Cindi Dabney, Todd Monroe, Ronald Cowan, Michael Carter
{"title":"Understanding Pain in Alzheimer's Disease in Anesthesia.","authors":"Cindi Dabney, Todd Monroe, Ronald Cowan, Michael Carter","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The primary risk factor for developing Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is increasing age, meaning that certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) will most likely encounter patients with AD with increasing frequency. Patients with AD are a challenge for CRNAs to quickly create a comprehensive anesthetic because of the difficulty with self-reporting and understanding how the brain responds to pain in AD. New research about how the brain processes pain in patients with AD is available, which could prove helpful. Published reports that outline a specific anesthetic plan are scarce, particularly considering each patient's own set of circumstances and where they are in the disease process. This article highlights helpful suggestions and considerations for CRNAs when assessing pain, understanding individual responses to pain, and developing a plan to help control pain when caring for patients with AD.</p>","PeriodicalId":7104,"journal":{"name":"AANA journal","volume":"91 3","pages":"180-184"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9885245","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}
Elizabeth M S Lange, Paloma Toledo, Jillian Stariha, Josephine LiMandri, Derek Morley, Heather C Nixon
{"title":"Bupivacaine Dosing for Cesarean Delivery in Parturients of Short Stature: A Retrospective Case-Control Study.","authors":"Elizabeth M S Lange, Paloma Toledo, Jillian Stariha, Josephine LiMandri, Derek Morley, Heather C Nixon","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The ED50 and ED95 of spinal bupivacaine for cesarean delivery has been well described in the literature; however, parturients with extremes of stature have been excluded. Parturients of short stature are a height of ≤ 148 cm. This retrospective, case-control study evaluated anesthetic outcomes for parturients of short stature and controls who underwent cesarean delivery over a 10-year period. Women were matched for anesthetic type and body mass index. Data extracted included patient demographics and obstetric and anesthetic information. The primary outcome was dose of intrathecal bupivacaine. Categorical data were compared using a chi-squared test, continuous data were compared using a t-test or Mann-Whitney U test. Data for 26 women of short stature and 52 controls were evaluated. The mean dose of bupivacaine used for spinal anesthesia in parturients of short stature was 9.8 ± 1.0 mg (<i>P</i> <.0001). The mean intrathecal bupivacaine dose used in combined spinal epidural anesthesia was 10.5 mg (interquartile range, 9-10.9) in parturients of short stature (<i>P</i> = .002). All but one patient of short stature achieved an adequate surgical level; there were no instances of high spinal blockade. Adequate surgical anesthesia was achieved with reduced dosing of spinal bupivacaine in parturients of short stature without an increase in adverse outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":7104,"journal":{"name":"AANA journal","volume":"91 3","pages":"206-210"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9885247","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":"Use of Single-Dose Dexamethasone in Patients With Diabetes Undergoing Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Joshua C Sanders, Patrick K Russell, Tito D Tubog","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The purpose of this review was to examine the effect of single-dose dexamethasone on perioperative blood glucose in diabetic patients. We used PubMed, Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, CINAHL, Google Scholar, and grey literature for our search. Only randomized controlled trials were included. Risk ratio (RR) and mean difference (MD) were used to estimate outcomes with suitable effect models. Quality of evidence was assessed using the Risk of Bias and GRADE systems. We analyzed seven trials involving 1,321 patients. Diabetic patients treated with single-dose dexamethasone had statistically significant changes in blood glucose levels from baseline by 33.61 mg/dL (MD, 33.61; 95% CI, 17.59 to 49.63; <i>P</i> < .0001). Dexamethasone increased blood glucose levels 1-4 hours (MD, 29.02; 95% CI, 7.09 to 50.94; <i>P</i> = .010), 8-24 hours (MD, 30.81; 95% CI, 9.21 to 52.41; <i>P</i> = .005) after administration and increased risks of hyperglycemia. However, there was no difference in surgical site infection (SSI) (RR, 0.81; 95% CI, 0.59 to 1.11; <i>P</i> = .19). Effect size imprecision, substantial heterogeneity, and publication bias was the study's limitations. We found that single-dose dexamethasone increased glucose concentration 24 hours after surgery with little to no effect on SSI. Extrapolation of these findings to clinical settings must take into consideration the review's limitations.