Preprocedure care for outpatients in the cardiac catheterization lab in an acute care hospital in central Mississippi: a best practice implementation project.

Objectives: The objective of this implementation project was to improve the cardiac catheterization lab multidisciplinary team's compliance with best practices regarding preprocedural care.

Introduction: The cardiac catheterization lab performs numerous diagnostic and interventional outpatient procedures. Preprocedural care is a crucial step in preparing patients and clinical staff.

Virtual Reality Based Guided Meditation for Patients with Opioid Tolerance and Opioid Use Disorders.

Background: The management of acute pain in patients with pre-existing opioid tolerance or opioid use disorders presents unique challenges. In light of the concerns regarding opioid use, safe and effective alternatives to opioid medications are of increasing interest.

Aims: This study was conducted to determine if the use of guided meditation delivered through immersive virtual reality can reduce pain in patients with opioid tolerance or opioid use disorders, including opioid abuse or opioid dependence.