AORN Journal

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Articles in March 2005 issue of AORN Journal

• AORN foundation shares results of scholarship recipient survey
  by Terri Goodman
• Recommended practices for electrosurgery
• The pros and cons of medical liability reform
  by Catherine Sparkman
• 2005 Ad
• Call for speakers for the 2006 AORN Congress
• A critical shortage of surgical technologist creates collaboration between rivals
  by Elizabeth Weindorfer
• Two decision-making pathways detected in human brain
• Efficacy of preoperative antimicrobial skin preparation solutions on biofilm bacteria
  by Daryl S. Paulson
• Graduates of foreign nursing schools in US ORs
  by Ellen K. Murphy
• Transrectal ultrasound-guided biopsy; vacuum mixing systems; regional anesthesia; laparoscopic cholecystectomy
  by George Allen
• Addressing the trauma of anesthesia awareness
  by Suzanne C. Beyea
• Recommended practices for endoscopic minimally invasive surgery
• Woman's age a major factor in assisted reproduction
• Perioperative nurses and patient outcomes—mortality, complications, and length of stay
  by Robin P. Newhouse
• A look at a successful perioperative nurse extern-intern program
  by Thomas J. Courney
• New study looks at sudden infant death syndrome
• Healthcare Marketing, Sales and Service: an Executive's Companion
  by Sharon Giarrizzo-Wilson
• Specialty assembly newsletters go online
• Body fat and activity level predictors of premature death
• Health Care Management in Mind: Eight Careers
  by Robin Marles
• Creating an optimal operating room schedule
  by Murray V. Calichman
• Necrotizing fasciitis; cleaning hospital toys; disinfecting noncritical items; clinical practice patterns; barrier protection
  by Joan Blanchard
• AORN guidance statement: sharps injury prevention in the perioperative setting
• The DASH Diet for Hypertension
  by Royceann D. Brechtel
• Membership: it is all about the mission
  by William J. Duffy
• Swedish patients' perceptions of a preoperative skin test
  by Rosalie Hammarsten
• Telephone support helps patients who had a stroke
• Breast augmentation Pitts may be unsafe
• Autism diagnosis increase corresponds to more awareness
• AORN Foundation announces 2004-2005 scholarship recipients
• Strategies for Nursing Leadership
  by Sara Lynn Brian
• Are you a professional?
  by Nancy J. Girard
• Corrections
• AORN offers new, improved OR product directory
• New screening recommended for older male smokers