20 years ago in the AORN Journal

AORN Journal, Sept, 2007

An article describes the use of an expandable prosthesis, which prevents limb-length discrepancy in children who have undergone limb-sparing surgery to remove malignant bone tumors. * The AORN "Statement on perioperative nursing care of the patient with acquired immune deficiency syndrome" is published, and "Clinical Issues" provides an update on precautions nurses should take when caring for patients with AIDS. * "Ambulatory Surgery" discusses allowing family members and friends to observe a patient's surgery via a television monitor. * A news item reports that 43% of physicians surveyed believed that the reputation of a hospital's physicians is the best measure of whether a hospital provides quality care.

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