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Evaluation of the Process of Implementing VA Video Connect Visits in a Veterans Affairs Behavioral Health Clinic
(Georgetown University, 2020)
Access to health care is an ongoing issue for the increasing population of United States veterans with complex health issues. To mitigate the access issue, the Veterans Affairs (VA) utilizes telehealth technology. Telehealth ...
A Comparison of Student Nurse Anesthetists’ Perceptions of Regional Anesthesia Skill and Knowledge Acquisition Utilizing Cadavers Versus Non-Cadaver Models
(Georgetown University, 2020)
Due to the expansion of healthcare to a larger population and the increased need for more anesthesia providers, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are practicing to the full extent of their education and ...
Estimation of Surgical Blood Loss by Surgery and Anesthesia Trainees: Impact of an Educational Intervention of Interrater Reliability
(Georgetown University, 2020)
Intraoperative blood loss estimation by members of the surgical and anesthesia teams is often inaccurate with potentially detrimental clinical consequences. Despite this, few trainees receive standardized visual blood loss ...
The Effects of an On-Site Health Center and Care Coordination on Type-2 Diabetes Outcomes
(Georgetown University, 2020)
More than 30.3 million people in the United States (US) have diabetes with 90-95% having type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). In 2017, the total costs of diabetes care were estimated at $327 billion and contributed to the ...
Standardized Post Anesthesia Handovers by Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists: An Exploration of Barriers to Implementation
(Georgetown University, 2020)
Introduction: Numerous studies show benefits to the standardization of a post anesthesia handover process, yet little research has investigated the degree Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) incorporate them ...
An Exploration of Nurse Anesthesia Program Administrators’ Perception of the Use of Lab Simulations in Lieu of Clinical Experiences for Student Nurse Anesthetists’ Knowledge and Skill Acquisition
(Georgetown University, 2020)
Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists (SRNAs) are former critical care nurses, with at least one year of experience, who have entered a graduate program to become Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). These ...
Mentoring for Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists: An Exploratory Study in the Development of a Mentoring Program
(Georgetown University, 2020)
Previous research suggests that mentoring benefits Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists (SRNAs) in many ways including decreasing stress levels and increasing academic retention rates. There is little research, however, ...
In-Situ Simulation of Intraoperative Emergencies: An Exploration of Prevalence in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists’ Workplaces and Satisfaction with the Experience
(Georgetown University, 2020)
Intraoperative emergencies occur infrequently, and prompt recognition and treatment are essential to prevent adverse outcomes. Previously learned knowledge and clinical skills have been shown to degrade over time. In ...
Evaluation of the Integration of Acetaminophen and Dexmedetomidine in the Cardiac Surgery Population: Impact on the Amount of Prescribed Opioids, Respiratory and Cardiovascular Outcomes
(Georgetown University, 2020)
A high opioid technique has been used for many years during the care of cardiac surgery patients. In recent years, there has been a growing focus on opioid over-prescription and usage secondary to the opioid epidemic in ...
Best Practice Peripheral Intravenous Line Management: An Exploration of Anesthesia Practitioners’ Knowledge of and Compliance with Infection Control Guidelines
(Georgetown University, 2020)
Peripheral intravenous (IV) catheters are one of the most commonly used devices in healthcare, with nearly 200 million placed annually. While essential for patient care, they provide a direct route for microorganisms to ...