Student Research Symposium Program Portal: Submission #153

Primary Student Contact First Name: Caela
Primary Student Contact Last Name: Jernigan
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Primary Student Contact FSU Student Email: caelahennelly@gmail.com
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Major(s) of all individuals presenting this work: Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice
Bio of all individuals presenting this work:
Lauren and Caela are doctoral nurse anesthesia students graduating in May. Lauren has a strong interest in obstetric anesthesia and multimodal anesthetic management. Caela’s clinical interests include pediatric and cardiac anesthesia, as well as multimodal pain management. Together, they are committed to advancing evidence-based anesthesia practice and improving perioperative patient outcomes through research and clinical excellence.

Poster Title: Preoperative Warming Influence within the Perioperative Period
Abstract:
Unintended perioperative hypothermia, defined as a core temperature below 36°C, remains a persistent issue in anesthesia practice and is associated with increased surgical complications, prolonged recovery, and decreased patient satisfaction. Evidence strongly supports the use of preoperative forced-air warming as an effective and safe method to maintain normothermia during surgery. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to increase anesthesia providers’ knowledge and intent to implement prewarming practices through an educational intervention. An evidence-based educational session was delivered to anesthesia providers at a community hospital in southeastern Alabama. The session summarized the physiologic rationale and literature supporting prewarming for at least ten minutes before induction of anesthesia. Post-education surveys assessed provider perceptions, knowledge gained, and willingness to adopt prewarming practices.


Research Mentor Name: Dr. Jason Smith
Research Mentor's College (or High School): College of Applied Studies
Research Mentor's Department (or Subject): Nurse Anesthesia 
Research Mentor's Email: jcsmith3@fsu.edu
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Co-presenter(s): Lauren Emfinger 
Keywords: anesthesia, preoperative, warming 
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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
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