Student Research Symposium Program Portal: Submission #146
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Submission Number: 146
Submission ID: 8994
Submission UUID: 6bfeaad8-7284-4154-9824-4abd1d7ba748
Submission URI: /student-research/symposium/research-symposium-program-portal
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Created: Tue, 01/13/2026 - 03:42 PM
Completed: Tue, 01/13/2026 - 04:22 PM
Changed: Tue, 01/13/2026 - 04:22 PM
Remote IP address: 2601:4c1:837f:e850:7161:8850:837c:362d
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
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Webform: Research Symposium Program Portal WF
Submitted to: Student Research Symposium Program Portal
| Primary Student Contact First Name | Elena |
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| Primary Student Contact Last Name | Smith |
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| Primary Student Contact FSU Student Email | ec23f@fsu.edu |
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| Major(s) of all individuals presenting this work | Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice |
| Bio of all individuals presenting this work | 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. |
| Poster Title | Improving Provider Knowledge and Utilization of Intrathecal Dexmedetomidine as an Analgesic Adjunct to Spinal Anesthesia for Cesarean Sections |
| Abstract | 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 |
| Research Mentor Name | Dr. Jason Smith |
| Research Mentor's College (or High School) | Florida State University Panama City |
| Research Mentor's Department (or Subject) | Nurse Anesthesia Program |
| Research Mentor's Email | jcsmith3@pc.fsu.edu |
| Additional Research Mentor(s) | Dr. Gerard Hogan |
| Co-presenter(s) | Zachary Shiver |
| Keywords | dexmedetomidine, intrathecal, analgesia, adjunct, cesarean section |
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| Work | Complete |
| Presentation Modality | Synchronous Online Presentation |
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| I will be printing my poster | No |
| Year | 2026 |
| Annual description | 5th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, April 17, 2025 |
| Update URL | https://pc.fsu.edu/student-research/symposium/research-symposium-program-portal?element_parents=elements/student_photo&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=DAaINWBEgLreGh9ilGEOzzLR2PgotuUM2r_kJxg27uU |