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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 ...
Identifier Bouffants: An Exploration of the Impact on Verbal Communication Amongst Interdisciplinary Operating Room Personnel
(Georgetown University, 2020)
Patient safety is negatively impacted when interdisciplinary operating room personnel fail to communicate.1 Failures in verbal communication are often due to unfamiliarity among team members.1 Although name and position ...
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists' Disposal Practices of Recyclable Solid Waste in the Operating Room: An Exploration of Practice
(Georgetown University, 2020)
Over the past 30 years excess hospital waste has turned into a significant environmental problem. U.S. hospitals generate over 5.9 million tons of waste annually5,9,12 with operating rooms contributing to 20-33% of all ...
An Exploration of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists’ Education, Interpretation, and Management of Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders in the Perioperative Setting
(Georgetown University, 2020)
Required reconsideration or review of do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders in the perioperative period is now recommended by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA), American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), ...
An Exploration of the Strategies Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Employ to Maintain Monitoring Vigilance and Alertness During Surgical Procedures
(Georgetown University, 2020)
Varying surgical stimulation requires appropriate levels of anesthesia while preserving the patient’s hemodynamic stability and safety throughout the surgery. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) must be able ...
An Exploration of Anesthesia Providers’ Workspace: Impact on Ergonomics and Safety
(Georgetown University, 2020)
While many aspects of surgery are constantly updated and improved with the latest and greatest technologies, operating room (OR) ergonomics and worker safety are stuck in the dark ages. Research has shown that documented ...