At the beginning of his influential De Nominum Analogia, Thomas de Vio Cajetan (1469–1534) mentions three mistaken positions on analogy. He does not attach names to these positions, but each one was held by distinguished...
Presented in the Active/Collaborative Learning track. and The study evaluates the outcome of integrating narrative podcasts of virtual Histology Slides into teaching Histology discipline to the medical students at Marian...
Background and Review of Literature: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is one of the most common patient complications following general anesthesia. Recent literature supports the practice of supplemental intravenous...
There has been increased attention to pain control as well as patient satisfaction following surgical procedures. The interest in pain control coupled with the growing opioid epidemic has prompted anesthesia providers to...
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: Lumbar plexus block and fascia iliaca block are two commonly used anesthesia modalities for patients underdoing hip arthroplasty at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana. Currently, there...
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...
BACKGROUND AND LITERATURE REVIEW: Hand hygiene (HH) is the number one way to reduce healthcare associated infections (HAI). These infections account for increased morbidity and mortality and are linked with poor HH among...
Today’s students come to college with widely varying academic skills, approaches to learning, and motivation levels. Many students have found it particularly difficult to learn remotely and have lost motivation. This session...