{"title":"Can your hypochlorite solutions withstand the test of time?","authors":"","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":79468,"journal":{"name":"Today's surgical nurse","volume":"20 4","pages":"38-41"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"20901520","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Reprocessing is key for infection control in ambulatory care.","authors":"B Kronemyer","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Principles and guidelines for equipment and instrument reprocessing and environmental controls are the same for all health care settings. Meticulous aseptic technique and storage of multi-dose medications is vital to reprocessing. Each setting must be individually evaluated in terms of whether to reuse items.</p>","PeriodicalId":79468,"journal":{"name":"Today's surgical nurse","volume":"20 3","pages":"17-9"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"20901544","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Consider using maggots.","authors":"A Krajacic","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Although once used to treat a multitude of conditions, maggot therapy was replaced almost entirely by the advent of antibiotics. During treatment, maggots liquify necrotic tissue and kill bacteria in the wound, stimulating healing. Despite its benefits, maggot therapy should not be used as an alternative to emergent surgery.</p>","PeriodicalId":79468,"journal":{"name":"Today's surgical nurse","volume":"20 3","pages":"28-32"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"20901548","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Surgeon--assistant communication.","authors":"R Davidhizar, S Dowd","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Although conflict is often viewed negatively, in reality, patient care can be enhanced by a combination of conflict and collaborative techniques. Strategic timing, along with an appropriate location for the interaction, is important in resolving a disagreement. A defensive approach will only cause an interaction to escalate--use a calm, objective approach instead.</p>","PeriodicalId":79468,"journal":{"name":"Today's surgical nurse","volume":"20 3","pages":"33-6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"20901549","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Ketamine abuse--a new edge.","authors":"J Dillmann","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Ketamine produces effects of a psychological nature that normally last about 30 minutes, depending on the method of administration. Operating room personnel should be aware of the warning signs of ketamine addiction, and if necessary, work toward having the individual seek treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":79468,"journal":{"name":"Today's surgical nurse","volume":"20 3","pages":"37-9"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"20901550","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Working in surgery is sometimes like playing a game of clue.","authors":"K Ball","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":79468,"journal":{"name":"Today's surgical nurse","volume":"20 3","pages":"3-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"20901540","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Striking fear in the hearts of physicians--the National Practitioners' Data Bank.","authors":"L Rosen","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":79468,"journal":{"name":"Today's surgical nurse","volume":"20 3","pages":"42-3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"20901551","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"VRE--what every health care provider needs to know.","authors":"S Mikos-Schild","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Enterococci are the second most common cause of nosocomial infections in the United States, and primarily cause urinary tract, surgical wound, soft tissue, and bloodstream infections. Patients at greater risk of acquiring VRE are those with lengthy hospital stays, those who have undergone multi-antibiotic treatment, surgical patients (transplants, cardiothoracic, and intra-abdominal), and the immunocompromised. Because the mode of transmission is via the hands of health care workers, good handwashing technique is key to prevention and control.</p>","PeriodicalId":79468,"journal":{"name":"Today's surgical nurse","volume":"20 3","pages":"13-6; quiz 40-1"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"20901542","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"ACIP adopts guidelines on immunizing health care workers.","authors":"C A Richards","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Maintaining immunity is an essential part of prevention and infection control programs. The ACIP strongly recommends all health care workers be vaccinated against hepatitis B influenza measles, mumps, rubella varicella.</p>","PeriodicalId":79468,"journal":{"name":"Today's surgical nurse","volume":"20 3","pages":"20-2"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"20901545","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Hepatitis C virus--what you don't know can hurt you.","authors":"","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>About 4 million Americans have hepatitis C. Many do not know they are infected because they experience few if any symptoms for many years. But others develop serious, sometimes fatal liver disease. Although questions remain as to who to treat, when to treat, and how to treat, no one disagrees that awareness and education are crucial for control of hepatitis C transmission.</p>","PeriodicalId":79468,"journal":{"name":"Today's surgical nurse","volume":"20 3","pages":"23-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"20901546","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}