Postoperative complications of thoracic surgery: Their recognition and treatment
By Leah E. Katz, CRNA, MA
A review of the complications following thoracic surgery and anesthesia, with an emphasis on common respiratory and cardiac abnormalities.
Print version: 1980;48(3):222-229.

 

Pulmonary physiology and the anesthetist- Part III
By Glenn W. Geelhoed, MD, FACS
The last of a three-part series on pulmonary physiology focuses on the patient with primary pulmonary disease prior to surgery.
Print version: 1980;48(3):230-236.

 

Cold stress in the newborn
By Mary Ellen Farney, CRNA, BA and
Frank L. Seleny, MD)
A discussion of the physiology of heat production and heat loss in newborn infants, stressing the importance of temperature monitoring in and out of the operating room.
Print version: 1980;48(3):237-240.

 

Hypnoanesthesia and analgesia
By Claudia Chandler, CRNA
A general overview of hypnosis and its clinical uses are presented.
Print version: 1980;48(3):241-247.

 

Education Feature: Writing a school philosophy
By Alice Bakutis, CRNA, PhD
A summary of major philosophical thought is presented to aid educators in distinguishing between conservative and progressive trends in education.
Print version: 1980;48(3):248-256.

 

Editorial
All about the specialty of nurse anesthesia - The AANA takes an active role at the National Student Nurses' Association Convention.
Print version: 1980;48(3):201.

 

News & Views
Print version: 1980;48(3):221.

 

Anesthesia for the epileptic with mental subnormality
By Sandra L. Weiss, CRNA, BA
A review of tle potential risks and anesthetic considerations encountered with these patients.
Print version: 1980;48(3):257-259.

 

Insurance Report
By Janessa L. Althouse, BSN, MA
AANA Loss Control Specialist
RX: Loss control-An analysis of anesthesia-related injuries.
Print version: 1980;48(3):277-279.

 

Legal Briefs
By William R. Kucera, JD
AANA Legal Counsel
Imputed negligence: The caption of the ship is sinking -Part II.
Print version: 1980;48(3):282-283.

 

Washington Scene
By Richard E. Verville
AANA Washington Consultant
More on funding legislation for the nurse anesthetist traineeship program.
Print version: 1980;48(3):287-289.

 

Abstracts
Print version: 1980;48(3):260,281, 290-291.

 

Book Reviews

Print version: 1980;48(3):196.

 

General and subscription information
Print version: 1980;48(3):192.

 

Index to advertisers
Print version: 1980;48(3):292.