{"title":"Button Battery Ingestion in Children: An Educational Review for Perioperative Nursing","authors":"Emily M. Funk DNP, CRNA , John B. Eck MD","doi":"10.1016/j.jopan.2024.02.012","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jopan.2024.02.012","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Button battery ingestion is potentially fatal, especially in children less than 6 years of age, most commonly due to esophageal perforation. The number of ingestions and complications has risen significantly in recent decades. Impacted button batteries should ideally be removed urgently within 2 hours of ingestion. However, many ingestions go unwitnessed, and children may present with variable, vague symptoms. The recommendation now is that children over the age 12 months consume honey when a button battery ingestion is witnessed or diagnosed, if less than 12 hours have elapsed. Importantly, though, honey should not be consumed if perforation is suspected. Induction of general anesthesia and battery removal should not be delayed to satisfy NPO guidelines, even if the child has eaten.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49028,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing","volume":"40 1","pages":"Pages 6-9"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141328013","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comparison of Postprocedure Cardiac Catheterization Recovery Instructions on Participant’s Perceived Comprehension and Satisfaction","authors":"Darlene Cabrera DNP, RN, CCRN , Andrea Lacourciere MSN, RN, FNP, CCRN, NPD-BC, CNOR, CFER , Ray “Brittany” Gannon PhD, MSN, AGPCNP-BC","doi":"10.1016/j.jopan.2024.02.008","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jopan.2024.02.008","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of education timing on patient satisfaction and perceived knowledge comprehension of recovery instructions in cardiac catheterization patients.</div></div><div><h3>Design</h3><div>This prospective quasi-experimental single-blinded study was blinded to the participant.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This study was conducted between January and August 2022 in the cardiac catheterization laboratory of a New York metropolitan community hospital. Seventy-seven cardiac catheterization participants were randomized into two groups. The intervention group (n = 40) received instructions preprocedurally, while the control group (n = 37) received instructions per standard of care postprocedurally. The study team designed a nine-question satisfaction and perceived comprehension survey, which was used as the primary data collection tool. Data were collected through telephone interviews conducted 24 to 48 hours postprocedure. Chi-square (χ<sup>2</sup>) analysis was used to determine associations between the two groups.</div></div><div><h3>Findings</h3><div>Results revealed the participants in the intervention group (97.5%, n = 39) were more satisfied than those in the control group (83.8%, n = 31). Satisfaction with instructions about managing arterial bleeding was higher in the intervention group (100%, n = 40) than in the control group (83.8%, n = 31). There was a statistically significant difference in perceived comprehension of management of arterial bleeding (χ<sup>2</sup> = 5.22, <em>P</em> < .05) and management difficulty urinating <em>(</em>χ<sup>2</sup> = 5.69, <em>P</em> < .05), where the intervention group scored significantly higher than the control group. Major feedback from participants included recommendations to enhance written instructions for clarity.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Delivering instructions preprocedurally compared to the standard of care revealed higher patient satisfaction and perceived comprehension of recovery instructions in cardiac catheterization patients. This study demonstrates how clinical nurses can translate nursing research into patient-centered outcomes, bridging research and practice gaps<em>.</em></div></div>","PeriodicalId":49028,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing","volume":"40 1","pages":"Pages 30-34"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141328014","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"What Do Nurses Do: An Evolution of Care","authors":"Vallire Hooper PhD, RN, CPAN, FASPAN, FAAN","doi":"10.1016/j.jopan.2024.12.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jopan.2024.12.007","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49028,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing","volume":"40 1","pages":"Pages 1-2"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143076072","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Information for Readers","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/S1089-9472(24)00571-9","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1089-9472(24)00571-9","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49028,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing","volume":"40 1","pages":"Page A1"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143129578","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Robert Schellman BSN, RN, Megan Hampton BSN, RN, Morgan Rhodes BSN, RN, Maysie Chapman BSN, RN, Jackie Thames BSN, RN, Somali Nguyen DNP, CRNP, AGACNP-BC, Susan P. McMullan PhD, MSN, CRNA, CNE, CHSE, FAANA, FAAN
{"title":"Bridging an Education Gap: Ultrasound-guided Peripheral IVs","authors":"Robert Schellman BSN, RN, Megan Hampton BSN, RN, Morgan Rhodes BSN, RN, Maysie Chapman BSN, RN, Jackie Thames BSN, RN, Somali Nguyen DNP, CRNP, AGACNP-BC, Susan P. McMullan PhD, MSN, CRNA, CNE, CHSE, FAANA, FAAN","doi":"10.1016/j.jopan.2024.03.018","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jopan.2024.03.018","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>To provide ultrasound (US) education to anesthesia providers to increase usage for peripheral intravascular (IV) cannulation on difficult IV access patients.</div></div><div><h3>Design</h3><div>This project reflects a qualitative descriptive quality improvement project with outcomes measured. Data in this project include the overall knowledge and competency scores from the provider’s US survey before and after education and training were provided.