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Volume 49, Number 47: July 11, 2012, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

Effective Handoff Communication, Walter O. Nyabere

Theses and Dissertations

Missed medical orders and incorrect medication orders are part of the fundamental reasons for medication errors and sentinel events. Missed orders primarily arise from communication failure of both the messenger and the intended receiver. Much of the evidence that connects communication failure with missed or misunderstood orders and sentinel events comes from retrospective analyses of past sentinel events. This connection has been recorded in numerous parts of the world and is a topic worthy of exploration. This independent study examined retrospective analyses, a literature review, and evidenced based studies to determine how specific "communication issues" lead to errors. The author …

V Ol. 37, No. 2: Summer 2012, School Of Medicine & Health Sciences

North Dakota Medicine Archive

No abstract provided.

Summer 2012, University Of North Dakota Alumni Association

ALL: UND Alumni Review Master List

Summer 2012 issue of "The University of North Dakota Alumni Review." 48 pages

Volume 95, Number 2

Aerocom: Summer 2012, John D. Odegard School Of Aerospace Sciences

Aerocom: John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences Alumni Magazine

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Obesity In The Geriatric Population, Kimberly A. Brown

Theses and Dissertations

Obesity has been a focus of medical and public health attention for decades; however, a relative paucity of information exists regarding the management of obesity in the geriatric population. It is known that standard, young adult recommendations to manage weight cannot be applied directly to the older population due to the potential of adverse health outcomes, but the most effective strategies are controversial (Heintze et al., 20 l 0). The goal of weight management is unique for this population and poses a challenge for health care providers when managing, treating, and counseling patients. With the current trends of obesity and …

Effective Blood Pressure Measurement, Sheri L. Mommerency

Theses and Dissertations

The author developed a learning event that is designed to provide a continuation of the didactic and clinical methodologies taught in undergraduate, basic nurse education programs. The staff development learning event Effective Blood Pressure Measurement is based upon a clinical question this author posed after years of professional observation noting the ambiguity demonstrated by health care providers and various institutions with regards to clinical practice guideline use, and the lack of enforcement on training and oversight of accurate blood pressure measurement (BPM) in the clinical setting. The ambiguity and lack of oversight has been linked to poor blood pressure control …

Volume 49, Number 45: June 27, 2012, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

Volume 49, Number 44: June 20, 2012, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 49, Number 43: June 13, 2012, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

Volume 49, Number 42: June 06, 2012, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

Plains Co2 Reduction (Pcor) Partnership Atlas, Wesley D. Peck, Tera D. Buckley, Earl P. Battle, Megan M. Grove, Joyce M. Riske, Charles D. Gorecki, Edward N. Steadman, John A. Harju

EERC Maps and Infographics

The Plains CO₂ Reduction (PCOR) Partnership Atlas provides a regional profile of CO₂ sources and potential CO₂ storage locations across the PCOR Partnership region. The fourth edition provides an update-to-date look at PCOR Partnership activities, including regional characterization and full-scale demonstration activities. Additional background information on carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) is included to give a better understanding of how CCUS addresses concerns about climate change while allowing future energy needs to be met.

Identifying Transfusion Related Acute Lung Injury In The Anesthetized Patient, Michael Branby

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Dexmedetomidine For Non-Invasive Pediatric Procedural Sedation, Jennifer Schumann

Theses and Dissertations

Dexmedetomidine is a relatively new sedative medication that has been shown to offer a better J safety profile in terms of decreased incidence of respiratory depression and airway collapsibility over other agents. This is an ideal quality in a sedative medication for use in the pediatric population, as airway compromise during sedation is the leading complication resulting in morbidity and mortality within this population. Currently, it is only FDA approved for use in adults. However, over the past several years it has also been used as an off-label medication and studied for multiple indications within the pediatric population. Non-invasive procedural …

Volume 49, Number 41: May 30, 2012, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 49, Number 40: May 23, 2012, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 49, Number 39: May 16, 2012, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

Doctor Of Medicine Commencement: May 13, 2012, University Of North Dakota

UND Commencement Programs

Doctor of Medicine Commencement program from May 13, 2012.

Spring Commencement: May 12, 2012, University Of North Dakota

UND Commencement Programs

UND Spring Commencement program from May 12, 2012.

Volume 49, Number 38: May 09, 2012, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

School Of Law Commencement: May 5, 2012, University Of North Dakota

UND Commencement Programs

School of Law Commencement program from May 5, 2012.

