Browsing College of Nursing by Author "Ciuca, Angela"
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Introduction of a Novel Quick Reference Guide for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists to Assist in Perioperative Fire Prevention: A Quality Improvement Project
Stevens, Erin (2021-12-07)Perioperative fires are traumatizing events that may lead to patient and staff morbidity and mortality. CRNAs are in a unique position for monitoring, assessing, and intervening to prevent perioperative fires yet fire ... -
Preventing Surgical Fires During High Risk Surgeries: A CRNA Quality Improvement Project
Guzman, Genesis (2021-12-07)Although uncommon, operating room fires may occur during surgical procedures, especially high-risk procedures above the xiphoid process, and place patients at risk for preventable injuries and death. The fire triad, also ... -
Use of A Decision Support Guide to Assist CRNAs in Preventing Surgical Fires: A Quality Improvement Project
Brackett, Erin (2021-12-07)Surgical fires are significant events that can result in severe injury or even death for patients and healthcare staff. Despite many initiatives led by the FDA, Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation, and the American ... -
Use of a Perioperative Fire Prevention Guide by Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists: A Quality Improvement Project
Zorin, Andrey (2021-12-07)Operating room fires are preventable events that can have devastating consequences for patients and healthcare organizations. Hospitals have acute interest in training all operating room workers to prevent fires from ...