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Introduction: The principal and co-principal investigators conducted a comprehensive literature review (Appendix A) related to second victimhood for anesthesia providers and support for those victims. Albert Wu1 defined patients suffering from unexp…

Introduction: A post-dural puncture headache (PDPH) is a known complication that may occur following intended or unintended dural puncture. The obstetric (OB) population is at risk for the development of this complication, as they often receive neur…

Introduction: Since the American Society of Anesthesiologists established standards requiring end-tidal carbon dioxide (EtCO₂) monitoring in 2011, anesthesia-related mortality has significantly decreased. While pulse oximetry is now the standard of …

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…

This systematic literature review examines the impact of implementing peer support programs to reduce psychological distress among anesthesia providers experiencing second victim events. Its high-stakes, hyper-acute nature characterizes the field of…

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 …

In the 1980s, capnography – also called end-tidal carbon dioxide (EtCO2) – and pulse oximetry (SpO2) were adopted as standard anesthesia monitors. Since then, the United States has seen a significant correlated decrease in anesthesia-related mortali…

Introduction/Background: Postoperative pain and complications such as nausea and vomiting are critical concerns following hip surgeries, often resulting in extended recovery times and increased opioid use. The pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block, …

Background: In clinical settings where effective communication between provider and patient is paramount, language barriers can significantly impact patient outcomes. One of the most vulnerable populations in this regard is individuals with limited …

Pursuing a doctoral degree in nurse anesthesia requires extensive academic and clinical proficiency, along with significant time, effort, and personal sacrifice. As more women enter graduate nursing programs, the intersection of career advancement a…

Pursuing a doctoral degree in nurse anesthesia requires extensive academic proficiency, clinical expertise, and significant personal commitment. The journey is both physically and emotionally demanding, often requiring students to make considerable …

A post-dural puncture headache (PDPH) is a known complication following a dural puncture and most commonly occurs after neuraxial anesthesia or diagnostic lumbar punctures. The incidence of PDPH ranges from 0.3% to 45% with spinal anesthesia and up …

Introduction: The management of postoperative pain in total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a persistent challenge, as poorly controlled pain can delay recovery, increase healthcare costs, and diminish patient satisfaction. Researchers propose pre-procedu…

Background: Intellectual Disability (ID) is characterized by limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior. ID is the most common developmental disability in the United States, affecting approximately 1 to 3% of children in varying d…

Background: Pain, a subjective experience, poses unique challenges in its assessment, particularly among nonverbal children with intellectual disabilities who express pain in a variety of individualized ways. Traditional pain assessment tools that r…

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 …