Browsing College of Nursing by Author "McAuliffe, Maura"
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Anesthesia Providers’ Perceptions of Perioperative Temperature Monitoring: A DNP Project
Soderblom, Zachary (2022-11-25)Perioperative temperature monitoring is a standard of care and is important to prevent inadvertent perioperative hypothermia (IPH) and the associated increased risks. IPH is defined as a temperature of less than 36° Celsius ... -
Assessing Anesthesia and Post Anesthesia Care Unit Perceptions of Adequacy of a Patient Care Handoff Tool: A Doctor of Nursing Practice Project
Atkins, Reagan (2021-12-07)This DNP Project aimed to assess the perceptions of CRNAs and PACU RNs regarding a standardized handoff checklist utilized during transfer of care from the operating room to the PACU in a level one trauma center in the ... -
Assessing the Adequacy of a Newly Developed Corneal Abrasion Prevention Guide in High-Risk Cases (Spinal Surgeries) at A Large Academic Medical Center
Matthews, Luke (2022-11-27)Corneal abrasions can occur during and after general anesthesia. CRNAs are required to ensure protective measures are implemented, remain intact throughout the duration of surgery, and to document protection measures ... -
DNP Project: Perioperative Temperature Monitoring
Reinhard, Garrett (2022-11-26)Inadvertent perioperative hypothermia is defined as a core body temperature less than 36 oC and has many documented adverse outcomes such as postoperative infections, increased perioperative blood loss, increased extubation ... -
Identification of Residual Neuromuscular Blockade in Post-Surgical Patients
Martin, Nicole (2017-11-19)Background: Many surgical procedures require administration of nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocking (NDNMB) agents. NDNMBs are typically reversed when surgery ends, allowing function to be restored. With more precise ... -
Intraoperative Eye Care: A DNP Project
Samuel, Savannah (2022-12-02)Corneal abrasions, while rare, are the most common optic injury that occurs in anesthesia practice, and they account for approximately 2-3% of all anesthesia malpractice suits. Corneal abrasions also cause intense discomfort ... -
Local Anesthetic Adjuvants Providing the Longest Duration of Analgesia for Single Injection Peripheral Nerve Blocks in Orthopedic Surgery: A Systematic Review
Patacsil, Jason A. (2014-12-01)Inadequate pain relief after surgery may delay surgical recovery, decrease patient satisfaction, increase length of stay, increase hospital readmissions, and increase overall health care costs. One way to decrease postoperative ... -
Management of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting: A Quality Improvement Project
Galbreath, Jared (2023-12-07)Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a complex side effect of general anesthesia affecting 30% of the general surgical population and up to 80% of high-risk patients. Prevention and management of PONV are crucial ... -
Nurse Anesthetists’ Perceptions of an Educational Intervention Regarding Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting: A Quality Improvement Project
Woolard, Caleb (2023-11-22)Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a preventable adverse event often occurring among surgical patients during the postoperative period that is associated with negative patient outcomes and increased healthcare ... -
Nurse Anesthetists’ Perceptions of Perioperative Temperature Monitoring and Management and the Impact of an Educational Intervention: A Quality Improvement Project
Daniels, Miranda (2022-11-27)Inadvertent hypothermia is a preventable, yet prevalent, adverse event among surgical patients during the perioperative period that is associated with negative patient outcomes and increased healthcare costs. This quality ... -
Operating Room to Post Anesthesia Care Unit: Introduction of a Standardized Checklist to Facilitate Patient Handoff
Purvis, John (2021-12-07)The post anesthesia care unit is a dynamic environment and post-operative handoff reports are challenged by interruptions and time constraints. This can result in poor communication and the incomplete transfer of vital ... -
Perioperative Corneal Abrasion: An Exploration of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists’ Preferences for Corneal Abrasion Prevention
Chukala, Christopher (2022-11-23)Corneal abrasions are the most common ophthalmic complication that occur during general anesthesia, resulting in 2-3% of anesthesia malpractice suits. However, no studies were found in current literature that addressed ... -
Perioperative Corneal Abrasion: An Exploration of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists’ Preferences for Corneal Abrasion Prevention
Grady, Justin (2022-11-23)Corneal abrasions are the most common eye injury occurring during the perioperative period and anesthesia providers are responsible for maintaining patient safety during this time. This quality improvement project was ... -
Perioperative Management of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting: A Quality Improvement Project
Beute, Kristin (2023-12-06)Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is an adverse event affecting 30% of the general surgical population and up to 80% of high risk patients. In addition to being distressing to patients, PONV is also associated with ... -
Perioperative Temperature Monitoring and Management to Maximize Patient Safety: A Quality Improvement Project
Jones, Rachel (2022-11-23)Appropriate temperature monitoring and management is an important part in optimizing patient success in the operative theatre. Perioperative hypothermia remains a threat to patient morbidity and mortality and consistent ... -
Post Operative Nausea and Vomiting: A Quality Improvement Project
Cornish, John (2023-11-22)Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) management and prophylaxis is an important consideration for CRNAs. PONV is an adverse event affecting 30% of the general surgical population and up to 80% of high-risk patients. ... -
A Quality Improvement Project: Implementation of a Standardized Handoff Report for Nurse Anesthetists in the Post-Operative Setting
Young, Jennifer (2021-12-07)Handoff report is a critical time during patient care where information is transferred between providers. An incomplete handoff report can have negative consequences such as patient harm, decreases in patient safety, and ... -
Standardizing Operating Room to Post Anesthesia Care Unit Patient Handover with SBAR: A Quality Improvement Project
Mikesell, Mary-Belle (2021-12-07)Miscommunication between health care providers has been linked to adverse patient outcomes. The implementation of a standardized patient handover tool is supported by regulatory standards of care and promotes improved ...