Background: Inadvertent perioperative hypothermia (IPH), defined as recorded temperature at or below 36°C (96.8°F), is a common adverse effect that can occur during any surgical procedure, leading to increased postoperative...
Background and Review of Literature: A surgical site infection after posterior instrumented spinal fusion can negatively affect the patient and increase healthcare costs. Spinal fusions are becoming increasingly common as a...
Background and Review of Literature: Subjective methods for assessing airway device cuff pressures (CP) remain in use to determine correct inflation, despite evidence indicating inadequate sensitivity for identifying under and...
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...
Laryngospasm and bronchospasm are anesthesia complications that occur commonly in the operating room. Laryngospam and bronchospasm can both lead to hypoxia, hypercarbia, and hemodynamic instability. Our goal was to determine if...
Lipid metabolism affects cell and physiological functions that mediate animal healthspan and lifespan. Lipidomics approaches in model organisms have allowed us to better understand changes in lipid composition related to age...
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...
Background and Review of Literature: Laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH) is a minimally invasive surgical procedure commonly performed to remove the uterus. While the LAVH technique offers many advantages,...
Understanding the effect of stress on Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists (SRNAs) during their CRNA school could improve the development or expansion of program structure and wellness interventions to help manage stress...
Understanding the effect of stress on Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists (SRNAs) during their CRNA school could improve the development or expansion of program structure and wellness interventions to help manage stress...