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Background: HCPs are undoubtedly exposed to high levels of stress, making them more susceptible to moral distress and at a higher risk for burnout. Working in an Intensive Care Unit or CCM is associated with even higher levels of both stress and bur…

Introduction: Gastric ultrasound has emerged as a pivotal tool in anesthesia, offering a non-invasive, real-time method to assess gastric content and volume, thus enhancing perioperative patient safety.1 This doctoral project delves into the applica…

Background: It is current practice in the United States to provide the option to parents to circumcise their newborn males while still in the hospital, however there are no definitive guidelines available in any reputable sources such as the America…

Introduction: Since the early 1920s, neuraxial analgesia and anesthesia have played an integral role in labor pain management, evolving significantly in technique and effectiveness. The “single-shot” lumbar epidural technique was first developed in …

Background: Much of the world’s economy is reliant on employees that work outside of the typical 9 am-5 pm window. “Shift work” is the term used to identify the shifts these employees work, classifying them as outside the hours of 7 am to 6 pm. Many…

Background: Hypoglycemia is a common and often serious implication in patients with type I diabetes. The risk of low blood sugar while on insulin therapy can be detrimental, especially since most type I diabetics are diagnosed in childhood. Objectiv…

Background: According to currently published literature, Physician Assistant students (PA-S) have high levels of stress and burnout, making them prone to substance abuse. Yet, these sparse studies have intertwined PA-S with other medical or graduate…

Background: In a society that is becoming increasingly dependent on smartphones and other electronics for daily life, research has investigated the potential impacts on overall health as a result of this shift. There is significant evidence and reco…

Current NPO guidelines focus on the prevention and early identification of gastric contents to prevent pulmonary aspiration. Historically, anesthesia practitioners have often lacked knowledge and skill in performing gastric ultrasound. A literature …

Background: Depression is a prevalent mental health disorder that has a significant morbidity and mortality when treatment is not achieved. As a result, it is necessary to seek a more holistic approach when treating depression. The role of physical …

The purpose of this correlational quantitative study was to examine the extent to which gender affects CEO dismissal reasons in S&P 1500 companies. The glass ceiling theory, role congruity theory, ambivalent sexism theory, stereotype content model, …

Introduction/Background: Effective antiemetic treatment is essential in reducing postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), but the clinical implication of PONV increases the length of hospital stay and healthcare resource utilization. In patients un…

Preoperative anxiety is a prevalent issue among parturients undergoing planned cesarean deliveries. This is significant as preprocedural anxiety affects up to 80% of laboring women and has many negative influences on both the surgical experience and…

Background: Varying recommendations are available regarding safe levels of caffeine consumption in pregnancy and effects it may have on a developing fetus. This study will investigate how maternal consumption of a moderate amount of coffee can impac…