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Podcast: Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
Episode: Gastric Point-of-Care Ultrasound (PoCUS): A Preoperative Assessment Tool
Description: How can a quick bedside ultrasound transform patient safety in anesthesia? Today, Sharon and guest co-host Carole Doyscher, CRNA, BSN, MS, APRN explore the growing role of gastric point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS), a tool helping anesthesia providers assess stomach contents in real time.
Joined by Rachel Edgerton, DNAP, MSNA, CRNA, APRN, CHSE and three doctoral students from St. Mary’s University - Molly O’Neill, BSN, RN, Hannah Peine, BSN, RN, CCRN, CMC, Alyssa Klein, BSN, RN - the episode dives into their groundbreaking DNP project educating CRNAs on this skill.
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