- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Anesthesia and Pain Management
- Workplace Violence and Bullying
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Restraint-Related Deaths
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Occupational Health and Safety Research
- Pain Mechanisms and Treatments
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Infection Control in Healthcare
- Pain Management and Treatment
University of Iowa
2020-2024
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
2014
Background . Careful adherence to standard precautions can protect both health care workers (HCWs) and patients from infections. The present study identified the perceptions compliance with use of assessed determinants noncompliance among HCWs in an emergency trauma triage centre. Methods A cross-sectional using a semistructured questionnaire was carried out collect relevant information participants. Results total 162 were recruited into study, who reported varying degrees precautions. While...
BACKGROUND: The traditional loss-of-resistance (LOR) technique for thoracic epidural catheter placement can be associated with a high primary failure rate. In this study, we compared the LOR and dynamic pressure-sensing (DPS) technology success rate secondary outcomes pertinent to identifying space. METHODS: This pragmatic, randomized, patient- assessor-blinded superiority trial enrolled patients ages 18 75 years, scheduled major or abdominal surgeries at tertiary care teaching hospital....