</p>","PeriodicalId":7104,"journal":{"name":"AANA journal","volume":"91 3","pages":"185-193"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9901387","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":"Cervical Erector Spinae Plane Block for Giant Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans of Neck and Chest Wall: A Case Report.","authors":"Kiran Mahendru, Nishkarsh Gupta, Krithika Rangarajan, Sunil Kumar, Sheragaru Hanumanthappa Chandrashekhara","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We encountered a giant dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) of the neck and chest wall which presented a challenge in terms of perioperative analgesia management. In recent years, erector spinae plane (ESP) block has emerged as an effective and safe analgesia technique for various surgical procedures as well as for chronic neuropathic pain without any untoward complications. A continuous lower cervical ESP block can be used successfully as an effective analgesic technique for extensive DFSP surgery involving the neck and chest wall area.</p>","PeriodicalId":7104,"journal":{"name":"AANA journal","volume":"91 3","pages":"168-171"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9901385","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}
Ionela Morosanu, Yaniv Ergas, Martina Cade, Mary Scott-Herring
{"title":"Hemoglobin Louisville: A Case Report.","authors":"Ionela Morosanu, Yaniv Ergas, Martina Cade, Mary Scott-Herring","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This case study examines a patient undergoing an elective procedure who had a past medical history of Hemoglobin Louisville and presented with baseline oxygen saturation levels (SpO<sub>2</sub>) in the 80s as measured by noninvasive pulse oximetry. It presents the anesthetic provided, a brief review of physiology, and a discussion pertaining to this particular genetic mutation. Understanding the physiological implications of these types of hemoglobinopathies and their anesthetic management is key to managing patients' care throughout the perioperative period. With new hemoglobin variants continuing to emerge, reviewing some of the rare hemoglobinopathies is prudent to support the anesthesia community in their assessment and care of patients who present with unexpectedly low SPO<sub>2</sub>.</p>","PeriodicalId":7104,"journal":{"name":"AANA journal","volume":"91 2","pages":"106-108"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9169041","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}
William O Howie, Benjamin A Howie, Miranda E Gibbons, Yvette Fouche'-Weber, George Zangaro, Patricia C McMullen, Peter Rock, Megan G Anders
{"title":"Sustained Implementation of an Evidence-Based Extubation Checklist Reduced Extubation Failure in Trauma Patients.","authors":"William O Howie, Benjamin A Howie, Miranda E Gibbons, Yvette Fouche'-Weber, George Zangaro, Patricia C McMullen, Peter Rock, Megan G Anders","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Extubation failure remains a challenge in the perioperative setting. The aim of this intervention was to decrease the rate of perioperative extubation failure through the utilization of an extubation checklist. A five-item evidence-based extubation readiness checklist was implemented at a level I trauma center on all patients who were electively extubated in the operating room (OR). Extubation failure rates before and after implementation of the checklist were compared. Of 26,867 trauma patients extubated in the OR after the intervention, 84 cases (0.31%) failed extubation in the immediate postoperative period. A significant and sustained decrease in extubation failure rate per case performed was observed between the pre- and post-checklist period (OR, 0.33; 95% CI, 0.19, 0.56; <i>P</i> < 0.001). Partial (vs full) checklist completion, higher ASA physical status score, advanced age, and longer case length were independently associated with increased odds of extubation failure in the postintervention period.</p>","PeriodicalId":7104,"journal":{"name":"AANA journal","volume":"91 2","pages":"87-92"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9169042","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}
Gail L Beutler Crawford, Bill Johnson, Hallie Evans
