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Smoke Evacuation In The Operating Room, Meghan Holley, Mckenzie Moon
Smoke Evacuation In The Operating Room, Meghan Holley, Mckenzie Moon
Nurse Residency
In perioperative staff, does mandating the use of smoke evacuation in the surgical setting compared to no smoke evacuation decrease the amount of exposure to toxic byproducts found in surgical plume for each surgical case?
Purewick Versus Foley Catheters, Ashleigh Lunt, Grace Tibbetts, Tia Hufstader
Purewick Versus Foley Catheters, Ashleigh Lunt, Grace Tibbetts, Tia Hufstader
Nurse Residency
Background: A Foley catheter is an indwelling urinary drainage device that is placed in a patient's urethra and remains in their bladder, continuously draining urine into a bag. In hospital settings, there are many indications for indwelling catheters such as strict I&O monitoring, incontinence, retention, end of life comfort, surgery, and immobility.
Help Programs Impact On Delirium, Abigail Holt
Help Programs Impact On Delirium, Abigail Holt
Nurse Residency
Background: Delirium is a condition that affects 1/3 of patients in the hospital. It is a condition that is preventable and reversible.
The Benefits Of Simulation-Based Training, Brooke Taylor
The Benefits Of Simulation-Based Training, Brooke Taylor
Nurse Residency
Background: Due to COVID-19, many hospitals shut down their in-person classes and simulated trainings. This has had a negative impact on the education of our new graduate nurses.
How Environment Of Care Standards Impact Patient Satisfaction, Taylor Tantingco, Raeven Bilugan
How Environment Of Care Standards Impact Patient Satisfaction, Taylor Tantingco, Raeven Bilugan
Nurse Residency
Background: Environment of Care (EOC) are standards of care that revolve around the safety and well-being of both the staff and the patient.
EOC takes into account variables such as a clean environment, basic standards of care (ADLs), and access to resources/materials.
Evidence-Based Diabetes Exercise Intervention, Laura Smith
Evidence-Based Diabetes Exercise Intervention, Laura Smith
Nurse Residency
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a chronic, noninfectious disease that affects a large population of adults in the world. Typically, it is associated with obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, and the consumption of undesirable meals (Nakrani et al., 2020/2023). Even with various treatments available for type 2 diabetes, most patients find it challenging to maintain a steady blood glucose level.
The Comparison Between Chlorhexidine And Providone-Iodine Antiseptics In The Operating Rom To Prevent Surgical Site Infections, Eleanor Decarolis
The Comparison Between Chlorhexidine And Providone-Iodine Antiseptics In The Operating Rom To Prevent Surgical Site Infections, Eleanor Decarolis
Nurse Residency
Background: Surgical site infections (SSI's) are one of the most common and costly complications from surgery. Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and Povidione-Iodine (PVI) are the most common antiseptics used in surgery. The efficacy and uses of these surgical preps have been studied to determine the most effective in preventing surgical site infections.
Fall Rates In Patient Populations With Remote Video Monitoring Compared To Companions, Alexandra Volpe, Catherine Close
Fall Rates In Patient Populations With Remote Video Monitoring Compared To Companions, Alexandra Volpe, Catherine Close
Nurse Residency
Background: Healthcare facilities are constantly searching for new and improved interventions to minimize injury and fall rates within their units. 1:1 companions, or ‘sitters’, have been used to provide the patient with close monitoring in order to accomplish these goals. However, companions are not always a liable option for facilities due to poor staffing and increased expense in order to staff a ratio of 1 companion to 1 patient. Research has started to develop on the benefits of remote video monitoring, or ‘telesitting’, as an intervention to minimize fall risk and injury.
The Impact Of Prone Ventilation Among Patients Diagnosed With Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Mary Steward, Kimberly Loomis
The Impact Of Prone Ventilation Among Patients Diagnosed With Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Mary Steward, Kimberly Loomis
Nurse Residency
Background Mechanical ventilation is a commonICU intervention for patients in respiratory distress. Proning is a form of mechanical ventilation that has been recently studied which improves gas exchange and lung perfusion among patients specifically diagnosed with ARDS.
The Therapeutic Use Of Intraoperative Music To Reduce Postoperative Pain In Patients Receiving General Anesthesia, Caroline Ford
The Therapeutic Use Of Intraoperative Music To Reduce Postoperative Pain In Patients Receiving General Anesthesia, Caroline Ford
Nurse Residency
Background: The recovery from surgery can be very painful for some patients and require opioid management and longer hospital stays for unmanaged pain. Music has been a non-analgesic way of helping patients with chronic pain and recent studies have shown that music intraoperatively can greatly improve the patients' pain after surgery requiring general anesthesia.
Environmentally Friendly Disposal Of Pharmaceuticals In The Hospital Setting, Kate Sobanik
Environmentally Friendly Disposal Of Pharmaceuticals In The Hospital Setting, Kate Sobanik
Nurse Residency
Background: The Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Drug Enforcement have regulations on the safe handling of narcotics as well as guidelines for environmental sustainability with the disposal of all pharmaceuticals. Federal, state and local regulations can vary but hospitals are required to dispose of pharmaceuticals in specific ways to prevent injury to the environment and living organisms.