Publication Date

2-7-2025

Degree Awarded Date

December 12, 2025

Abstract

Background and Review of Literature: Operating room emergency manuals function as cognitive aids, facilitating evidence-based treatment, error reduction, and better patient outcomes in diverse patient care and equipment-related emergencies. A concerning amalgam of stress, infrequent occurrence, and lack of standardized response hinders anesthesia providers’ practical experience during unexpected crises, potentially leading to errors and safety concerns.

Purpose: The purpose is to increase anesthesia providers’ utilization of the digital Stanford Emergency Manual (SEM).

Methods: All anesthesia providers at the project sites were invited to complete pre-intervention and post-intervention surveys throughout the project timeline. Surveys assessed participants’ awareness of the digital SEM and their perceptions of familiarity, accessibility, and usefulness.

Implementation Plan/Procedure: Educational materials and surveys were disseminated and conducted electronically either in-person, via email, or via QR codes on posted flyers. First, a pre-intervention survey was conducted. Second, the educational and reference aid interventions were implemented and distributed. Third, two post-intervention surveys were conducted over a twelve-week period following the conclusion of the interventions.

Implications/Conclusion: Anesthesia providers’ familiarity with, awareness of, and accessibility to the digital SEM may enhance its use in practice, which can also increase safety of team members and patient care delivery as well as reduce healthcare costs. This project may also inform the needs regarding education and training of anesthesia providers' use of the SEM.

Language

English (en)

Document Type

Other

Advisor

Spencer, Julie DNP, RN, CDCES (Chair) Barnes Jewish College, Goldfarb School of Nursing

Associated Committee

Bisch, Abby DNP, CRNA (Committee Member) Washington University School of Medicine

Walsh, Robert P. PhD, MBA, CRNA (Committe Member) Barnes Jewish College, Goldfarb School of Nursing

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