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Prevention Of Infection In Pin Sites, Sarah Pelletier, Audrey Stearns, Victoria Smith
Prevention Of Infection In Pin Sites, Sarah Pelletier, Audrey Stearns, Victoria Smith
Pharmacy and Nursing Student Research and Evidence-Based Medicine Poster Session
External fixation is a term describing skeletal apparatuses that attach to wire or pins that penetrate the bone, used for complex fractures and limb deformity. 11-100% of patients with external fixation develop some sort of infection. The purpose of this study is to determine whether the measures taken to prevent infection are effective.
Promoting Early Skin-To-Skin Contact And Its Effect On Breastfeeding, Jamie Atkins, Grace Frederick, Ellen Lintemuth
Promoting Early Skin-To-Skin Contact And Its Effect On Breastfeeding, Jamie Atkins, Grace Frederick, Ellen Lintemuth
Pharmacy and Nursing Student Research and Evidence-Based Medicine Poster Session
This study explores the implementation of skin-to-skin contact between mother and baby immediately following birth and its effects on: successful breastfeeding initiation, duration of breastfeeding, and breastfeeding exclusivity.
Patient Hand-Off, Amy Cuddington, Olivia Johnson
Patient Hand-Off, Amy Cuddington, Olivia Johnson
Pharmacy and Nursing Student Research and Evidence-Based Medicine Poster Session
During a patient‘s stay in the hospital, many nurses will be involved in that patient’s care. It is vital that nurses communicate well during change-of-shift report to ensure quality and continuity of care. According to the Joint Commission Center for Transforming Healthcare, 80% of serious medical errors occur due to miscommunication between health care providers when patient responsibility is handed-off. The Hand-off Communications Project found that over 37% of handovers were defective and did not allow the receiver to safely care for the patient. Defective hand-off can lead to patient harm, delayed or improper treatment, and increased length of hospital …
Risks Associated With Intramuscular Injections In The Dorsal Gluteal Site, Chelsea Craig, Joanna Huschilt
Risks Associated With Intramuscular Injections In The Dorsal Gluteal Site, Chelsea Craig, Joanna Huschilt
Pharmacy and Nursing Student Research and Evidence-Based Medicine Poster Session
All of the articles that were reviewed agreed that the dorsal gluteal injection site has risks and is not the best site for intramuscular injections. Four of the seven articles identified the possible risk of the dorsal gluteal intramuscular injection being injected into subcutaneous tissue instead of muscle. Five of the seven articles identified nerve damage as a potential risk to giving a dorsal gluteal injection. And one article mentioned the possibility of blood vessel damage. Two of the articles identified both nerve damage and injection into the subcutaneous tissue as a possibility in a dorsal gluteal injection. All of …
Preventing Ventilator Associated Pneumonia, Ashley Warner, Becky Dennis
Preventing Ventilator Associated Pneumonia, Ashley Warner, Becky Dennis
Pharmacy and Nursing Student Research and Evidence-Based Medicine Poster Session
The most common nosocomial (hospital acquired) infection is Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP). VAP increases morbidity and mortality rates. 8-28% of critical care patients develop VAP. VAP also increases the length of a hospital stay and adds $20,000-40,000 to the cost. Insurance companies will not cover this cost. The purpose of this study is to determine the best method to reduce the occurrence of VAP.
Sleep Disturbances In Mental Health Care: A Review Of Literature On Nursing Interventions, Sarah Jungbauer, Kara Taylor
Sleep Disturbances In Mental Health Care: A Review Of Literature On Nursing Interventions, Sarah Jungbauer, Kara Taylor
Pharmacy and Nursing Student Research and Evidence-Based Medicine Poster Session
Sleep is essential in the repair and renewal of cells and tissues. It allows the body to recover from the wear and tear of life’s daily activities, slows metabolism, decreases heart workload, relaxes body muscles, and preserves energy. Sleep deprivation caused by psychological disorder can cause anxiety, euphoria, irritability, and memory impairment. Insomnia is associated with depression, anxiety disorders, deficient work performance, drug abuse, and reduction in productivity. The purpose of this study is to determine what nursing interventions are available to improve the sleep quality of mental health care patients.
