{"title":"Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists' Experience of Relocation to COVID-19 Intensive Care-A Qualitative Interview Study.","authors":"Hanna Sundblad, Ami Hommel","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In spring 2020, a global SARS-Cov-2 pandemic was declared. The number of patients in need of intensive care exceeded the number of available care places at intensive care units (ICUs) and certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) were relocated to ICUs to support the care during the pandemic. The aim of this study was to illuminate the experiences of the CRNAs regarding relocation to COVID-19 intensive care. An interview study based on qualitative content analysis was conducted. The participants were CRNAs who usually work in the operating unit, however, were relocated to work in the COVID-19 ICU at a university hospital in southern Sweden during the pandemic. Four themes emerge in the results: sense of pride, competence, work environment, and nursing. The results illuminate the CRNAs' experience of relocating from their usual working environment to caring for critically ill patients in a COVID-19 ICU. The CRNAs managed the relocation well, although sometimes it was difficult. The CRNAs showed great loyalty, dedication, competence, and flexibility in their professional capacity. The time they worked in COVID-19 intensive care was a challenging period, but it gave them a well-deserved sense of pride and competence.</p>","PeriodicalId":7104,"journal":{"name":"AANA journal","volume":"91 4","pages":"273-278"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10282707","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yosmel Serrano, Carrie Bowman Dalley, Nancy A Crowell, Ladan Eshkevari
{"title":"Racial And Ethnic Discrimination During Clinical Education and Its Impact on the Well-Being of Nurse Anesthesia Students.","authors":"Yosmel Serrano, Carrie Bowman Dalley, Nancy A Crowell, Ladan Eshkevari","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The effects of racial/ethnic discrimination in the clinical setting have been shown to cause psychological distress in populations of healthcare workers. However, there are currently no published studies that investigate racial/ethnic transgressions in the clinical arena and their impact on the well-being of student registered nurse anesthetists (SRNAs). The current study aimed to investigate 1) the prevalence and nature of racial/ethnic bias during clinical education and 2) its impact on wellness in a cohort of SRNAs. Data were collected using a three-part 16-item electronic questionnaire distributed to a national sample of SRNAs. A significant association was found between race/ethnicity and an increased incidence of discrimination (χ<sub>2</sub> [5] = 24.1, P < .001). SRNAs who described experiencing at least one discrimination encounter during their training had significantly higher mean Well-Being Index scores-associated with more distress-compared with those students who had never experienced discrimination (P < .05). Participant responses were categorized into five major themes: overt discrimination, covert discrimination, disparate treatment, barriers to reporting, and incivility/bullying. Addressing the distinctive challenges related to race/ethnicity in clinical sites is paramount to ensuring the success of minority SRNAs.</p>","PeriodicalId":7104,"journal":{"name":"AANA journal","volume":"91 4","pages":"259-266"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9980074","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Casandra Garceau, Marianne S Cosgrove, Kimberly Gonzalez
{"title":"Inadvertent Perioperative Hypothermia.","authors":"Casandra Garceau, Marianne S Cosgrove, Kimberly Gonzalez","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Temperature regulation during the perioperative period plays an essential role in keeping patients safe while optimizing their recovery. The World Health Organization recommends preserving normothermia, identified as a core body temperature greater than 36°C, to minimize morbidity and mortality. The etiology of inadvertent perioperative hypothermia (IPH) varies in origin. Preoperative exposure, decreased ambient operating room (OR) temperature, skin exposure during preparation, unwarmed skin preparation and washout solutions, and lack of warming devices all contribute to IPH. Moreover, general and regional anesthesia blunt the physiologic response to hypothermia which originates in the hypothalamus. Postoperatively, patients with temperatures < 36°C are at greater risk for surgical site infection, increased mortality, longer length of hospital stay, higher 30-day readmission rates, among other complications. Identifying preoperative risk factors and OR practices that contribute to IPH, monitoring temperatures, and use of warming devices during the perioperative period can help to prevent IPH.</p>","PeriodicalId":7104,"journal":{"name":"AANA journal","volume":"91 4","pages":"303-309"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9980075","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Anesthetic Management of a Patient With Eagle's Syndrome: A Case Study.","authors":"Brian Supsic, Debra Minzola","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Eagle's syndrome is a condition characterized by elongation of the styloid process or calcification of the styloid ligament that can manifest as a constellation of symptoms including dysphagia, globus sensation, hoarseness, headache, and neck pain. Anatomically, this can impinge neurovascular structures, distort the hypopharynx, and stiffen the epiglottis and other pharyngeal structures, increasing the difficulty of airway management. The objective of this case study was to discuss the features of Eagle's syndrome and anesthetic considerations in the management of the condition. Intubation may be challenging and presents a scenario where a glidescope is the preferred tool over direct laryngoscopy. Smooth emergence and extubation strategies, including the novel use of lidocaine and dexmedetomidine, are followed to minimize the risk of surgical complications.</p>","PeriodicalId":7104,"journal":{"name":"AANA journal","volume":"91 4","pages":"298-302"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9980076","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Minette T Silla, Paul Bennetts, Brittany Hollabaugh
{"title":"Anesthesia Management For A Patient Having Transoral Approach For Anterior Cervical Osteophyte Resection.","authors":"Minette T Silla, Paul Bennetts, Brittany Hollabaugh","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Anterior cervical osteophytes (ACOs) are a common condition in the elderly, leading to dysphagia, odynophagia, aspiration, neck pain, dysphonia, and dyspnea. Transoral surgical resection is an approach to managing cervical (C1 and C2) ACOs where the endoscopic endonasal approach is contraindicated. Advantages of the transoral approach include it providing direct access to the cervical spine, limits injury to surrounding neurovascular structures, and eliminates scarring. Anesthesia considerations for transoral surgical resection of ACOs will be covered in the following case report. A review of the literature examines the prevalence of and anesthesia considerations for the transoral approach to anterior cervical osteophyte resection.</p>","PeriodicalId":7104,"journal":{"name":"AANA journal","volume":"91 4","pages":"253-258"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10300829","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Daniel King, Ewa Greenier, Maya Caballero, Brett Morgan
