Abstract

For anesthesia providers caring for perioperative patients, does the use of standardized safety protocols including ergonomic training reduce the incidence of back injuries and “boom strikes” compared to anesthesia counterparts that do not undergo ergonomic training or follow safety protocols?

Presentation Outcomes:

  1. Describe the common injuries that occur perioperatively to the anesthesia provider, as well as ways to mitigate these risks including available assistive lifting devices.
  2. Discuss the benefits of formal ergonomics training in the reduction of musculoskeletal injuries and head injuries to the anesthetist.

Author Details

Megan Hood, DNP(c), BSN, SRNA; Mary Beth Greenway, DNP, CRNA

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Case Study/Series

Research Approach

Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice

Keywords:

Anesthesia, Nurse Anesthetists, Back Pain, Injury, Safety, Operating Rooms, Ergonomics

Advisor

Terri M. Cahoon

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

Samford University

Degree Year

2026

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2026-03-18

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