Browsing Group: Bryan College of Health Sciences Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) Collection by Title
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12-lead ECG monitoring with the EASI System in the OR: A quality improvement project
The intent of this project was to assess current use and knowledge of the EASITM system, educate anesthesia providers about the EASITM system, and re-assess knowledge and use of this system in clinical practice. The use ... -
Anesthesia protocol for bariatric surgery: A quality improvement process
Objective: The purpose of this quality improvement process was to review current enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols for bariatric surgeries, analyze the current anesthesia protocol used at a midwestern medical ... -
Anesthetic management in ERAS protocols for total knee and total hip arthroplasty: An integrative review
(2017-07-06)Aims and objectives: The aim of this integrative review is to provide current, evidence-based anesthetic and analgesic recommendations for inclusion in an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol for patients ... -
Anesthetic management of an adult brain-dead organ donor: A quality improvement project
Objective: Anesthesia plays a critical role in the management of an adult brain-dead donor. It is imperative that the anesthesia provider understand the pathophysiology of brain death and its subsequent effects on the body, ... -
Anesthetic management of mast cell activation syndrome: A journal course review
Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) is a disorder that has only gained recognition in the past twelve years. Patients that are diagnosed with MCAS are plagued with abnormal acute and/or chronic mild to severe (anaphylaxis) ... -
Aseptic administration of intravenous medications by anesthesia providers; A quality improvement project
(2018-05-22)This quality improvement project addresses the lack of compliance by anesthesia providers in following aseptic techniques for preparing and administering IV medications. An initial 8-question survey was conducted to assess ... -
Clonidine as an adjunct to intrathecal bupivacaine: An integrative review
Aims and objectives: The aim of this integrative review is to provide current, evidence-based anesthetic recommendations for the use of clonidine as an adjuvant to bupivacaine for patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty ... -
Coadministration of ketamine and magnesium: An integrative review
Objective: The object of this integrative review was to investigate the analgesic benefit and side effect profile of the coadministration of ketamine and magnesium. Secondary goals were to provide an evidence-based ... -
Conventional epidural versus dural puncture epidural for labor analgesia: An evidence based practice analysis
Purpose Statement: The purpose of this evidence based practice analysis (EBPA) is to provide evidence-based recommendations for lumbar epidural techniques for labor analgesia in adult women in active labor (parturients) ... -
Cuffed verses uncuffed endotracheal tubes for pediatric patients
(2017-06-23)Pediatric airway management can present many challenges for anesthetists. One such challenge is whether to use a cuffed or uncuffed endotracheal tube (ETT) for pediatric patients younger than eight years. Practitioners ... -
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: ...