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Knowledge, Perceptions, And Attitudes Of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Regarding The Use Of Desflurane With A Laryngeal Mask Airway, Rachel Davidson Jul 2016

Knowledge, Perceptions, And Attitudes Of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Regarding The Use Of Desflurane With A Laryngeal Mask Airway, Rachel Davidson

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The purpose of this capstone project is to evaluate the knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes of currently practicing, nationally board certified, registered nurse anesthetists regarding the use of desflurane with laryngeal mask airways. This research was conducted by developing a questionnaire and administering it to current nurse anesthetists. A literature review was completed to establish a theoretical framework, summarize and describe the current state of science, and determine the nature and design of this study. Although there are studies regarding desflurane use during the maintenance of general anesthesia using a laryngeal mask airway, there is no current perception-based research regarding …