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Risk Factors For Vte In Orthopedic Surgery, Kellie Musick Mar 2019

Risk Factors For Vte In Orthopedic Surgery, Kellie Musick

Nurse Presentations

Describes a project to halt the rising incidence of venous thromboembolism in pediatric surgery patients and the underuse of sequential compression devices in the operating room.


Acquiring Blood Pressures On High Risk Sepsis Patients In The Ed, Mckenna Scharlau, Jacob Schneider Mar 2019

Acquiring Blood Pressures On High Risk Sepsis Patients In The Ed, Mckenna Scharlau, Jacob Schneider

Nurse Presentations

Describes a project to improve use of the Sepsis Tool in the Emergency Department and to improve documentation of blood pressure measurements in high risk sepsis patients under three years of age.


Vte Risk Factors: Scd Education And Compliance, Kaly Hayden, Shari Gardner, Baleigh Haag, Alex Wofford Mar 2019

Vte Risk Factors: Scd Education And Compliance, Kaly Hayden, Shari Gardner, Baleigh Haag, Alex Wofford

Nurse Presentations

Describes a project to increase the use of sequential compression devices in post-operative patients to prevent venous thromboembolism.


Minimizing Unplanned Extubations In The Intensive Care Nursery, Lindsay Barrosse, Blaire Collins, Cassidy Horton, Jodie Seitzer, Brittney Hunter, Jenny Mckee Mar 2019

Minimizing Unplanned Extubations In The Intensive Care Nursery, Lindsay Barrosse, Blaire Collins, Cassidy Horton, Jodie Seitzer, Brittney Hunter, Jenny Mckee

Nurse Presentations

Describes a project to ensure compliance with a standardized process for endotracheal tube management in the intensive care nursery in order to reduce the number of unplanned extubations and their consequent adverse effects.


In The Pocket With Kangaroo Education, Brett Butler, Carly Creekmore, Skylar Suppes Mar 2019

In The Pocket With Kangaroo Education, Brett Butler, Carly Creekmore, Skylar Suppes

Nurse Presentations

Describes a quality improvement project to deliver timely kangaroo care education that empowers parents.


Timely Interventions In Patients Developing Sepsis Within The Picu, Lindsey Bloom, Ashley Bramel, Kelsey Cumpton, Christopher Damrat, Emily Lingo, Grace Sexton, Breton Struble Mar 2019

Timely Interventions In Patients Developing Sepsis Within The Picu, Lindsey Bloom, Ashley Bramel, Kelsey Cumpton, Christopher Damrat, Emily Lingo, Grace Sexton, Breton Struble

Nurse Presentations

Describes a project to increase the number of sepsis interventions completed within one hour in the pediatric intensive care unit, and to improve the documentation (COW Cards) of rapid interventions.


Sepsis: Identification & Recognition, Shelbi Ethington, Lakisha Irwin, Jodi Cramer, Victoria Roell, Mindy Von Elling Mar 2019

Sepsis: Identification & Recognition, Shelbi Ethington, Lakisha Irwin, Jodi Cramer, Victoria Roell, Mindy Von Elling

Nurse Presentations

Describes educational interventions to increase confidence of pediatric nurses on a medical/surgical unit in their recognition and treatment of sepsis.


The Journey Of Implementing A Pediatric Essential Oil Program, Elizabeth Edmundson, Tiffany Kim Feb 2019

The Journey Of Implementing A Pediatric Essential Oil Program, Elizabeth Edmundson, Tiffany Kim

Nurse Presentations

Describes use of essential oil patches for specific indications with pediatric patients greater than 3 years old or greater than 20 kilograms. Lavender, peppermint, mandarin, or spearmint inhalation patches are used.