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Industry: Email Alert RSS Feed10 years ago in the AORN Journal - Perioperative Time Capsule - Brief Article
AORN Journal, April, 2002
Achilles tendon ruptures occur most frequently in men between 30 and 40 years of age, according to one article. Proponents of surgical treatment for the ailment cite diminished rates of subsequent ruptures as rationale for open treatment. * An article on perioperative education tells of the effects of past nursing shortages.
In the 1950s, for example, a shortage led to associate degree nursing programs. * One author outlines implementation of cluster staffing in an 11-suite OR. * In "Clinical Issues," a reader asks if the bloodborne pathogens standard includes more than universal precautions. The answer advises that additional methods will be needed to meet the requirements of the new standard.
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