Malignant Hyperthermia: Perioperative Nurse Preparedness.

Abstract

Because little is known about the subject, the purpose of the study is to describe perioperative nurse preparedness to identify and manage MH. A description of nurse preparedness may serve to improve clinical practice and reduce the risks associated with MH for surgical patients. The specific aims of this study are as follows: (1) to describe the perioperative nurses' training, level of knowledge, and perceived educational needs regarding the identification and management of MH (nurse preparedness). (2) to describe the availability of MH supplies, cart, medications and institutional protocol necessary to maximize patient outcomes during MH crises (institutional preparedness).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 19, 1997
Accession Number
ADA326626

Entities

People

  • Thomas J. Flynn Jr

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Muscular Diseases
  • Patient Care
  • Students
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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