Editor's Note A new State of the World’s Nursing report will be produced by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2025, according to the September American Journal of Nursing. The International Council of Nurses and WHO will collaborate on the report, which will detail the impact of COVID-19 on the…
Editor's Note This study by nurse researchers at the Orvis School of Nursing, University of Nevada, Reno, investigates the prevalence of nurse leader turnover intention and the contributing factors. Data from 50,273 participants in the 2018 National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses were used in the analysis, with a final…
Editor's Note This study by researchers at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, finds that redo transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedures are both safe and effective. Of 350,591 patients in the Society of Thoracic Surgeons/American College of Cardiology Transcatheter Valve Therapy Registry who underwent TAVR with balloon-expandable valves between November…
Editor's Notes Overall healthcare employment in the US was up in August to a seasonally adjusted 17,014,300 workers, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on September 1. That’s up 70,900 since July. Hospital employment also was up by 14,500 jobs. The overall unemployment rate rose in August to 3.8%, for…
Editor's Note The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), on August 31, identified the recall by Getinge/Maquet/Datasocpe of its Cardiosave Hybrid and Rescue Intra-aortic Balloon Pumps (IABPs) as Class I, the most serious. The FDA posted four recalls for four separate reasons: Because they may overheat when the device’s internal temperature…
Editor's Note The rise of the "selfie boom" and social media usage, often referred to as "snapchat dysmorphia" or the "instaface effect," has led to an increase in young adults and teens seeking cosmetic surgeries, particularly non-invasive procedures like Botox and dermal fillers, News Center Maine August 28 reports. According…
Editor's Note Recent research delved into the connection between the transmission of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the anesthesia work area and the occurrence of surgical site infections (SSIs), Anesthesiology News July 19 reports. While it was previously recognized that reducing microbial transmission through the anesthesia work area is crucial for preventing…
Editor's Note The Essenz™ In-Line Blood Monitor (ILBM) has received U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance and CE mark, as announced by manufacturer LivaNova on August 30. The new ILBM provides “accurate and continuous measurement of essential blood parameters for perfusionists throughout cardiopulmonary bypass procedures,” and integrates with the company’s Essenz Perfusion…
Editor's Note Healthcare institutions that are grappling with persistent staffing shortages—exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic—are adopting unconventional strategies to attract and retain employees. Nurse leaders are piloting initiatives for both short- and long-term solutions to ensure the provision of quality patient care in the face of ongoing workforce challenges. Such…
Editor's Note A study presented at the 2023 annual meeting of the Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia suggests that implementing ambulatory anesthesia services with propofol can significantly enhance various quality metrics in outpatient endoscopy procedures, Anesthesiology News August 28 reports. The study, led by Justin Routman, MD, director of non-OR anesthesia…
