AANA Membership Survey results- Fiscal year 1985
This report is based on responses provided to questions contained in the fiscal year 1985 AANA dues statement. It is part of an ongoing collection of data that, in an aggregate sense, describes the practice of CRNAs in today's health care system.
Print version: 1985;53(1):27-37.

 

Primary care and preanesthetic assessment of the severely traumatized patient
By Jeffrey A. Katz, MD
The author reviews the clinical management of the severely traumatized patient, emphasizing the anesthetist's role in airway management and resuscitation with fluids.

Print version: 1985;53(1):38-47.

 

A review of cerebral aneurysms and their anesthetic management

By Sheree L. Helms, CRNA, BSN
Joe R. Williams, CRNA, MS
A summary of the pathophysiology of intracranial aneurysms, with special emphasis on the anesthetic management of ruptured and unruptured cerebral aneurysms, is provided.
Print version: 1985;53(1):48-53.

 

Communicating effectively: The preoperative interview
By John G. Aker, CRNA, BS
The preoperative interview is the beginning of the anesthetist-patient relationship. The author describes communication techniques which can be utilized to aid in the interview process, as well as throughout the course of the anesthetist-patient relationship.
Print version: 1985;53(1):54-59.

 

AANA Journal Course: The anesthetic management of the patient-A case approach. Part VI-Anesthesia and pheochromocytoma
By Cathy Mastropietro, CRNA, MEd
Whenever a sustained hypertension occurs in a young, otherwise healthy individual, pheochromocytoma should be suspected. This article reviews the normal adrenergic neuron as well as the etiology, pathophysiology and anesthetic principles that are of concern in the patient with pheochromocytoma.
Print version: 1985;53(1):60-69.

 

Letters to the editor
Anaphylaxis and chemonucleolysis revisited
Print version: 1985;53(1):5,95-100.

 

Legal Briefs
By Gene A. Blumenreich, JD
Is the administration of anesthesia the practice of medicine?
Print version: 1985;53(1):71-72.

 

Washington scene
By Richard E. Verville, JD
A look at the new Congress.
Print version: 1985;53(1):90-94.

 

General and subscription information
Print version: 1985;53(1):2.

 

Index to advertisers
Print version: 1985;53(1):104.

 

Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs/Schools List of Program Accreditation Status
Print version: 1985;53(1):101-102.