Publications by authors named "Karen Kapanke"

Study Objective: Despite the popularity of vaping and electronic vapor delivery systems (EVDS), the healthcare community remains largely unfamiliar with their potential to induce harm. The purpose of this systematic review is to identify how EVDS use affects the pulmonary system in order to support future anesthetic guidelines for patients who vape.

Design: Systematic Review.

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Fire risk assessment remains separate from the universal protocol for surgical time-outs. A descriptive crosssectional design was used to examine the perceived knowledge and attitudes of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and student registered nurse anesthetists (SRNAs) on fire risk assessment during surgical time-outs. Modified knowledge and attitudes questionnaires were sent to approximately 1,600 active members of the Illinois Association of Nurse Anesthetists through an online survey.

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