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A presentation was developed and provided to 38 certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNA) via the hospital’s online platform. Next, in-person simulations were conducted to facilitate the skills of US utilization. Each CRNA participating in simulations successfully performed the skill. The impact and success of the education bundle were collected via the disbursement of a Likert-scale survey via an automated data collection software.</div></div><div><h3>Findings</h3><div>Seventeen of the 38 (45%) participants responded to the survey. Of these respondents, 88% of providers indicated that their US skills and confidence had increased following the intervention, and 100% of participants stated that the intervention was helpful in learning US-guided peripheral IV insertion.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Education and hands-on skills sessions increased provider confidence in US use. While this project focused on educational training of CRNAs, this is applicable to all health care providers who are responsible for IV cannulation. The project team members will disseminate these findings and plan to improve perioperative nurses’ confidence in US-guided peripheral IV insertions; thus, improving efficiency in the operative setting.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49028,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing","volume":"40 1","pages":"Pages 18-21"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141560105","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Qing Li BSN, MPH, RN, Ting Liu BSN, RN, Xiaoxu Chen BSN, RN
{"title":"Medical Adhesive-related Skin Injuries Caused by Eye Taping: A Case Report","authors":"Qing Li BSN, MPH, RN, Ting Liu BSN, RN, Xiaoxu Chen BSN, RN","doi":"10.1016/j.jopan.2024.03.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jopan.2024.03.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This case report discusses medical adhesive-related skin injuries (MARSIs) caused by eye taping during an emergency open reduction internal fixation surgery under general anesthesia. The presented case involves a 72-year-old woman with a proximal humeral fracture, where 3M Transpore adhesive tape caused blisters on both eyelids. This tape is an acrylic-based medical adhesive and is commonly used to keep eyelids closed during general anesthesia. MARSIs can largely be prevented through evidence-based clinical guidance. Enhancing awareness of MARSIs among anesthesia providers and perianesthesia nurses is crucial to prevent and manage such injuries effectively.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49028,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing","volume":"40 1","pages":"Pages 10-12"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141460152","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lorrin N. Gavitt DNP, CRNA , Denise H. Tola DNP, CRNA, CHSE , Emily Funk DNP, CRNA , Nicolette B. Hooge DNP, MBA, CRNA , Stephanie Pinero DNP, CRNA , Jennie C. De Gagne PhD, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CNE, ANEF, FAAN
{"title":"Implementation of Continuous Capnography Protocol in a Postanesthesia Care Unit for Adult Patients at High-risk of Postoperative Respiratory Depression","authors":"Lorrin N. Gavitt DNP, CRNA , Denise H. Tola DNP, CRNA, CHSE , Emily Funk DNP, CRNA , Nicolette B. Hooge DNP, MBA, CRNA , Stephanie Pinero DNP, CRNA , Jennie C. De Gagne PhD, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CNE, ANEF, FAAN","doi":"10.1016/j.jopan.2024.02.011","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jopan.2024.02.011","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>This project aimed to implement a continuous capnography protocol in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) for postoperative adult patients who are at high risk for respiratory failure.</div></div><div><h3>Design</h3><div>A preintervention and postintervention quality improvement design with retrospective chart reviews evaluated patient demographics (age, weight, body mass index [BMI], perioperative fluid intake and output, use of intraoperative positive-end expiratory pressure), length of surgery, average length of PACU stay, incidence of respiratory events, and adherence to a PACU capnography protocol.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Preimplementation data were collected from retrospective chart reviews over a 3-month period. A continuous capnography protocol was implemented for same-day surgery patients with a BMI of 35 kg/m<sup>2</sup> or greater and who received general anesthesia. Postimplementation data were collected over 3 months in addition to adherence to the capnography protocol. This was presented using descriptive statistics.</div></div><div><h3>Findings</h3><div>Age, length of surgery, weight, BMI, perioperative fluid intake and output, and use of positive-end expiratory pressure did not impact PACU length of stay. The average PACU length of stay decreased from 76.76 to 71.82 minutes postimplementation but was not statistically significant (<em>P</em> = .470). The incidence of respiratory events was 6% (n = 3). After the implementation of the continuous capnography protocol, adherence to the continuous capnography monitoring was 86% (n = 43).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Patients who are at high risk for postoperative respiratory failure may benefit from continuous capnography monitoring in the PACU. Capnography monitoring may decrease PACU length of stay and provide earlier detection of pending respiratory depression or failure than pulse oximetry alone.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49028,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing","volume":"40 1","pages":"Pages 13-17"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141471894","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
So Won Baek RN , Jung Ho Noh MD, PhD , Dongyun Lee MD
