- Patient Safety and Medication Errors
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
- Anesthesia and Sedative Agents
- Healthcare Technology and Patient Monitoring
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Safety Warnings and Signage
- Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
- Healthcare innovation and challenges
- Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues
- Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments
- Recycling and Waste Management Techniques
- Infection Control and Ventilation
- Sustainable Supply Chain Management
- Body Contouring and Surgery
- Asian American and Pacific Histories
- Supply Chain Resilience and Risk Management
- Creativity in Education and Neuroscience
- American History and Culture
- Technology Assessment and Management
- Restraint-Related Deaths
- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
Medical University of South Carolina
2013-2024
University of Massachusetts Boston
2020-2023
To present the nursing outcomes from evaluation of developments in care environment residential settings for older people.The data reported here is derived a larger national programme work that focused on development person-centred practice services people using an emancipatory framework. A multi-method framework was utilised. Outcome were collected at three time points between December 2007 and September 2009. The instrument called 'Person-Centred Nursing Index'.Heavy workload main cause...
Each year millions of patients undergo procedures that require moderate sedation. These are at risk complications from oversedation can progress to respiratory depression or even death. This article describes the creation a simulation-based medical education course for nonanesthesiologists who use sedation in their specialty practice and preliminary data our precourse postcourse assessments.Our combined online lecture-based didactics with simulation teach basic emergency airway management...
Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has become an increasingly challenging problem throughout the world. Because of numerous potential modes transmission, surgeons and all procedural staff represent a unique population that requires standardized procedures to protect themselves their patients. Although several protocols have been implemented during other infectious outbreaks, such as Ebola virus, no protocol published in regard COVID-19 pandemic.
In March 2020, COVID-19 disrupted global society. Impacts as a result of were seen in all industries, including higher education research, which was paused order to accommodate newly imposed restrictions. Social science specifically stakeholder engagement one area that potentially impacted given its need for person-to-person interaction. Here, we describe how successfully adjusted our methodology socially distant requirements. Initially, planned host in-person workshops assess perceptions...
This work examines the variability in how different anesthesia providers approach patient care to provide insight into source and necessity of variations practice, implications individual preferences, subsequent consequences on approaches safety that emphasize standardization. Vignette-based interviews were performed with 18 elicit cognitive processes strategies they utilize as progress through a case. A qualitative data analysis transcripts was illuminate their managing Participants...
Epidural labor analgesia may decrease the risk of postpartum depression (PPD).In a secondary analysis prospective study, association between epidural utilization and PPD was evaluated using Fisher's exact test. defined as an Edinburgh Postnatal Depression score ≥ 10 at 6-8 weeks postpartum.20% (13/65) women meet criteria for PDD. 24% (n=12/50) who received developed PPD, compared to 6.7% (n=1/15) did not receive (P = 0.27).Labor reduce depression.
Purpose: Positive-pressure mask ventilation is an essential skill for individuals providing basic and advanced airway interventions in a variety of clinical settings. The C-E grip technique most commonly used with standard facemasks to provide effective seal that allows positive pressure ventilation. Tao novel facemask utilises ergonomic by using downwards the palm hand accompanied midline jaw lift. Specifically, create involves centred on lift four fingers under mandible. A previous...
Global fiber production, including both synthetic and natural fibers, has increased dramatically in recent decades. In 2018, global production reached 107 million metric tons (MMT), more than double the twenty years earlier. Synthetic fibers have begun replacing (e.g. cotton, wool, silk) due to their low price, mass customization. Microfibers (fibers < 5 μm) typically been discussed terms of microplastics as they are frequently most abundant category microplastic sampling globally. However,...
Poorly designed and implemented medication labels have been identified as a source of errors within anesthesia delivery. Previous studies noted that simplified text icons are useful in warning used for prescription drugs, especially people with low literacy levels. In addition, Tallman lettering can reduce due to the custom capitalization text. However, icons, color, not explored improving readability labels. This study utilizes user- centered approach design evaluate other graphical...
Objective: Bag mask ventilation (BMV) is fundamental to airway management. Simulation effective in management training, but its effectiveness for difficult BMV training less clear. We evaluated the difference between type of (simulation vs on patients) and pass rate a post-test patients. Design: A single center pilot study was performed with 32 medical students randomized participate simulators or Pre- post-training tests simulator patients were recorded. Surveys trainee confidence level...
Medication errors and error-related scenarios in anesthesia remain an important area of research. Interventions best practice recommendations are often based the work-as-imagined healthcare system, remaining under-used due to a range unforeseen complexities work-as- done. In order design adaptable medication delivery systems, better understanding clinical cognition within context work is needed. Fourteen interviews probing providers’ decision making were performed. The results revealed three...
Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a rare and often fatal complication of pregnancy. While supportive therapy in the primary goal, more invasive measures have been introduced an attempt to improve outcomes severe cases. We present case 35 year old G3P2 female with intrauterine fetal demise who underwent outpatient dilation evacuation during her second trimester. AFE presentation management are discussed including utilization Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation as intervention cases profound...
Manual bag mask ventilation is a life saving skill. An investigation was made to compare two different facemasks used in ventilation, the standard and novel Tao face mask, evaluate ability of novices achieve adequate tidal volume.The study design crossover trial, which randomized forty medical students with no previous airway experience learn mask. Primary outcome measures were mean median volume per secondary hand area, age, gender, order usage.Medical who first achieved significantly more...
Abstract This commentary summarizes the results of a study changes in scale and scope U.S. New Blue Economy business activity over period 2015‐2020. Drawing on 2015 2020 web surveys secondary analyses activities businesses determined to be active provision products services, it describes how this important industry cluster is responding requirements for data information support wider Economy.