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Inhaled Epoprostenol Compared With Nitric Oxide For Right Ventricular Support After Major Cardiac Surgery, Kamrouz Ghadimi, Jhaymie L. Cappiello, Mary Cooter Wright, Jerrold H. Levy, Benjamin S. Bryner, Adam D. Devore, Jacob N. Schroder, Chetan B. Patel, Sudarshan Rajagopal, Svati H. Shah, Carmelo A. Milano, Inspire-Flo Investigators

Respiratory Therapy Faculty Publications and Presentations

Background: Right ventricular failure (RVF) is a leading driver of morbidity and death after major cardiac surgery for advanced heart failure, including orthotopic heart transplantation and left ventricular assist device implantation. Inhaled pulmonary-selective vasodilators, such as inhaled epoprostenol (iEPO) and nitric oxide (iNO), are essential therapeutics for the prevention and medical management of postoperative RVF. However, there is limited evidence from clinical trials to guide agent selection despite the significant cost considerations of iNO therapy.

Methods: In this double-blind trial, participants were stratified by assigned surgery and key preoperative prognostic features, then randomized to continuously receive either iEPO or iNO …

Assessing Burnout And Well-Being In Higher Education Health Science Faculty, Kristen Mchenry, Megan Koster, Gen Ludwig, Yong Gao, Jennifer Eichmeyer

Respiratory Therapy Faculty Publications and Presentations

This study aimed to examine and compare the extent of burnout among health science faculty at a higher education institution and their self-reported perception of well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic. The design of the study was cross-sectional, descriptive survey research. An electronic questionnaire was developed to measure the constructs of burnout and well-being. Validated instruments used in the survey included the Oldenburg Burnout Inventory (OLBI) and the World Health Organization-5 Well-being Index. The Qualtrics ^® platform was used to distribute the survey to all full-time faculty within the College of Health Sciences. 45 respondents from nursing, community and environmental health, …

Areas Of Work-Life That Contribute To Burnout Among Higher Education Health Science Faculty And Perception Of Institutional Support, Megan Koster, Kristen Mchenry

Respiratory Therapy Faculty Publications and Presentations

Background: COVID-19 added responsibilities to faculty in health-related fields. Educators in these areas have experienced pandemic-related role strain in both the clinical and academic settings.

Purpose: This investigation sought to identify how health science faculty at one institution perceived challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic in their role and to glean opportunities for institutions to increase the degree of support for faculty.

Methods: An analysis of narrative comments was conducted on a survey assessing burnout and well-being. The survey was distributed to full-time faculty within the College of Health Sciences at a four-year institution. Using the areas of work-life model …