Thromboelastography (TEG) for the Perianesthesia Nurse
Bleeding and coagulopathy are commonly encountered in the perianesthesia setting and require judicious laboratory monitoring to manage. Traditionally, alterations in coagulation and hemostasis have been measured using conventional coagulation tests (CCTs) such as prothrombin time, activated partial thromboplastin time, international normalized ratio, platelet count, and fibrinogen.1 While certainly useful in their own right, these tests have limitations. CCTs provide a static snapshot of various components of coagulation but focus on quantity over functionality of these components. (Source: Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing)
Source: Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing - April 1, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Heidi Schoephoerster, Angela D. Pal Tags: Critical Care Connection Source Type: research
Response to the Letter of Dr Clark-Cutaia et al.
Dr Bass and Dr Clark-Cutaia: (Source: Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing)
Source: Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing - April 1, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Susan J. Fetzer Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Preoperative Optimization of Patients Using Tobacco
Despite the steady decline of tobacco use over the last five decades, smoking remains the number one cause of preventable morbidity and mortality in the United States, accounting for an estimated 480,000 deaths each year.1 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 46 million (18.7%) adults in the United States currently use tobacco, with traditional cigarette tobacco products being the most prevalent (11.5%), followed by electronic cigarette (4.5%) use.2 Regardless of the method of delivery, tobacco use poses a major threat to long-term health outcomes, with smoking methods having the most well-documente...
Source: Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing - April 1, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Madeline E. Gemoules, Rachel C. Wolfe, Julie A. Maamari Tags: Pharmacology Facts Source Type: research
Social Determinants of Health
The staff in our presurgery clinic have been asked to include screening for social determinants of health. What is the rationale for including this type of screening for patients planning elective surgery or procedures? (Source: Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing)
Source: Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing - April 1, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Theresa Clifford Tags: Practice Corner Source Type: research
Nursing Leadership Matters
We dream. Some of us imagine fairytales coming true. Others anticipate great things from their children. Friends long to travel the world in good health and with ample wealth. Admittedly, I have thought about all those things. As an academic nursing educator for almost 30 years, my professional dream has gone something like this, “If I could have the opportunity to build a nursing school with the best faculty, right students, and adequate resources, I would.” Now, I am living that experience. My new university home’s motto is “taking care of what matters,” and the nursing team on this journey with me easily conne...
Source: Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing - April 1, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Mary W. Stewart Tags: The Back Page Source Type: research
Visioning a Future: Virtual Nursing Care
Within health care articles, conferences, and meetings, several common themes emerge: the nurse staffing shortage, artificial intelligence, and patient safety. The nurse staffing shortage remains a serious reality. Since 2020 an exodus of over 200,000 experienced registered nurses (RNs) from the workforce occurred, with the median age of an RN currently at 46 years old.1 Additionally, 60% of the nurses reported an increase in their workload since the COVID epidemic, and over 25% of the nurses stated an intent to retire or leave the profession. (Source: Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing)
Source: Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing - April 1, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Jacqueline Ross Tags: Patient Safety Source Type: research
A Heartfelt Thank You and Warm Welcome
“A word after a word after a word is power.”1 --Margaret Atwood (Source: Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing)
Source: Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing - April 1, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Jan Odom-Forren Tags: Editorial opinion Source Type: research
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Cognitive Training to Reduce Memory Disturbance Associated With Postoperative Cognitive Impairment After Elective Noncardiac Surgery: An Experimental Study
Assess the efficiency of a cognitive training program using an artificial intelligence application to optimize cognitive reserve and reduce memory disturbance in patients aged 55 to 75 after Class II-III elective noncardiac surgery. (Source: Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing)
Source: Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing - April 1, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Bibiana Ros-Nebot, Josep Rodiera-Oliv é, Merçè Verdera-Roig, Cristina Tril-Queralt, Andrea Pradas-Abadía, Sara Julián-González, Anna Falcó-Pegueroles Tags: Research Source Type: research
