Scholarly Project: Sugammadex and Hormonal Birth control

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of the project is to examine the effect of a web-based education on PACU nurses’ awareness and knowledge about the interaction between Sugammadex and hormonal contraceptives.

Background: Sugammadex is a useful reversal agent of neuromuscular blockade during surgery. However, its interaction with hormonal contraceptives could lead to undesirable outcomes in surgical patients using birth control pills. The feasibility and effectiveness of web-based education targeting post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) nurses are limited. PACU nurses are responsible for patient education related to the interaction between Sugammadex and hormonal contraceptives.

Method: A quantitative, quasi-experimental, pre-/post-test design study was conducted among PACU nurses who work at a healthcare facility located in the southeast region of the United States. An online survey was used to investigate the effect of web-based education on PACU nurses’ knowledge about the interaction between Sugammadex and hormonal contraceptives.

Results: Among 27 PACU nurses, their years of experience ranged from 0 to 26 years (4.43 ± 6.65). There was a significant pretest-posttest difference on Question 1 (the mechanism of action of Sugammadex) (χ 2 (1) = 6.22, p = .013). The average number of correct answers increased from 4.00 ± 0.87 to 4.70 ± 0.54 (t = 3.99, p < .001).

Conclusion: The web-based education was effective in improving PACU nurses’ knowledge of drug interactions. This finding may contribute to the development of a standardized online education program for anesthesia providers, enhancing their skills and competence in providing patient education on anesthetic agents

Presentation

Biography

Justice Edmond, BSN, SRNA

Justice Edmond, BSN, SRNA currently serves as Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist at CMC/UNC Charlotte and is a member of the North Carolina Association of Nurse Anesthetist.

Ashley Burch SRNA, CCRN, CSC, RN, BSN

Currently serves as a Junior SRNA at a level 1 trauma center in Charlotte, NC. Involved in the assessment, planning, and administration of anesthesia to a challenging population comprised of largely ASA physical status 3 and 4 patients. Surgical services include: Urology, Gynecology, Orthopedics, Vascular, Transplants, Cardiac, Thoracic, ENT, Neurology, Trauma, General, Plastics, and Pediatric.

Madison Gallo BSN, RN

Madison Gallo, BSN, RN is currently a student at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte/Carolinas Medical Center, where she is pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia. This pursuit of excellence began when she earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2015. Her career as a bedside nurse has included time in the neonatal ICU, the emergency department, and the adult coronary care unit. Armed with a solid foundation in nursing, she has consistently demonstrated a commitment to providing compassionate care and maintaining the highest standards in the field. With a graduation date set for May 2024, Madison is well on her way to becoming a certified registered nurse anesthetist.

Faculty Committee Advisor(s)

Lufei Young PhD, ACNP-BC

Zhuo Job Chen, PhD

Danielle Brown, DNAP, CRNA

Scott Strassels, PharmD, PhD