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Background: Anesthesia providers must be prepared to rapidly recognize and respond to rare, high-stakes intraoperative emergencies such as malignant hyperthermia (MH). These events demand immediate and coordinated action, yet due to their infrequenc…

Anesthesia practice requires knowledge and training with high-risk medications and equipment. Preparation for surgery includes assessment of machinery, tools, and most importantly, the patient. An initial patient assessment stimulates the anesthesia…

Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) and Glucagon-like-peptide 1 agonists (GLP1a) represent two novel medications with perioperative complications, including euglycemic ketoacidosis and delayed gastric emptying. Electronic health alert…

This literature review explores the complexities of nurse anesthesia programs and their profound impact on student well-being. It acknowledges the demanding nature of these programs, requiring academic excellence and emotional resilience. Maintainin…

This systematic review addresses the relationship of long-term prescription opioid use and the development of cognitive decline and dementia. The systematic literature review examined peer-reviewed articles published within the last 15 years and con…

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…

Background: Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of adults, and hypertension is a major risk factor. Exercise has a significant impact on treating hypertension, but some patients need a lower intensity regimen. Yoga could bridge that gap.…

Background: The number of people deciding to transition has steadily increased over the past decade. However, many transgender individuals come across obstacles that increase the amount of time it takes for them to begin the process. The correlation…

Background: Research has shown that medical students and residents struggle to maintain personal relationships due to the difficulty of delegating time between work and their social life. With increased workloads and stress, physician assistant stud…

Background: More than 3 million women have been diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States. It is clearly identified that early diagnosis of breast cancer results in improved outcomes for women, thus compliance with screening recommendations …