Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines for the Surgical Patient with Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a medical condition which many people may be affected by but may be unaware of the presence of the condition. The incidence of OSA has increased in direct correlation with the rising rate of obesity in the general population. While chronic conditions may arise if OSA goes untreated, patients with OSA also have an increased risk for acute complications following surgical procedures such as airway obstruction, hypoxia, brain damage, and death. Many anesthetic medications administered during surgery exacerbate the pathological consequences of OSA, predisposing patients to adverse respiratory events during the recovery period following a procedure. As advancements in medicine and the methods of anesthesia delivery continue to be made, there are certain techniques which can be included in the care plan of a patient with OSA to mitigate the risks associated with the disease. This project aims to create evidence-based practice guidelines (EBP) for the care of patients with OSA who may be at an increased risk for developing respiratory complications following surgical procedures. It was developed utilizing The Iowa Model Revised: Evidence-Based Practice to Promote Excellence in Healthcare. Although many of the postoperative complications seen in patients with OSA are preventable, updated guidelines for the care of this patient population have not been published since 2014. As a current nurse anesthesia graduate student, this scholar aims to explore the topic and to identify the safest way to provide anesthetic care for patients with OSA

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

The following poster presentation provides a brief overview of the disease process of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). COPD is one of the leading causes of disability and death worldwide, and its incidence does not appear to be declining. The most common factor causing COPD is cigarette smoking, which is modifiable. Other contributors are environmental air pollutants which some people may encounter depending on where they live or their occupation. This presentation is a culmination of information from different scholarly sources which discuss the symptoms, pathophysiology, causes, management, and prevention of COPD

Conserving water in your yard and garden

When water supplies are restricted, you can keep your landscape healthy by developing water priorities, applying water efficiently, and modifying your maintenance practices

An introduction to being a Master Gardener volunteer

The Oregon State University Extension Service Master Gardener Program is a voluntary educational program designed to meet the community’s gardening needs. This publication provides an introduction to the program and the Master Gardener position.Published January 2010. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalogKeywords: volunteer, plant clinic, pest control, gardeningKeywords: volunteer, plant clinic, pest control, gardenin

Dahlia culture

Dahlias are a native flower in Mexico. Hernando Cortez found them to be a long-established favorite in the gardens of the Aztecs when he invaded Mexico in 1519 to establish the colony of New Spain. Seeds of these Mexican flowers reached Spain in 1789.Published September 1984. Reviewed December 2014. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalo

Care of house plants

Published February 1962. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalo

Establishing new lawns by seeding

Published 1980. Reprinted August 1996. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalo

Producing transplants at home

Transplants are young seedlings of varieties of flowers and vegetables that are commonly used to shorten the time between planting and harvest. Transplants of tomatoes, for example, are started indoors 6 to 8 weeks before weather would allow them to grow outside. By the time the weather moderates for vegetable or annual flower growth, a strong and sturdy young plant can be developed for transplanting to the garden or landscape.Published April 1993. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalo

Container mixtures and nutrition management for ornamental plants

Published September 1967. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalo

Preparing winter storage for fuchsias, geraniums, and tuberous plants

Generally, fuchsias, geraniums, and tuberous-rooted plants are stored from one growing season to the next. To be successful, follow these cultural practices.Published June 1998. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalo