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Implementation of a New Method to Track Propofol in an Endoscopy Unit
(Georgetown University, 2016)
Propofol is a widely used anesthesia induction agent and is easily accessible in most healthcare facilities. Unlike regulated or schedule drugs, propofol is inconsistently tracked, leading to inaccurate inventories, ...
Patient and Staff Attitudes toward Clothing Restrictions on a Pediatric Psychiatric Unit
(Georgetown University, 2019)
Pediatric psychiatric inpatients are among the most vulnerable individuals in society. While the use of seclusion and restraint is well chronicled in the field of research in this population, there are limited literature ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
Intimate Partner Violence Screening: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Knowledge, Perceptions, and Practice
(Georgetown University, 2022)
Those who experience intimate partner violence (IPV) seek health care more frequently due to a multitude of health consequences. Healthcare providers are an essential entry point to identify victims. However, rates of ...