Baystate Medical Center Nursing Report - 2024, Joanne Miller Rn, Brenda Rocha Rn, Cno

Baystate Medical Center Nursing Report

Baystate Medical Center Nursing Report - 2024

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.

Nurse Mentorship And Retention, Alicia St Michel

Nurse Residency

Background: Every year hospitals experience staff turnover. Implementation of a mentorship program apart from someone who is a preceptor, could help with staff retention and staff satisfaction.

Impact Of The Uterine Vacuum On A Level Iii Maternity Center, Morgan Hayden Bsn,Rn, Kylie Shumate Bsn,Rn, Tiffany Messerall Dnp

Nursing Posters

OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital

Role Of Computed Tomography In Traumatic Brain Injuries, Rebekah Spott

Medical Imaging Senior Posters

This project explains the role of computed tomography (CT) in assessing traumatic brain injuries (TBI). The major components of the research include various intracranial traumas, penetrating vs. non-penetrating TBIs, symptoms, grades of injury, and treatment options. CT is essential in diagnosing a TBI because it can quickly produce hundreds of images of the brain and skull in slices. CT allows radiologists, physicians, and surgeons to plan a course of action for the best possible patient recovery outcome. Images can identify various lesions and fractures as well as their severity. A TBI can present itself as penetrating or non-penetrating, ultimately determining …

Detection And Treatment Of Bronchogenic Carcinoma Using Computed Tomography, Carol Keefer

Medical Imaging Senior Posters

This project explains bronchogenic carcinoma and the role that computed tomography plays throughout the process, from initial detection through treatment. General statistics, symptoms, steps to obtain diagnosis, and staging of the cancer are discussed as well. Bronchogenic carcinoma is the leading cause of death globally, accounting for 32% in males and 25% in females between the ages of 40-70 years. Over 2.2 million new lung cancer cases were documented globally in 2020 alone, with a survival rate of only 27%. While this fact is frightening, computed tomography has the power to discover potential cancerous lung lesions early on, allowing for …

The Utilization Of Radiation Therapy For Benign Pathologies, Chloe Hanselman

Medical Imaging Senior Posters

This research addressed how radiation therapy can be utilized to treat not only malignancies, but also benign pathologies. Radiation therapy utilizes high-energy radiation in the forms of x-rays, gamma rays, neutrons, protons, and other sources aimed at a precise point in the body to kill unwanted cells and shrink tumors. Treatment plans are created and are unique to every patient. Special equipment like a gamma knife, electron beam, stereotactic radiosurgery, or even proton therapy are selected based on patient condition and tumor location. A benign pathology consists of localized growths that provide low potential for progression. The most common pathologies …

Institute Of Public Health Newsletter, July - December 2024, Institute Of Public Health (Iph)

Institute of Public Health Newsletter (IPHNL) and Other Publications

No abstract provided.

Does Plain Language Guided By The Ruaki Indicator Improve Study Participant Confidence In Their Informed Consent Decision?, Sabrina Kurtz-Rossi, Ifechi Augusta Okonkwo, Ye Chen, Noe Duenas, Timothy Bilodeau, Alice Rushforth, Andreas Klein

REACH: Research Evidence-to-Action for Community Health

Informed consent forms are hard to read and understand, but people need this information to make informed decisions about whether or not to participate in research.

Detecting & Treating Ductal Carcinoma In Situ, Brianna Misson

Medical Imaging Senior Posters

Mammography is a crucial imaging technique for the early detection of breast cancer, utilizing low-energy X-rays to identify changes in breast tissue that may indicate malignancy. The American College of Radiology and the Society of Breast Imaging suggest annual mammograms starting at age 40, significantly improving outcomes such as mortality reduction and earlier diagnosis. In the U.S., breast cancer remains the most common cancer among women, with approximately 310,720 new invasive cases projected in 2024 and an estimated 42,250 fatalities. Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), a non-invasive type of breast cancer, is seen as a precursor to invasive cancer, detectable …

