Student Research Symposium Program Portal: Submission #146
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Elena
Smith
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Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice
Elena Smith is a Tallahassee, Florida native with clinical interests in pediatric anesthesia and regional anesthesia, and a strong passion for multimodal anesthesia. In her free time, she enjoys playing the piano, tennis, and running with her dog.
Zachary Shiver is a Thomasville, Georgia native with clinical interests in obstetric anesthesia and regional anesthesia, and a strong passion for multimodal anesthesia. In his free time, he enjoys hunting, playing sports, and spending time with friends and family.
Zachary Shiver is a Thomasville, Georgia native with clinical interests in obstetric anesthesia and regional anesthesia, and a strong passion for multimodal anesthesia. In his free time, he enjoys hunting, playing sports, and spending time with friends and family.
Improving Provider Knowledge and Utilization of Intrathecal Dexmedetomidine as an Analgesic Adjunct to Spinal Anesthesia for Cesarean Sections
Cesarean delivery commonly relies on spinal anesthesia, which may provide incomplete visceral analgesia and often requires opioid adjuncts associated with adverse effects. Intrathecal dexmedetomidine is a promising non-opioid alternative. This quality improvement project evaluated whether targeted education and improved access increased CRNA knowledge, confidence, and utilization. Following the intervention, weekly use increased from 25% to 100%, provider knowledge improved, opioid requirements decreased, spinal block onset was faster and duration prolonged, maternal comfort improved, and side effects were minimal. These findings support intrathecal dexmedetomidine as a safe, effective opioid-sparing spinal adjuvant.
Keywords: dexmedetomidine, intrathecal, spinal, analgesia, adjunct, cesarean section
Keywords: dexmedetomidine, intrathecal, spinal, analgesia, adjunct, cesarean section
Dr. Jason Smith
Florida State University Panama City
Nurse Anesthesia Program
jcsmith3@pc.fsu.edu
Dr. Gerard Hogan
Zachary Shiver
dexmedetomidine, intrathecal, analgesia, adjunct, cesarean section
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Synchronous Online Presentation
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2026
5th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, April 17, 2025
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