Ceramide glucosyltransferase (CGT) adds sugar moieties to ceramide, forming glucosylceramides that play roles in immune signaling, stress response, and host-bacterial interactions. Here, we examined whether mutations in cgt...
Anesthesia providers who give spinal anesthetics in obstetric anesthesia commonly witness spinal induced hypotension (SIH) in patients due to the sympathetic blockade after injection. This DNP project evaluated Indiana...
Objective: Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) is utilized to predict cardiovascular risk. CIMT uses ultrasound to measure the thickness of the two innermost layers of the carotid artery. Increased plaque in the...
Marian University utilizes a student-led mentorship program to assist fellow graduate students of Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) Nurse Anesthesia Program (NAP). Marian’s NAP accreditor, The Council of Accreditation of...
Background and Review of Literature: This study examined individual opinions from healthcare providers in Indiana about their willingness to prescribe Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for Human Immunodeficiency Virus...
Background and Review of Literature: Caesarean sections are one of the most performed procedures in the operating room. Managing pain for these patients is vital to ensure a positive birthing experience for mothers and...
Background The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) profession is fast growing and at an all-time high, with over 56 thousand licensed professionals. Nurse Anesthetist programs are tasked with developing a high...
Inadequate pain management during a laparoscopic cholecystectomy can affect postoperative hemodynamics, impair recovery, and extend hospital stay. The use of opioid medications during and after surgeries can reduce...
Malignant hyperthermia is a rare but potentially catastrophic syndrome that can occur during general anesthesia. High mortality rates occur when this complication is left untreated or when care is delayed. Due to the rare...