Accession Number:

ADA326626

Title:

Malignant Hyperthermia: Perioperative Nurse Preparedness.

Descriptive Note:

Master's thesis,

Corporate Author:

AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH

Personal Author(s):

• Flynn, Thomas J., Jr

Report Date:

1997-06-19

Pagination or Media Count:

71.0

Abstract:

Because little is known about the subject, the purpose of the study is to describe perioperative nurse preparedness to identify and manage MH. A description of nurse preparedness may serve to improve clinical practice and reduce the risks associated with MH for surgical patients. The specific aims of this study are as follows 1 to describe the perioperative nurses training, level of knowledge, and perceived educational needs regarding the identification and management of MH nurse preparedness. 2 to describe the availability of MH supplies, cart, medications and institutional protocol necessary to maximize patient outcomes during MH crises institutional preparedness.

Descriptors:

• *PREPARATION
• *HYPERTHERMIA
• *NURSES
• EMERGENCIES
• EDUCATION
• TRAINING
• CLINICAL MEDICINE
• THESES
• MILITARY MEDICINE
• PATIENTS
• PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
• SURGERY
• CANCER

Subject Categories:

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Medicine and Medical Research

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE