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The Effect of Sliding Wear on Die Tools and its Prevention
No full textIn this study, the behavior and prevention of sliding wear along with its impact on tool wear is investigated. Sliding wear is one of the dominant types of tool wear which affects the quality of tool performance and results in premature product failure. Understanding sliding wear phenomenon will help minimize the tool wear it causes and thereby improving the quality of the tool and thus the quality of the product. This paper analyzes the studies on sliding wear mechanism and its effect on tool wear, specifically cushion pins and sleeves. Some of the factors affecting sliding wear include mechanical properties, microstructure, as well as lubrication and surface coatings of the material. In terms of sleeves, increasing hardness and toughness of the steel increases wear resistance of the material and reduces wear between the pins and the sleeves. Making appropriate changes to the design of the cushion pins and sleeves as well as changing the materials to increase material hardness increases wear resistance of the pins and sleeves. Adding lubrication and surface coating to the pin material further reduces sliding wear between the pins and the binder
The Role of Point of Care Ultrasound During Airway Assessment
No full textBackground/Purpose: An assessment of the airway is an essential component of the pre-anesthesia evaluation. The purpose of assessing the airway is to predict potential problems and develop a safe anesthetic management plan. The goal is to avoid an unanticipated difficult airway that can lead to a cannot-ventilate/cannnot-intubate scenario. Current (bedside) airway evaluation methods are subjective, have limited specificity, sensitivity, and often lack diagnostic accuracy. Point- of- care ultrasound of the airway (POCUS-A) has shown promise as an additional airway assessment diagnostic tool, and when used together with current evaluation methods, may serve as a solution for the existing assessment limitations. For example, POCUS-A can be utilized to establish measurements of the upper airway, determine airway size, predict the appropriate diameter of single-lumen and double lumen endotracheal tubes (ETTs), identify upper airway anomalies such as subglottic stenosis, vocal cord pathologies, foreign body obstructions, airway masses, and accurately identify the cricothyroid membrane for emergency airway access as well as identify tracheal rings for ultrasound guided tracheostomy.
The purpose of this DNP scholarly project is twofold: 1) to gather baseline data about CRNA current practice patterns related to assessment of the difficult airway, opportunities for POCUS-A, and possible barriers of implementation into clinical practice; 2) to inform CRNAs about the utility of POCUS-A by collating the results of the survey and develop an educational program for two different hospital-based anesthesia departments, located in Kalamazoo and in Marquette.
Methods: In order to meet the objectives of this DNP project, a three-part methodologic process was established. First, an IRB approved online survey was distributed to members of the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists (MANA). The purpose was to identify current methods of airway assessment and level of familiarity with POCUS-A, as well as its inclusion in the updated ASA difficult airway management guidelines. Based on the survey results, a curricular scholarly presentation was developed and offered to the providers within the anesthesia departments who requested the information. Lastly, a semi-formal hands-on practicum commenced in the summer of 2023 at a monthly department educational meeting allowing members of the respective departments to practice and gain competency in performing POCUS-A.
Results: The survey was distributed to over 2200 CRNA members of MANA. Although the response rate was very low (3%), it did reveal important information. For example, most respondents (99%) rely on and use current methods of airway assessment that have low diagnostic accuracy and are very subjective; 99% do not use POCUS-A for an additional pre- anesthesia diagnostic tool; 82% were unaware of the inclusion of POCUS-A in the updated ASA difficult airway management guidelines; and 74% have an interest in learning more about POCUS-A. The results of the survey were used to develop the scholarly curricular presentation on POCUS-A and offered to the providers within the respective departments. The hands-on practicum took place in June 2023.
