Pharmacological interventions for reducing the incidence of myoclonus in patients receiving etomidate for induction of general anesthesia: an umbrella review.

Objective: The objective of this umbrella review was to examine various pharmacologic interventions for their potential to reduce etomidate-induced myoclonus. A secondary objective was to compare the relative effectiveness of those medications in reducing the incidence of myoclonus when etomidate is utilized for the induction of general anesthesia.

Introduction: Etomidate is the drug of choice when inducing general anesthesia in hemodynamically unstable patients.

Development and Validation of a Quantitative Grading Rubric for High-Fidelity Simulation Assessment.

High-fidelity simulation scenarios provide trainees the opportunity to demonstrate foundational anesthesia skills, complex prioritization, and decision making. One strategy used in trainee assessment is an objective structured clinical examination (OSCE). The purpose of this study was to design an OSCE with a reliable, quantitative grading rubric that could be used as part of a comprehensive assessment strategy to determine readiness for entry into clinical training for nurse anesthesia residents.