{"title":"Integrating the ASRA Pain Medicine Cannabis Consensus Guidelines into Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Clinical Practice.","authors":"Daniel King, Ewa Greenier, Maya Caballero, Brett Morgan","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology Practice Committee and subject matter experts recently evaluated newly published cannabis guidelines titled \"ASRA Pain Medicine Consensus Guidelines on the Management of the Perioperative Patient on Cannabis and Cannabinoids.\" A summative review of the evidence-based guidelines provides essential recommendations, which are directly applicable to certified registered nurse anesthetist clinical practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":7104,"journal":{"name":"AANA journal","volume":"91 4","pages":"28-30"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141160112","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Matthew D'Angelo, Janet Sims, Emily Leiter, Peter Attilio, Steven Kertes
{"title":"A Ready Force: The U.S. Army Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Readiness Model.","authors":"Matthew D'Angelo, Janet Sims, Emily Leiter, Peter Attilio, Steven Kertes","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The U.S. was at war for nearly two decades, supporting unprecedented survival on the battlefield. As the nation pivots to a relative peace, it is critical that U.S. Army certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) leaders mitigate the loss of lessons learned and prepare future Army CRNAs for war. This article describes the U.S. Army CRNA Readiness Model that incorporates the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to sustain readiness. This model will provide U.S. Army nursing leaders with the framework to implement and evaluate solider readiness to provide anesthesia in operational environments.</p>","PeriodicalId":7104,"journal":{"name":"AANA journal","volume":"91 4","pages":"23-27"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141160152","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Development and Validation of a Quantitative Grading Rubric for High-Fidelity Simulation Assessment.","authors":"Jennifer E Greenwood, Michael Ledvina","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>High-fidelity simulation scenarios provide trainees the opportunity to demonstrate foundational anesthesia skills, complex prioritization, and decision making. One strategy used in trainee assessment is an objective structured clinical examination (OSCE). The purpose of this study was to design an OSCE with a reliable, quantitative grading rubric that could be used as part of a comprehensive assessment strategy to determine readiness for entry into clinical training for nurse anesthesia residents. An observational correlational study was developed to validate four high-fidelity simulation scenarios and accompanying quantitative grading rubrics. The rubrics were tested on junior nurse anesthesia residents and graded by program faculty members. Interrater reliability was tested using Krippendorff's alpha. Three cohorts of nurse anesthesia residents (n = 83) were assessed yielding 330 unique observations. Interrater reliability increased over the duration of the study with an overall reliability coefficient of 0.9092 (95% CI, 0.8509-0.9062), indicating a very high degree of interrater reliability among a variety of raters in complex simulated environments. Development of a quantitative rubric for high-fidelity simulation is achievable and should be considered as part of a summative assessment to differentiate individual student performance and readiness to proceed to clinical training within a front-loaded nurse anesthesia program.</p>","PeriodicalId":7104,"journal":{"name":"AANA journal","volume":"91 3","pages":"197-205"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9885244","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Examination of a Nurse Anesthesia Program's Teaching Assistant Model and Its Impact on Increasing Nurse Anesthesia Education Capacity.","authors":"Olivia Baker, Hannah Sparks, Carrie Bowman Dalley, Marjorie Everson, Nancy Crowell, Ladan Eshkevari","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A nurse anesthesia educator shortage exists that is attributed to factors such as a lack of financial incentive and proper training to be an educator. Due to the faculty shortage, nurse anesthesia programs (NAPs) are forced to defer admission to qualified applicants which reduces the number of certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) that NAPs can produce. Research regarding students as teaching assistants (TAs) at the university level has shown benefits and challenges to students, professors, and the TAs themselves as well as the impact on the overall faculty capacity. Current research regarding TA programs does not pertain to NAPs, therefore, research regarding the impact of TA programs on increasing nurse anesthesia faculty merits further work. This study was conducted using quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews to bridge the gap in the literature on the potential impact of TA programs on NAP faculty shortages. A survey was sent via email to former TAs (n = 44) of the Georgetown University NAP to assess the impact that the TA program had on their decision to enter a role in academia after graduation. Interviews were then conducted on a voluntary basis via a video conferencing platform to add qualitative data to the survey results. The survey response rate was 45% (n = 20). Following proportional analysis, 80% of the survey respondents indicated that they participated in the education of student registered nurse anesthetists in the clinical or didactic setting as a CRNA. Eighty percent of respondents indicated that being a TA positively influenced their desire to become a faculty member. One hundred percent of CRNAs interviewed reported that the biggest barrier to becoming fulltime faculty was the lack of financial incentives offered by NAPs. Interviewees recalled their TA experience as the foundation for their enjoyment of teaching anesthesia. The results of this study indicate that TA programs in NAPs can be used as a method to increase faculty capacity.</p>","PeriodicalId":7104,"journal":{"name":"AANA journal","volume":"91 3","pages":"211-217"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9885246","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Editor's Desk: A Look Back and a Nod to the Future.","authors":"Chuck Biddle, Richmond Virginia","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7104,"journal":{"name":"AANA journal","volume":"91 3","pages":"167"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9573518","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}