The Role of CRNAs in Reduction of Sharps Waste in the Operating Room.

The purpose of this study was to identify and explore certified registered nurse anesthetists' (CRNA) knowledge, current practices, and barriers to proper sharps waste disposal practices in the operating room. Approximately 100 CRNAs who practice anesthesia in the Mid-Atlantic region at 10 different hospitals were given an electronic survey. Forty CRNAs completed the 15-question de novo quantitative descriptive survey.

A competency framework on simulation modelling-supported decision-making for Master of Public Health graduates.

Background: Simulation models are increasingly important for supporting decision-making in public health. However, due to lack of training, many public health professionals remain unfamiliar with constructing simulation models and using their outputs for decision-making. This study contributes to filling this gap by developing a competency framework on simulation model-supported decision-making targeting Master of Public Health education.

Hemoglobin Louisville: A Case Report.

This case study examines a patient undergoing an elective procedure who had a past medical history of Hemoglobin Louisville and presented with baseline oxygen saturation levels (SpO) in the 80s as measured by noninvasive pulse oximetry. It presents the anesthetic provided, a brief review of physiology, and a discussion pertaining to this particular genetic mutation. Understanding the physiological implications of these types of hemoglobinopathies and their anesthetic management is key to managing patients' care throughout the perioperative period.

Impact of infectious disease epidemics on xenophobia: A systematic review.

Globally, xenophobia towards out-groups is frequently increased in times of economic and political instability, such as in infectious disease outbreaks. This systematic review aims to: (1) assess the xenophobic attitudes and behaviors towards migrants during disease outbreaks; and (2) identify adverse health outcomes linked to xenophobia. We searched nine scientific databases to identify studies measuring xenophobic tendencies towards international migrants during disease outbreaks and evaluated the resulting adverse health effects.

FVIII regulates the molecular profile of endothelial cells: functional impact on the blood barrier and macrophage behavior.

Hemophilia A is an inherited X-linked recessive bleeding disorder caused by deficient activity of blood coagulation factor VIII (FVIII). In addition, hemophilia patients show associated diseases including osteopenia, altered inflammation and vascular fragility which may represent the consequence of recurrent bleeding or may be related to the direct FVIII deficiency. Nowadays, recombinant FVIII is proposed to treat hemophilia patients with no circulating FVIII inhibitor.