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Perioperative Corneal Abrasion: An Exploration of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists’ Preferences for Corneal Abrasion Prevention
(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 Corneal Abrasion: An Exploration of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists’ Preferences for Corneal Abrasion Prevention
(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 ... -
DNP Project: Perioperative Temperature Monitoring
(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 ... -
Perceptions Among CRNAs on Qualitative Versus Quantitative Monitoring for the Assessment of Residual Neuromuscular Blockade
(2022-12-02)Neuromuscular blockade medications are frequently administered during general anesthesia. Residual neuromuscular blockade is assessed with qualitative or quantitative devices to determine the amount of blockade remaining ... -
Perioperative Temperature Monitoring and Management to Maximize Patient Safety: A Quality Improvement Project
(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 ... -
Perceptions of Qualitative Versus Quantitative Monitoring for the Assessment of Postoperative Residual Neuromuscular Blockade Among CRNAs: A Quality Improvement Project
(2022-11-23)There are two categories of monitoring neuromuscular blockade: qualitative and quantitative. There is no defined method supported by the AANA, creating the potential for misdiagnosis and misinterpretation of residual ... -
Anesthesia Providers’ Perceptions of Perioperative Temperature Monitoring: A DNP Project
(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 ... -
Nurse Anesthetists’ Perceptions of Perioperative Temperature Monitoring and Management and the Impact of an Educational Intervention: A Quality Improvement Project
(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 ... -
Assessing the Adequacy of a Newly Developed Corneal Abrasion Prevention Guide in High-Risk Cases (Spinal Surgeries) at A Large Academic Medical Center
(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 ... -
Intraoperative Eye Care: A DNP Project
(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 ...