AORN Journal

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Articles in August 2002 issue of AORN Journal

• Adult sleepwalking may be linked to genetic disorder - President's Message - Brief Article
• Vitamins play a positive role in preserving eyesight - Home Study Program - Brief Article
• Bacterial foodborne infections show dramatic decline - Brief Article - Statistical Data Included
• Basic Pharmacology for Nurses. - book review
  by Vicki Dreger
• Tipping the scale toward satisfaction is in our control - Editorial
  by Brenda S. Gregory Dawes
• New surgical procedure for hemorrhoid sufferers - Home Study Program - Brief Article
• Ethics in perioperative practice—duty to self
  by Patricia C. Seifert
• Women's Health Patient Education Resource Manual. - book review
  by Gwendolyn Watkins
• Patient safety first - Letters
  by Vicki Dreger
• Diabetes mellitus and its chronic complications - Home Study Program
  by Barbara K. Bailes
• Benefits of process change in the care and handling of rigid endoscopes - Clinical Innovations
  by Jean Workman
• Aseptic technique; transporting sterilized items; washing instruments in the scrub sink; airway fires - Clinical Issues
  by Ramona Conner
• Corrections - Correction Notice
• Allergens in carpets may increase children's asthma risk - Home Study Program - Brief Article
• Lessons about patient safety from Jean Reeder - Patient Safety First
  by Suzanne C. Beyea
• Educational opportunities from the Center for Perioperative Education - Educational Opportunities
• Updated asthma guidelines released - Brief Article
• Teenagers exposed to tobacco advertising in retail stores - Home Study Program - Brief Article
• Nurse staffing; needle-stick injuries; surgical site infections; surgical boots - Evidence For Practice
  by Suzanne C. Beyea
• Home Study prize winners announced - Educational Opportunities
• AORN's response to the nursing shortage in perioperative settings - Headquarters Report
  by Suzanne C. Beyea
• Reducing the hazards of exposure to cornstarch glove powder
  by Richard G. Cuming
• Kava-containing supplements may cause liver damage - Evidence For Practice - Brief Article
• Perioperative time capsule - Brief Article
• Award established for patient education ideas - Headquarters Report
• Nursing campaign wins national public relations award - Brief Article
• Second annual Federal Affairs Conference and Lobby Day a success - Health Policy Issues
  by Candace L. Romig
• Do-not-resuscitate orders in the OR—do they work for the patient? - Opinion
  by Mary Roberts
• Do-not-resuscitate orders in the OR—suspend or enforce?
  by Susan Goldberg
• Supplemental Perioperative Oxygen to Reduce the Incidence of Surgical-Wound Infection - Brief Article
  by George Allen
• Remember to use your member identification number - Opinion
• Risk of tumor transmission from organ donors small - Brief Article
• Physical Activity and Coronary Heart Disease in Women: Is "No Pain, No Gain" Passe? - Brief Article
  by Mary Lynne Weemering
• Disruptive behavior and patient safety - President's Message
  by Donna S. Watson
• The changing face of hand protection - Home Study Program - Statistical Data Included
  by Peter B. Graves
• Performing modified ultrafiltration on pediatric patients
  by Lauren Quattro
• Fire and Life Safety in Health Care Facilities. - book review
  by Ann Barton