Fibrous bile duct obstructions. Diagnosis, treatment, prognosis.

abstract：:Heated intraoperative intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIIC) was introduced at Altru Health System in August 2003 to offer the community a different treatment option for intraperitoneal carcinomatosis. The closed technique is performed to eliminate the risk of aerosolization and direct contact of the toxic chemotherapeut...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Foltz P,Wavrin C,Sticca R

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) usually requires lifelong treatment and sometimes surgery. Metacarpophalangeal joint (MCPJ) implant arthroplasty is one surgical treatment for patients with severe RA malformation of the finger joints. Although not a cure, MCPJ implant arthroplasty can enhance patients' quality of life by imp...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Roth M

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Advances in pharmacology, cell biology, and laser and fiberoptic technology are providing many opportunities in glaucoma research. As researchers increasingly understand the physiology of the eye, they develop new therapies. A wide variety of new drugs including dopaminergics, calcium channel blockers, and prostagland...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Martinelli AM

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Currently there is a shortage of cadaver organs that can be transplanted from one human being to another. In response to this shortage, scientists and medical researchers have developed techniques for transplanting animal organs into humans, a procedure known as xenotransplantation. This may address the shortage of or...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Derenge S,Bartucci MR

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Until recently, treatment options for patients with cystine calculi were not favorable. Using holmium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (YAG) lasers to fragment cystine calculi, however, may provide a minimally invasive and cost-effective alternative to current treatments. This article describes cystine calculi and the diagnost...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Adams DH,Abernathy BB

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One of the most troublesome ethical dilemmas that perioperative nurses face is do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders for surgical patients. The principles of futility, informed consent, autonomy, and beneficence underpin ethical decision making about DNR orders in surgical patients. ...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Jacobson BS

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This course for expanded perioperative role assumption as an RNFA intends to prepare nurses who eventually can become individually responsible for comprehensive care of the patient undergoing surgical intervention, and help them establish collegial relationships with other nursing colleagues, surgeons, and health care...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Rothrock JC

更新日期：1987-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Percutaneous transluminal balloon angioplasty (PTBA) is a minimally invasive and effective adjunct treatment for patients with atherosclerotic peripheral vascular disease. This surgical technique involves placing an intraarterial balloon within an obstructing arterial lesion and forcibly dilating the balloon under flu...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Henderson LJ,Kirkland JS

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Effective on-call clinical staffing is critical to providing perioperative services to patients requiring emergency surgical care. Without careful monitoring of continuous work hours and hours worked per week, staffing practices can adversely affect the ability of personnel to function and provide care. Managers and p...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Olmstead J,Falcone D,Lopez J,Mislan L,Murphy M,Acello T

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are three elements to consider with in vitro fertilization. First, the paramount concern needs to be the well-being and best interests of the child, even though he or she may be an embryo at the time. Second, some people think a child will solve their marital problems. Although couples seeking in vitro fertiliza...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Shannon TA

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Team members in ORs have frequent hand contact with many surfaces and sites during high workload, thus increasing the risk for microorganism cross-transmission. This study aimed at identifying risks for hand contamination and microorganism cross-transmission during invasive procedures in ORs. We carried out observatio...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Megeus V,Nilsson K,Karlsson J,Eriksson BI,Andersson AE

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Establishing a chapter nursing research committee can be a difficult task. Many perioperative nurses have not been exposed to research in their basic nursing programs or received graduate preparation in nursing research. This lack of exposure may result in disinterest in nursing research topics. This article explains ...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Yandrich TJ,McDermott D,Hensell MG

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of the RN first assistant (RNFA) has expanded and evolved during the past three decades. Studies that have examined patient care outcomes relative to RNFAs substituting for surgeons as first assistants have noted no resulting adverse consequences, and the use of RNFAs in surgery may improve patient outcomes. ...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Pear SM,Williamson TH

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgical smoke is formed when energy-generating devices (ie, electrosurgery units, lasers, powered instruments) raise the intracellular temperature of tissue to at least 100º C (212º F), causing tissue vaporization in the form of surgical smoke. Surgical smoke contains components that are known health hazards, such as...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Spruce L

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Foot ulceration in patients with diabetes increases the risk of lower extremity amputation. Major amputations produce substantial adverse consequences, increase length of hospital stay, diminish quality of life, and increase mortality. In this article, we describe approaches that decrease amputations and improve the q...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Howell RS,Criscitelli T,Woods JS,Gillette BM,Brem H,Gorenstein S

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The safety and security points discussed in this article are only a few of the awareness tips that can add to your personal safety. When reporting to work, especially during odd hours, be suspicious of all activities. Ask yourself, "What if?" Becoming a victim or not becoming a victim is easy. ...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Moore LR,Halstead MA

更新日期：1989-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reviews recently reported patient-to-patient transmission of disease during endoscopic procedures and discusses several important instrument reprocessing issues. In addition, the author offers several infection control recommendations to minimize the risk of patient infection during endoscopic procedures....

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Muscarella LF

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:TeamSTEPPS is a powerful, evidence-based tool available to perioperative leaders to promote patient safety. The program improves communication and develops highly effective teams that optimize the use of information, people, and resources; resolve conflicts; improve information sharing; eliminate barriers to quality a...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Steelman VM

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A three-part analysis was undertaken to increase understanding of the occurrence of pressure ulcers in lithotomy positions. An innovative measuring device was used to determine capillary pressure. Ankle blood pressure was measured compared to ankle height in 11 participants. Ankle systolic and diastolic pressure decre...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Roeder RA,Geddes LA,Corson N,Pell C,Otlewski M,Kemeny A

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ophthalmologists have been searching for a treatment to control intraocular pressure in difficult cases of glaucoma. The ideal treatment is one that is simple and effective and has few side effects. Transscleral cyclophotocoagulation is less damaging to the ciliary process than cyclocryotherapy in which a probe cooled...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Langseth FG

更新日期：1988-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Accreditation surveys protect patients and personnel by monitoring health care facility compliance with rules, regulations, and best practices. Accreditation, or the lack of it, can affect a facility's ability to be reimbursed. The ability of personnel to follow best practices and adhere to regulatory requirements in ...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Seavey RE

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A large number of vaginal hysterectomies are performed on an outpatient basis through ambulatory surgery units (ASU). Recognizing this trend, we researched the possibility of performing vaginal hysterectomies in our ASU and developed an outpatient vaginal hysterectomy protocol. The preoperative and postoperative educa...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Bran DF,Spellman JR,Summitt RL Jr

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Containment of unopened sterile supplies during procedures Key words: unopened sterile instruments, unopened sterile supplies, contamination, containment, event-related sterility. Contamination of solutions in sterile basins Key words: sterile basin, splash basin, instrument table, solution contamination, surgical sit...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Cahn J

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several months after we initiated our PAS program, the AABB scrutinized our policy and procedure manual. At the same time, the JCAHO conducted an inspection of our blood bank and its standards. Both reviews were positive, which provided all of us involved in the PAS program with a tremendous sense of accomplishment. E...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Specht MD,Hofer JE,Valentine NK,Keturi J

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sterile surgical gloves are used to protect patients and health care workers (HCWs) from infection during surgery and to shield HCWs from exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Based on increased reports of latex allergy, many HCWs now use nonlatex surgical gloves as a substitute for natural rubber gloves. Little is known,...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Korniewicz DM,Garzon L,Seltzer J,Kennedy N,Feinleib M

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Though often difficult, ethical decision making is necessary when caring for surgical patients. Perioperative nurses have to recognize ethical dilemmas and should be prepared to take action based on the ethical code outlined in the American Nurses Association's (ANA's) Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive State...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： King CA

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Blood administration safety is the result of accurate identification of patients to blood products before transfusions, appropriate care and administration of blood products, and rapid recognition and intervention when adverse reactions occur. Health care institutions have an obligation to provide staff members clearl...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Craig V,Bower JO

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bed bugs Key words: bed bugs, pest management, infestation, transmission. Warming irrigation fluids Key words: irrigation fluid, warming fluid, hypothermia, warming cabinet. Fasting before surgery Key words: fasting, NPO, liquids, solids. Advanced cardiac life support requirements for perioperative nurses Key words: a...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Ogg MJ

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Perioperative personnel must clean and disinfect the perioperative environment numerous times throughout the day to help prevent the risk of exposing patients to pathogenic microorganisms. However, this practice exposes perioperative team members to chemicals that could be harmful to their health. Exposure to cleaning...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Spruce L

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of preemptive analgesia is to reduce postoperative pain, contributing to a more comfortable recovery period and reducing the need for narcotic pain control. The efficacy of preemptive analgesia remains controversial. This systematic review of the literature evaluated the efficacy of nonsteroidal anti-infla...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Penprase B,Brunetto E,Dahmani E,Forthoffer JJ,Kapoor S

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00