Explore professional opportunities as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Print version: 1990;58(1):2-4.

 

By Karen L. Zaglaniczny, CRNA, MS

Development of the current certification examination

Print version: 1990;58(1):5-7.

 

Herpetic whitlow: An occupational hazard  

Nurse anesthetists are among the many health care professionals considered to be at high risk for acquiring this herpes infection from their patients.

Print version: 1990;58(1):8-13.

 

By Paula M. Goodrich, MS

The use of naloxone in patients who have received large doses of narcotic analgesics during the course of an operative procedure requires specific considerations which are explored here.

Print version: 1990;58(1):14-16.

 

The nature of sleep  

This review provides anesthetists with an understanding of the scientific foundations of normal sleep to enhance their knowledge of pharmacologically induced sleep.

Print version: 1990;58(1):36-44.

Preoxygenation of patients for coronary artery bypass grafting: Vital capacity versus tidal breathing

By Steven W. Galyon, CRNA, MS

In this original research article, the author concludes that vital capacity breathing is as effective as 3 minutes of tidal breathing in elevating the PaO2 in patients with significant coronary artery disease prior to a rapid sequence induction.

Print version: 1990;58(1):45-48.

 

In this the sixth chapter of the AANA Journal Update Course, the author looks at the computerized anesthesia record keepers, their history, development and current technology. Advantages and disadvantages of computerized record keepers from both clinical and legal standpoints will be explored.

Print version: 1990;58(1):49-56.

 

Legal Briefs  

By Gene A. Blumenreich, JD

Hospital privileges

Print version: 1990;58(1):66-68.

 

Washington Scene  

The president's health policies for 1990

Print version: 1990;58(1):70-71.

 

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