Volume 49, Number 37: May 02, 2012, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

Evidence Related To Tcu Geriatric Patients With Tha Or Tka. Do Narcotics Improve Patient Recovery Time?, Dixie Olson

Theses and Dissertations

Pain in the elderly often goes unrecognized until the pain is critical and difficult to manage. Insufficient pain management increases morbidity, mortality, and it can lead to multiple aggravating circumstances which may impede recovery from total hip arthroplasty (THA) or total knee arthroplasty (TKA). These adverse conditions and circumstances include: poor quality of life, physiological and psychological problems, anxiety, depression, sleep deprivation, nausea, vomiting, delirium, falls, urinary retention, constipation, dysesthetic itching, extended recovery time due to patients guarding affected limb and/or complications from inactivity such as pneumonia, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). Slower recovery may lead to …

Standardized Critical Thinking Assessments And Nclex-Rn® Success, Angela Mountain

Theses and Dissertations

Assessing students' ability to think critically before beginning a nursing program and again at the completion of the program helps to determine to what degree students' critical thinking skills are developed throughout the whole of the nursing curricula. This study evaluated the statistically significant improvement in critical thinking scores of nursing students from entry to program completion. The relationship of critical thinking exam scores and NC LEX-RN® success was a lso evaluated but it was found that the scores and the change in scores did not predict NCLEX-RN® success

Delayed Pushing In The Second Stage Of Labor: A Study Of Nulliparous Women Under Epidural Anesthesia, Justine Mcarthur

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Methadone Use, Shantelle Feragen

Theses and Dissertations

Chronic pain affects more than 116 million Americans every year. It results in an overwhelming economic burden on the healthcare system in terms of hospitalization, rehospitalizations and outpatient clinic visits. Chronic pain is also burdensome on patients and families in terms of lost wages, and lower quality of life. It is estimated to cost the healthcare system between $261 and $300 billion per year with a loss of $297- $336 billion due to loss of productivity (American Academy of Pain, 2011).

In the early 1900's, opioid addiction ran rampant in North America. It was viewed by many as a social …

Childhood Obesity: Intervening In Utero, Mary Lee Beck

Theses and Dissertations

The prevalence of childhood obesity has risen to epidemic proportions in this country. American Indian youth are disproportionately affected by this epidemic and its comorbidities, like diabetes, when compared to whites, and even other minorities. There is no single determinant of cause. Currently interventions are focused at the individual, family, community and environmental levels. Perhaps the most important component in this epidemic, however, is being overlooked: the health status of the mother during pregnancy. There is strong evidence that obesity and diabetes are perpetually cycled from mother to baby during pregnancy, and maternal obesity and diabetes play a significant role …

Aeronautical Decision Making In Helicopter Emergency Medical Systems (Hems): The Effect Of Mission Orientation And Local Base Finances On The Go/No Go Decision, Paul Cline

Theses and Dissertations

Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) is among the most dangerous type of flying in the United States today. In 2008 it was safer to fly medical evacuation missions in Iraq and Afghanistan than in the Continental United States. This study is designed to test whether the financial performance of the local base and a hyper mission orientation have a negative effect on aeronautical decision making among HEMS crews. A Likert type survey was administered to HEMS pilots and medical crews to ascertain their thoughts and feelings regarding the two questions under investigation. While the data clearly showed that poor financial …

Airline Pilot Non-Flight Related Activities During Cruise Flight And Perceptions On Their Safety Effects, Spencer Conklin

Theses and Dissertations

Automation complacency, boredom, and fatigue pose significant risk to aviation. There have been many incidents and accidents as a result of these challenges to human performance. In previous studies pilots have admitted to performing non- flight related activities in order to deal with these challenges. However, no research has been done on the frequency and perceived safety effects of non-flight related activities. If pilots are engaging in activities intended to counter these challenges, it is important to know the frequency and how pilots feel these non-flight activities affect safety. This study used a survey tool to gather information regarding non-flight …

Comparing The Environmental Attitudes And Behaviors Of Native Americans And Non-Native Americans, Franklin Sage

Theses and Dissertations

Are Native Americans different from non-Native Americans when it comes to environmental attitudes and behaviors? Historically and traditionally, Native American preservation of the environment has been interwoven into cultural practice, which led to a special relationship between the environment and Native people. This thesis presents results from a comparative, quantitative study that focuses on Native Americans’ environmental attitudes and behaviors using data from the 1993, 1994, 2000, and 2010 waves of the General Social Survey. The study is framed using multicultural theory, which values the unique standpoint and perspectives of traditionally marginalized groups. This thesis focuses on the standpoints of …