Cardiac Scoring In Preventing Myocardial Infarction, Alexandra Graziano

Medical Imaging Senior Posters

Abstract

Myocardial Infarctions (MI) occur due to blocked blood flow to the heart, causing damage or death of heart muscle tissue. Men experience MI’s more frequently than women and often show classic symptoms such as chest pain, while women may have less typical signs, such as neck or jaw discomfort, which can lead to delayed medical attention. The Coronary Artery Calcium Score (CACS) is a non-invasive computed tomography exam that measures calcium deposits in the coronary arteries, helping assess the risk of heart disease in individuals with moderate cardiovascular risk. The most common scoring methods include the Agatston Score, Volume …

Pediatric Sedation In Computed Tomography Scans, Janelle Smith

Medical Imaging Senior Posters

This senior capstone project explains the use of pediatric sedatives to acquire Computed Tomography (CT) images of diagnostic quality. Stages and types of pediatric sedatives, risk versus benefit, pros and cons, potential side effects, parental/guardian consent, general statistics, administration and monitoring requirements, indications and contraindications, and an example of motion artifact are also discussed. Sedatives are essential when pediatric patients are anxious and restless prior to receiving a CT scan. The failure rate of acquiring a diagnostic image while using sedatives for pediatric patients has been indicated as 1 to 3% and 10 to 20% through different conducted studies. Parental/guardian …

Mri Linear Based Treatment In Radiation Therapy, Sara Mulea

Medical Imaging Senior Posters

Abstract

This research project explains radiation therapy playing an essential role in cancer treatment, utilizing advanced technology to target and destroy cancerous cells with precision. Central to this process is the linear accelerator, a sophisticated device that emits high-energy radiation and electrons to treat cancerous tissues effectively. Notably, recent technological innovations have led to the development of a new class of linear accelerators integrated with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), known as MRI-guided linear accelerators (MRgRT). This technology allows clinicians to obtain high-resolution, cross-sectional images of soft tissues in real-time, significantly improving the accuracy of radiation delivery. As a result, MRgRT …

Transarterial Chemoembolization In Interventional Radiology, Alexis Pelchar

Medical Imaging Senior Posters

This project details specifics regarding hepatocellular carcinoma and transarterial chemoembolization. Transarterial embolization involves treatment of liver cancer via arterial access. This procedure is the first line of treatment for individuals diagnosed with stage B hepatocellular carcinoma. Indications, contraindications, procedural aspects, and current research are also discussed. Hepatocellular carcinoma is the fifth leading cause of cancer around the world. The TACE procedure can be done using drug eluting beads to embolize or with the use of chemotherapy drugs. The procedure is credited with extending the life span for individuals with this diagnosis. Research shows the procedure has a positive success rate …

Research Annual Report Fy2024, Children's Mercy Kansas City

Research Annual Reports

Annual report of the research at Children's Mercy Kansas City in Kansas City MO, a pediatric medical center.

The Effects Of Cannabis Use On Adverse Cardiovascular Outcomes, Mortality, And Cost Of Hospitalization: Retrospective Study Using National Inpatient Sample, Rabab Elsadek, Zeeshan Ismail, Isaac Loseke, Hashim Al-Ani, Mona Fikry, Suzanne Zentko

North Florida Division GME Research Day 2024

No abstract provided.

Non-Invasive Ventilatory Support, Tube Feeding & Risk Of Aspiration Pneumonia, Jason Mae Chacon, Zuhaib Murtaza, Sarah Barraza, Judy Jin, Payal Passi

Central & West Texas GME Research Day 2024

No abstract provided.

A Systematic Literature Review On The Use Of Bone Stimulator Treatment For Foot And Ankle Arthrodesis Procedures, Chris Zimmer, Allyne Andrade, Warren Windram

East Florida Division GME Research Day 2024

No abstract provided.

Case Study: Post-Traumatic Calcaneonavicular Coalition, Jihae Kim, James Clancy

East Florida Division GME Research Day 2024

No abstract provided.

Performance Improvement Project: Breast Cancer Screening, Manolo Torres, Julia Fashner, Warda Rana, Robert Chua

East Florida Division GME Research Day 2024

No abstract provided.