The Neuroprotective Effects Of Therapeutic Hypothermia In Post-Cardiac Arrest Patients: A Systematic Review Of The Evidence, Elisabeth Blair, Ashley Short
The Neuroprotective Effects Of Therapeutic Hypothermia In Post-Cardiac Arrest Patients: A Systematic Review Of The Evidence, Elisabeth Blair, Ashley Short
Pharmacy and Nursing Student Research and Evidence-Based Medicine Poster Session
Cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death. About 300,000 cardiac arrests occur each year in the US., and survival rates vary from 11-48%. Therapeutic hypothermia (TH) is a relatively new treatment option for cardiac arrest patients.
Therapeutic Phlebotomy Related To Polycythemia Vera And Hemochromatosis, Dylan Cimo, Nathan Miller, Emily Neal
Therapeutic Phlebotomy Related To Polycythemia Vera And Hemochromatosis, Dylan Cimo, Nathan Miller, Emily Neal
Pharmacy and Nursing Student Research and Evidence-Based Medicine Poster Session
This study looks at therapeutic phlebotomy as first-line treatment of blood disorders, including polycythemia vera and hemochromatosis. Some professionals prefer alternative treatments to phlebotomy.
Instillation Of Normal Saline In Endotracheal Suctioning, Natalie Spears, Natlie Cook, Krystal Garcia
Instillation Of Normal Saline In Endotracheal Suctioning, Natalie Spears, Natlie Cook, Krystal Garcia
Pharmacy and Nursing Student Research and Evidence-Based Medicine Poster Session
“Suctioning is one of the most common procedures in the ICU and high dependency wards; its aim is to remove respiratory tract secretions, thus maintaining airway patency and preventing complications of secretion retention” (Paratz, 2009 p. 1). An important and debated part of this care is whether the use of normal saline (at a delivery of 2cc-10cc) before suctioning of an endotracheal tube causes more harm than good. An intubated or mechanically ventilated patient may need to be “suctioned between three and twenty-four times a day” (Zahran, 2011, pg. 31) Due to the many physiological effects already endured by these …
Early Vs. Delayed Umbilical Cord Clamping, Jerilyn Cox, Kristen Givens, Katie Grayton
Early Vs. Delayed Umbilical Cord Clamping, Jerilyn Cox, Kristen Givens, Katie Grayton
Pharmacy and Nursing Student Research and Evidence-Based Medicine Poster Session
Nearly 4 million infants are born annually in the United States. Events during birth can have life-long implications. Early cord clamping is associated with a decreased risk of jaundice, whereas delayed cord clamping is associated with a decreased risk of anemia. Parents deserve knowledge and autonomy concerning care of their infants.
Prevention Of Venous Thromboembolism In The At-Risk Patient, Marissa Simpson, Carly Hartman, Nikki Siefert
Prevention Of Venous Thromboembolism In The At-Risk Patient, Marissa Simpson, Carly Hartman, Nikki Siefert
Pharmacy and Nursing Student Research and Evidence-Based Medicine Poster Session
Venous thromboembolism affects between 200,000 and 600,000 Americans each year. VTE has become the third most common cause of death in the United States and accounts for 15% of maternal related deaths in developed countries world-wide. Those who are most at risk are ones who have experienced trauma, surgery, upcoming or recent childbirth, CHF, cancer, paralysis, the elderly, and those who are immobile. The purpose of this study is to determine the most effective prevention method for VTE in the at-risk patient.
The Effectiveness Of Lactated Ringers Solution Versus Normal Saline, Danis Davis, Sara Kochanowski
The Effectiveness Of Lactated Ringers Solution Versus Normal Saline, Danis Davis, Sara Kochanowski
Pharmacy and Nursing Student Research and Evidence-Based Medicine Poster Session
In this review of literature we aim to determine which crystalloid solution would be the most beneficial and safe for patients experiencing shock due to hemorrhage and patients undergoing organ transplant or repair. The choice of crystalloid solutions, such as Lactated Ringer’s solution or Normal Saline is under debate as to which should be used during specific scenarios to achieve safe fluid administration.