Discussion/Conclusion: This project identified a lack of awareness of POCUS-A of members of MANA and providers within the two anesthesiology departments. The members of the anesthesiology departments received a formal didactic presentation specific to POCUS-A via a PowerPoint voice-over lecture and with embedded pictures and videos of the live scanning technique. The attendees of the hands-on practicum provided the authors with favorable feedback and consideration is given for a scholarly presentation at an upcoming MANA meeting
Exploring master-level counseling students experiences in taking online counselor education courses
No full textThe purpose of this research was to explore master-level counseling students’ lived experiences when taking online counselor education courses within the past five years (i.e., 2017-2022). Traditionally, counselor education programs and classes are offered through in-person learning modalities. However, the increased movement and utilization of online learning in higher education has raised the question and application of online learning within counselor education. Although past research explored the efficacy of online counselor education, there is a limited amount of research available about students’ experiences with training to become counselors in an online environment. My dissertation sought to fill this gap by using a qualitative, transcendental phenomenological approach to learn more about master-level counseling students’ experiences with taking their counseling classes through an online learning environment. Based on 13 participants’ experiences, four categories emerged. Participants spoke of their positive experiences with taking online counseling classes, the challenges the experienced, the ways that they coped or adjusted with taking online classes, and how they felt that their online counselor education impacted their counselor development. The findings of this study are intended to help provide counselor educators and counselor education programs ways to better develop and implement online counseling classes in ways that promote student success
Minutes of the Meeting of the University Senate, March 16, 2023
No full text1. Informational Items: Undergraduate Programs (TESL certificate, TESLO MInor proposal, TESOL preK-12 Minor proposal); Budge presentation; Library sustainability; Student Engagement Task Force; University Senate Committee Updates; Provost Updates | 2. Roll Call | 3. Approval of the Minutes of February 16, 2023 | Unfinished Business: Policy on Graduate Credits for Prior Learning (CPL) (2nd reading, approved); Senate General Education Committee charge (2nd reading, approved); Master’s of Science in Finance (2nd reading, approved) | New Business: Policy for International Second Degree Seeking Students; Dual Degree Graduate Programs Policy; Senate Planning Review Committee charge; new university Senate Classroom Use and Academic Scheduling Committee; new Oakland University Senate Constitution; new Policy for Undergraduate Credit for Prior Learning; Senate Budget Review Committee charge | 6. Good and Welfar
Minutes of the Formal Session of the Oakland University Board of Trustees, December 4, 2023
No full textA. Pledge of Allegiance | B. Call to Order | C. Roll Call | D. President's Report | E. Consent Agenda for Consideration/Action: Consent Agenda; Minutes of the Board of Trustees Formal Session of September 11, 2023 ; University Personnel Actions; Acceptance of Gifts and Pledges to Oakland University for the Period of August 30, 2023 through November 20, 2023; Acceptance of Grants and Contracts to Oakland University for the Period of July 1 – October 31, 2023; Final Undergraduate School Report and Final Graduate School Report, Summer 2023 - August 26, 2023; Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards, Year Ended June 30, 2023; Golf and Learning Center Operating Budget for Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2024; Revised Oakland University Student Congress Constitution; Authorizing Resolution - General Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2024; Non-Endowed Realized Gift Assessment; Media Consulting, Planning, Buying and Stewardship Approval for Traditional and Digital Project; Amended and Restated Meadow Brook Theatre Agreement and Lease Between Meadow Brook Theatre Ensemble and Oakland University; Authorization for Havenwyck Hospital, Inc. Letter of Intent and Lease; Aquasight LLC Contract Adjustment - Amended; Acceptance of Meadow Brook Subdivision Guarantee Report | F. New Items for Consideration/Action: Treasurer's Report ; Financial Statements, June 30, 2023 and 2022; Renewal of Charter for Caniff Liberty Academy; Amendments to the Oakland University Senate Constitution; Bylaws of the Board of Trustees of Oakland University | G. Other Items for Consideration/Action that May Come Before the Board | H. Adjournmen
Minutes of the Meeting of the University Senate, December 14, 2023
No full text1. Informational Items: Graduate Program Submissions (Graduate Certificate in Data Science, New Certificate; Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning for Health Science Professionals); Undergraduate Program Submissions (Biology Secondary Teaching Minor, discontinuance; Chemistry Secondary Teaching Minor, discontinuance; Human Resource Development, B.S; Music Education, Choral and General Music, B.M.); Combined Graduate School and Undergraduate Submissions (Combined Bachelor/Graduate Degree Program Policy; Wellness and Health Promotion, Combined B.S./M.P.H. renaming); Strategic Planning Update; Mental Health Committee Update; Provost’s Updates | 2. Roll Call | 3. Approval of the Minutes of November 16, 2023 | 4. Unfinished Business: None | 5. New Business: staffing of Senate Standing Committees; Senate Service Learning Committee renaming (approved); membership of the General Education Program Revision Ad Hoc Committee (approved) | 6. Good and Welfar