Purpose: Extended use of N95 respirator masks is far more prevalent during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. As WOC nurses, we were tasked with formulating procedures for protecting the facial skin integrity of healthcare workers (HCWs) using personal protective devices when caring for patients with suspected or active COVID-19, while avoiding contamination when the masks are donned or doffed. This quality improvement project describes how we approached this project within the limited time frame available as we cared for patients with established and suspected COVID-19.
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August 2020
Purpose Of Review: To review current topical hemostatic agent use and how it pertains to gynecologic surgery.
Recent Findings: Recent literature suggests some benefit of topical hemostatic agents (THA). THAs confer reduced bleeding and shorter operating room time in women undergoing hysterectomy for cancer and in abdominal myomectomy.
Purpose: To review the current literature regarding the role of vitamin D status in pregnancy outcomes in women undergoing assisted reproductive technology (ART) and to assess cost-effectiveness of routine vitamin D deficiency screening and repletion prior to initiation of ART.
Methods: A systematic literature review was conducted using PubMed. Relevant study outcomes were compared among the selected studies.