Browsing Group: Bryan College of Health Sciences Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) Collection by Issue Date
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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 ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Ultrasound-assisted neuraxial anesthesia: An online education module
Because US imaging is successfully used for peripheral nerve blocks, central venous catheter placement, and other procedures, it is reasonable to suppose that it may be a solution to improve neuraxial anesthesia in challenging ... -
The safety and efficacy of liposomal Bupivacaine administration in patients undergoing shoulder arthroplasty: An integrative review
The aim of this integrative review is to examine and report current evidence regarding the safety and efficacy of liposomal bupivacaine (LB) administration for post-operative analgesia in shoulder arthroplasty. The two ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
A study of certified registered nurses anesthetist manpower supply and demand in Nebraska: VII
Background: A shortage of healthcare professionals is a problem many hospitals may face in the era of an expanding aging population. The impact of healthcare provider shortages has proven to be detrimental. A shortage of ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
SRNA learning preferences: A descriptive study
Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists (SRNAs) obtain a large portion of their required education within the clinical setting. Research suggests that learning preferences may change with exposure to certain situations, such ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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: ...