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Twins Holland and Rolland Cornell
No full textBlack and white photograph of two twin babies. The back reads Holland & Rolland Cornell?https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/cornell_images/1096/thumbnail.jp
Otto B. Cornell
No full textBlack and white close up photograph of Otto B. Cornell in uniform.https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/cornell_images/1108/thumbnail.jp
Otto B. Cornell and Knight Templar
No full textBlack and white photograph of Otto B. Cornell (left) and an unidentified man (right) in Knight Templar uniforms. The front is labeled Otto.https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/cornell_images/1115/thumbnail.jp
Otto B. Cornell
No full textBlack and white full body photograph of Otto B. Cornell. The back is labeled Otto B. Cornellhttps://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/cornell_images/1128/thumbnail.jp
2023 Library Strategic Plan
Get PDFStrategic plan for the Courtright Memorial Library at Otterbein University starting in 2023.https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/libraryprograms/1010/thumbnail.jp
Effects of Heavy Metal Uptake on Growth, Chlorophyll Content, and Calcium Oxalate Crystals in Lemna minor (Duckweed)
Get PDFLemna minor L., duckweed, is a common aquatic plant used for the phytoremediation of wastewater. Heavy metal contamination poses a significant issue, and numerous studies have been conducted on the efficiency of L. minor’s hyperaccumulation ability of these metals. Calcium oxalate crystals are an important aspect of the growth and development of L. minor, but how they are influenced by the uptake of heavy metal has not been extensively studied. This study aims to determine the effects that lead, cadmium, and copper have on the formation of calcium oxalate crystals, vegetative growth, and chlorophyll a and b content on L. minor. Cultures were grown in a diluted Hoagland’s nutrient solution for thirteen days in various concentrations of lead (0, 50, 100, 200 and 300 mg/L), copper (0, 5, 10, and 30 mg/L), and cadmium (0, 5, 20, 35, and 50 mg/L). Samples were collected on days 1, 5, 8, and 13 and analyzed for plantlet number, plantlet fresh weight, frond area, chlorophyll a, b, and ab, and crystal density, size, and number with polarized light microscopy and a spectrophotometer. It was determined that higher concentrations of heavy metals impact the overall growth and photosynthetic capacities of L. minor, which are indicators of its toxicity. Additionally, crystal formation was significantly impacted (i.e., crystal size was reduced by 78%, 51%, and 56% for lead, copper, and cadmium) at higher concentrations of heavy metals, indicating calcium sequestering is greatly inhibited and reduced. This contributes to a further understanding of the phytoremediation capabilities of L. minor and its tolerance to heavy metal toxicity
Inadequacies in Nutritional Counseling in the Perinatal Population
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Obesity continues to increase at unprecedented levels and warrants immediate provider attention at the perinatal level to improve the health of the present and future generations. Reduction of this condition can reduce risk factors leading to morbidity and mortality. Guidelines exist for the prevention and management of obesity, yet little focus is placed on prevention in the perinatal population. Lack of consistent and healthy lifestyle in the perinatal population has the potential to not only place the mother at risk for obesity but also her unborn child. The overall purpose of the scholarly project is to identify any potential healthcare professional knowledge deficits and confidence in providing nutritional counseling to pregnant women who are at risk for obesity during the perinatal period. The specific aim of the project is to assess and identify the healthcare professional knowledge and perceived confidence in providing nutritional counseling and resources to patients receiving care in perinatal care settings. Conducting a needs assessment will provide the necessary insight for the project team to identify and understand where the deficits exist to develop recommendations, which may affect healthcare professional knowledge and perceived confidence in providing nutritional counseling to this perinatal population at risk for obesity-related morbidity and mortality. Recent studies have revealed that healthcare providers do not feel adequately prepared to provide nutritional counseling to the perinatal population. The research studies elaborate that healthcare professionals report their lack of knowledge and confidence stems from little to no specific didactic on perinatal nutrition during their schooling. Other studies indicate that there is limited if any specific training on evidenced-based nutritional education at their place of employment. Additional studies expand on this matter stating that healthcare professionals do not feel adequately prepared to educate perinatal patients due lack of regular education competencies where they are employed. Nola Pender’s Health Promotion Model will drive the project with the overarching goal of health promotion in conjunction with the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle. To propel change an implementation plan was devised to assist the healthcare professionals who provide nutritional education to the perinatal population. A 15-question survey was created to evaluate the knowledge and confidence of the medical assistants, licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, advanced practice registered nurses, and obstetricians regarding nutritional guidance in the perinatal population in four Appalachian Federally Qualified Health Care Centers. Based on the findings from the needs assessment, recommendations were provided to assist in the developing future education for the healthcare professionals who provide education to the perinatal population. The data will be analyzed utilizing the analysis of variance method. The results from the data will identify the areas of inadequacy and need for healthcare professionals. They can be utilized by other practices providing perinatal nutritional counseling to ensure the education they provide is evidence-based and up-to-date. Identifying the deficiencies in nutritional counseling will allow the organization to seek out further education to improve the education they are providing to their patients.
Keywords: perinatal, nutrition, pregnancy, evidence-based, antenatal, obesity, healthcare provider knowledge, confidenc
Development of Guidelines for Early Implementation of Regional Anesthesia in United States Personnel with Peripheral Injuries
Get PDFDating back to 3200 BC, military personnel routinely experience peripheral extremity wounds during combat. Traditionally, military anesthesia providers utilized general anesthesia and opioids to treat acute pain in the combat setting. Opioids can cause adverse effects such as respiratory depression, delirium, hemodynamic instability, nausea & vomiting, and addiction, which causes delays in care and requires more resources. Regional anesthesia is gaining favor during military operations due to its safety profile and effectiveness in controlling acute pain. Regional anesthesia is safer and more effective than opioids in the trauma/combat setting. Guidelines were provided based on current evidence in the literature and provided to guide anesthesia providers in combat. Implementing a regional training course for military anesthesia providers will instill confidence and provide guidelines for future and current providers in the combat setting. Medical carts in the operating room will reduce the time spent searching for equipment and maintain workflow during combat. Changing the current clinical practice will improve post-surgical recovery and ease of transportation for U.S. personnel serving in the combat setting
2023 Baccalaureate Commencement Otterbein University Program
Get PDFProgram for the 2023 Baccalaureate Commencement Service.https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/commencement/1013/thumbnail.jp
Cabaret (2023)
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