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Retention Of New Nurses In The Cardiovascular Operating Room, Hannah Shufeldt
Retention Of New Nurses In The Cardiovascular Operating Room, Hannah Shufeldt
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Background
In January of 2020, a hospital in Springfield, Illinois started the year with seven full-time circulating nurses in the cardiovascular operating room (CVOR). Three of those nurses left before the end of the year and an additional four nurses were hired. In January of 2021, the CVOR began the year with eight nurses. Five of these nurses left by the end of the year and seven more were hired, one of which left before the end of 2021. This department has struggled to retain nurses, with a turnover rate of 42.9% in 2020 and 62.5% in 2021.
Purpose
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Perioperative Tube Feeding Guidelines For The Pediatric Burn Patient, Jordan Swanberg
Perioperative Tube Feeding Guidelines For The Pediatric Burn Patient, Jordan Swanberg
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Pediatric burn patients require an astronomical amount of nutritional support to promote wound healing and prevent unwanted side effects. These patients often require multiple surgeries, and consequently, when following standard NPO guidelines, these patients go for hours without any nutritional support. For this reason, a protocol was implemented on how to administer tube feedings throughout the perioperative process safely. The purpose of this project was to give a PowerPoint presentation to the providers that tested their current knowledge on how to manage tube feedings in the operative setting best. A single group design consisting of CRNA’s and an anesthesiologist was …
Best Practice In The Perioperative Anesthetic Management Of Infants With Gastroschisis, Emily R. Lester
Best Practice In The Perioperative Anesthetic Management Of Infants With Gastroschisis, Emily R. Lester
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Gastroschisis, a severe abdominal wall defect, occurs in approximately 1 in every 2,000 fetuses. Despite care advancements, gastroschisis is associated with significant morbidity and mortality including prolonged time to tolerance of enteral feeds, prolonged ventilator support, and increased intensive care unit length of stay and hospital costs. A recent practice change in the care of infants with gastroschisis at a tertiary care facility in central Illinois lead to the request for an integrative review of the available literature and subsequent development of a comprehensive guideline discussing best-practice perioperative recommendations pertinent to the care of infants with gastroschisis. Through review of …