Sufentanil and Its Application in the Clinical Setting
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2016
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The purpose of this research study was to assess the level of understanding within the Adventist University (ADU) student registered nurse anesthesia (SRNA) population regarding sufentanil and its application in the clinical setting. As future anesthesia providers, SRNAs, need to be not only knowledgeable and familiar with the variety of modalities available, but also be proficient in utilizing them. Therefore, having a strong theoretical knowledge about sufentanil and familiarizing oneself with its practical applications can promote its safe utilization in the clinical setting. A literature review of sufentanil and its application in the clinical setting was conducted in preparation for this study. After the literature review was completed, a PowerPoint presentation was assembled and presented to 37 SRNAs graduating cohorts of 2017 and 2018. Pre-tests were administered prior to the PowerPoint presentation to evaluate the SRNAs baseline knowledge on sufentanil. After completion of the lecture, each student filled out post-test in order to assess the effectiveness of the lecture. Data was then analyzed using the paired sample t- test, which yielded statistical significance with a P value <0.05. In conclusion, the improvement of the posttests when compared to the pre-tests suggested that the SRNAs developed a better understanding of sufentanil and its application in the clinical setting.
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