{"title":"Assessment Tools for the Evaluation of Simulation-Based Competency In Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia: An Integrative Review.","authors":"Gail L Beutler Crawford, Bill Johnson, Hallie Evans","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia (UGRA) requires the interaction of technical skills, manual dexterity, and cognitive knowledge which many novice anesthesia providers find challenging. Although simulation improves clinical competency and enhances patient safety, there is no standard tool for assessing UGRA competency in the simulation setting. Therefore, this integrative review aims to determine the most accurate, reliable, and feasible method of evaluating UGRA competency in a simulation environment. Strict inclusion and exclusion criteria were used to conduct this review, yielding 19 articles. The primary objective was the evaluation of validity and reliability outcomes of tools used to assess provider skill level. Secondary objectives were the evaluation of multirater agreement, internal and external reliability, and feasibility. Hand motion analysis and eye motion tracking demonstrated promising results, however, expense and training requirements limit widespread accessibility of those tools. The Regional Anesthesia Procedural Skills tool and McLeod checklist possessed discriminate ability of skill level, high interrater agreement, and feasibility in assessing psychometric competency in simulation. The Naik Global Rating Scale allows for assessment of nontechnical professional attributes. Based on the evidence of this review, the validity and reliability of these tools have the most utility as simulation-based competency tools compared with other tools reviewed.</p>","PeriodicalId":7104,"journal":{"name":"AANA journal","volume":"91 2","pages":"109-116"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9169047","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":"Temporary Intraoperative Handoff Report Among Nurse Anesthetists: Utilization of Standardized Handoff Tools and Barriers to Implementation.","authors":"Rachael Allen, Candice Nemec, Crystal O'Guin, Suzanne Wright, Carrie Bowman Dalley","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The demanding nature of the intraoperative period presents several distractions to anesthesia providers that can hinder effective communication. Implementation of intraoperative and postoperative standardized handoff protocols have improved provider communication; however, these protocols remain underutilized. While temporary anesthesia handoffs arise more frequently than permanent handoffs, limited data exist on how the specific transfer of care processes transpire. The purpose of this study was to explore the usage of standardized handoff tools among certified registered nurse anesthetists, as well as the barriers to implementation during temporary intraoperative handoff. Data from this exploratory mixed-methods study were collected using a 16-question voluntary electronic survey. Most participants (81.2%) reported that they do not use a standardized handoff tool during temporary handoff, but over half (57.1%) believed such tools should be used. Study participants who used a standardized handoff tool were significantly less likely to rank \"increases the time spent giving a handoff\" as an important barrier (48.6%) compared with those who did not use a tool (71.9%), ( X<sup>2</sup>(1) = 7.39, P = .007, V = .19). Failure to make standardized handoffs a facility standard of care and lack of reception by receiving anesthesia providers were also ranked as major barriers to implementation.</p>","PeriodicalId":7104,"journal":{"name":"AANA journal","volume":"91 2","pages":"130-136"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9169048","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":"Entrustable Professional Activities: Can this Framework be Applied to Nurse Anesthesia Education to Assist in the Transition to Competency-Based Teaching?","authors":"Amy Yerdon, Kenneth Taylor","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Entrustable professional activities (EPAs) are the tasks or responsibilities which can be entrusted to a learner competent in that task to allow for unsupervised practice. The concept of EPAs is well documented in medical education literature, but only recently in nursing education. A paucity of literature exists on the application of an EPA framework specifically in nurse anesthesia. Based on the successful application of EPAs in competency-based medical and nursing education, we are of the opinion that this framework may also be utilized in the transition to competency-based education for nurse anesthesia learners. Many certified registered nurse anesthetists clinical preceptors lack training in competency-based education and teaching. The concept of EPAs may assist clinical preceptors in the translation of competencies and performance evaluation of learners. EPAs are defined for the nurse anesthesia clinical education setting. Examples of EPAs specific to nurse anesthesia include anesthesia machine checks, intubation, invasive line placement, regional anesthesia blocks, and preoperative assessment. Criteria of EPAs, barriers to use, and concrete examples are provided. Deliberate use of the EPA framework by clinical preceptors may lead to a more effective evaluation of the learner, thus resulting in purposeful progression to competence.</p>","PeriodicalId":7104,"journal":{"name":"AANA journal","volume":"91 2","pages":"8-13"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141160261","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}