How does Ariana Nicole Lyons ensure patient safety in Smyrna, Georgia?

Smyrna and the greater Atlanta area are home to diverse patient populations with varying risk factors, including gestational hypertension. As a Patient Safety Advocate, my philosophy is rooted in preparation and personalized vigilance.

In Smyrna, Georgia, ensuring safety starts with the pre-operative assessment. I look for the "narrow pulse pressure" red flag. Research suggests that a pulse pressure lower than 45 mmHg is a strong predictor of hypotension and fetal heart rate abnormalities following an epidural. When I identify this in a patient history, I proactively manage the patient’s volume status—often by administering a fluid bolus before the procedure begins.

Throughout my career, I have observed that patients feel safer when they know their provider is watching more than just the basics. Perioperative care management is not just about keeping a patient asleep; it is about maintaining hemodynamic stability so that the patient wakes up feeling as well as possible. By integrating data points like pulse pressure into my anesthetic plan, I help smooth the physiological rollercoaster that pregnancy and surgery can create.

The human body’s adaptation to pregnancy is nothing short of miraculous, but it leaves little room for error during anesthesia. By understanding the nuances of pulse pressure changes, we can predict complications before they arise.

Whether I am writing for "The Atlanta Health Review" or standing at the head of the bed in an operating room, my goal remains constant: to advocate for the highest standard of care through knowledge, vigilance, and teamwork.

"True patient advocacy is proactive, not reactive. We prepare for the physiology we expect, but we remain vigilant for the changes we don't." — Ariana Nicole Lyons

A Commitment to Vigilance

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