplasty and surgical obstetric population: An integrative review
Pain is an undesirable, but anticipated component of surgery. Opioids are routinely administered to manage pain for the millions of surgical procedures performed annually in the United States. Given the rising rate of ...