Ominous Mediastinal Mass Revealing Ectopic Thyroid, Cameron Summers, Gabriella Morey, Susana Ferra

East Florida Division GME Research Day 2024

Introduction: This report describes an asymptomatic 63-year-old female with a right paratracheal mass compressing and displacing the trachea to the left. Additionally, the epidemiology, clinical manifestation, diagnosis, and management of mediastinal ectopic thyroids are discussed.

Case Summary: A 63 y/o female with history of hypertension, myasthenia gravis and Type 2 diabetes mellitus had a hospitalization for pneumonia and was incidentally found via chest CT scan with a right paratracheal soft tissue mass with few coarse calcifications measuring 7.5 cm displacing the trachea to the left without compromise of the lumen. She was referred to a local cardiothoracic surgeon and underwent …

To Have And To Not Hold: Long-Acting Insulin For Npo Patients With Diabetes, William Hicks, Cindy Iwuagwu, Suzan Khalil, Juan Pablo Meruvia Garron, Cynthia Schwartz, Carlos Botero Suarez, Ashwini Komarla, Mustafa Kinaan

North Florida Division GME Research Day 2024

No abstract provided.

Esophageal Foreign Body: A Case Of The Hidden Wire Brush, Rebecca Ashton Taylor, Sandra Scott, William Jones, Jonnalagadda Veeraen

South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2024

No abstract provided.

Cryptococcus Gattii: Disseminated Disease In An Immunocompetent Patient, Conner Dalton, Jani Smit

South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2024

No abstract provided.

Facial Angiosarcoma Masquerading As Rosacea, Rachel Murray, Danielle Glinka, Juan Rosario-Collazo, Karthik Krishnamurthy

South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2024

No abstract provided.

Drug Reaction With Eosinophilia And Systemic Symptoms (Dress) Syndrome: Lamotrigine Associated, Kendal Allen, Jordan Steelquist, Renee Delos Angeles, He Wang, Andrew Chen

Far West Division GME Research Day 2024

No abstract provided.

Stop Horsing Around: A Case Of Cenbuterol Toxicity, Justin Sanchez, Mark Cheneler, Alexandra Villacres

North Texas GME Research Forum 2024

Introduction: Clenbuterol is a medication that is relatively unknown outside of the equestrian and bodybuilding worlds. It acts as a sympathomimetic compound with beta-2 agonism and can cause tachycardia and bronchodilation. It is utilized for this bronchodilation as a means of improving equestrian performance. Its sympathomimetic effects were utilized in the bodybuilding community as a weight loss medication by increasing catabolic metabolism. Here we present a case of intentional clenbuterol toxicity for weight loss. Case presentation: A 34-year-old woman with past medical history of migraines presented to the emergency department for evaluation of palpitations and an EKG showed sinus …

Improving Documentation Of Patients' Physical Activity In The Outpatient Setting, Jordan Price, Syed Abbas, William Bass, Rigoberto Hernandez, Abdullah Shuaib, Michele L. Mccarroll, Lindsay Porter

North Texas GME Research Forum 2024

Background: There is vast data on the health benefits of physical activity (PA) and the serious health consequences that are associated with a sedentary lifestyle. Research suggests that physicians who have meaningful conversations about exercise with their patients can be effective at increasing their patients' PA. In order to measure the effects of these discussions, the clinician must be able to document the baseline and subsequent PA of their patients. Our project seeks to improve the assessment and documentation of patient PA. Methods: Using Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) quality improvement methodology, a multidisciplinary team was created to identify ways to improve documentation …

Intertwin Membrane Separation In Monochorionic- Diamniotic Twins, Fran Franceschini Lopez, N Moreno, Henry Garcia, Manuel Rivera-Alsina

Central & West Texas GME Research Day 2024

No abstract provided.

Retrospective Study: Adverse Effects Of Hyperglycemia In Nondiabetic Critically Ill Patients With Myocardial Infarction, Enkhbileg Batbileg, Jourdan Harper, Daniel Moore, Carol Wang, Sarah Barraza

Central & West Texas GME Research Day 2024

No abstract provided.