{"title":"Outcomes of Aromatherapy in Nausea and Vomiting After Total Knee Arthroplasty","authors":"So Won Baek RN , Jung Ho Noh MD, PhD , Dongyun Lee MD","doi":"10.1016/j.jopan.2024.03.008","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jopan.2024.03.008","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of aromatherapy for postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) under spinal anesthesia.</div></div><div><h3>Design</h3><div>Prospective randomized four-arm placebo-controlled trials</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>One hundred and twenty subjects were allocated to each of the four groups based on the application of aromatic oil in subjects manifesting PONV: group 1 (lavender), group 2 (lemon), group 3 (peppermint), and group 4 (normal saline placebo). Aromatherapy was administered to all subjects immediately after surgery. Antiemetics were provided to subjects with significant nausea or vomiting. The severity of nausea and vomiting in subjects post-TKA was evaluated using the Halpin nausea and vomiting scale (HNV). The HNV and the concentration of antiemetic drug use were evaluated. Subjects’ satisfaction with treatment for PONV was evaluated at discharge.</div></div><div><h3>Findings</h3><div>HNV scores did not differ significantly between groups immediately after surgery until the third postoperative day (<em>P</em> > .05). The amount of antiemetic drug used in group 3 was significantly lower among the groups (<em>P</em> = .030). The subject satisfaction scale did not differ significantly among groups (<em>P</em> = .837).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Aromatherapy using peppermint oil reduced the amount of antiemetics used to treat PONV after TKA under spinal anesthesia with comparable subject satisfaction. Lavender and lemon oils did not reduce the use of antiemetics after TKA.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49028,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing","volume":"40 1","pages":"Pages 62-68"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141789559","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Enhancing Postanesthesia Care Unit Management Based on Noise Reduction Strategies Grounded in Comfort Theory","authors":"Lingling Xu BSN, RN, Zhuanyun Zhang BSN, RN, Ping Du BSN, RN","doi":"10.1016/j.jopan.2024.03.020","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jopan.2024.03.020","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>To explore the management improvement measures and application effects of reducing noise in postanesthesia care unit (PACU) based on Comfort Theory.</div></div><div><h3>Design</h3><div>Randomized controlled clinical trial.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A total of 1,300 patients who underwent general anesthesia or combined nerve block anesthesia and were transferred to the PACU in May and August 2021 were divided into a control group (630 cases) and a study group (670 cases) based on time. The control group received routine PACU management, and management based on Comfort Theory to reduce the noise in the PACU was implemented with the study group, including physiological comfort, psychological and spiritual comfort, social and cultural comfort, and environmental comfort. The overall noise level in PACU, retention time in PACU, incidence of nursing adverse events, and patient satisfaction were compared before and after implementation.</div></div><div><h3>Findings</h3><div>In the observation group, the noise values of the four time periods in the PACU were significantly decreased, the retention time was (59.92 ± 22.0) minutes, the incidence of nursing adverse events and vomiting was 0.1%, and the patient satisfaction was 99.8%, which were significantly better than those in the control group, and the differences were statistically significant (<em>P</em> < .05).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>The management of noise reduction in PACU based on Comfort Theory can significantly reduce the noise level in PACU, effectively shorten the PACU retention time, reduce the incidence of nursing adverse events, and improve the nursing satisfaction of patients.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49028,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing","volume":"40 1","pages":"Pages 100-106"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141793861","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lihui Li RN , Honghui Zhang MSc , Ting Dai RN , Dan Liu RN , Shan Xiao MSc , Yuting Xiao MSc , Ling Huang MSc
{"title":"Development of a Preoperative Screening Tool to Reduce Morbidity and Mortality of COVID-19-positive Hepatobiliary Patients","authors":"Lihui Li RN , Honghui Zhang MSc , Ting Dai RN , Dan Liu RN , Shan Xiao MSc , Yuting Xiao MSc , Ling Huang MSc","doi":"10.1016/j.jopan.2024.03.024","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jopan.2024.03.024","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>This study aimed to create a preoperative risk assessment form for COVID-19-positive hepatobiliary patients to guide further prevention of complications after surgery and reduce morbidity and mortality.</div></div><div><h3>Design</h3><div>Based on the literature, focus groups, and case studies, a multidisciplinary panel of 15 experts conducted three rounds of a Delphi study that resulted in the development of a preoperative risk assessment form to be used by healthcare professionals in the treatment of COVID-19-positive hepatobiliary patients.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A preoperative risk assessment form for health professionals to use among COVID-19-positive hepatobiliary patients was developed based on literature, focus groups, and case studies. A 3-round Delphi study was conducted to validate and revise the risk assessment form using a multidisciplinary panel of 15 experts involved in hepatobiliary surgery.</div></div><div><h3>Findings</h3><div>The experts demonstrated high cooperation and familiarity with the research topic, with positive coefficients ranging from 93.33% to 100% and authority coefficients ranging from 0.83 to 0.86. The coordination coefficients were 0.33, 0.26, and 0.22, respectively, indicating good coordination among expert opinions. The final risk assessment form included 9 primary (first-level) indicators, 38 secondary (second-level) indicators, and 122 tertiary (third-level) indicators.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>The preoperative risk assessment form for hepatobiliary surgery patients infected with COVID-19 is scientifically rigorous, reliable, and valid. This screening tool may be used by health providers to identify high-risk patients, prevent postoperative complications, and reduce morbidity and mortality.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49028,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing","volume":"40 1","pages":"Pages 120-125.e2"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141604360","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}