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AORN Journal, Nov, 2004
An author says the most controversial subject for nurses today is the so-called professionalization of nursing. * A column titled "Great moments in surgery" celebrates the discovery of anesthesia from ancient attempts to alleviate pain to the first successful use of ether. * An article provides information about purchasing, using, and maintaining stainless steel instruments.
The author suggests that the best technique for avoiding disease transmission would be to consider all needles disposable. * A preliminary program for the 12th AORN Congress includes education sessions titled "Hyperbaric Chamber-Implications for Future Use," and "Operating Room Nursing is Nursing."
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