Seminars in perioperative nursing
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This article examines physiological and psychological benefits of laughter and humor. These are essential tools that can successfully combat the stress and pressure of the perioperative environment. Used in tandem with "life balancing skills," they can enrich the work arena and help nurses rekindle passion and meaning in their lives.
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Semin Perioper Nurs · Jan 1999
ReviewAssessing the practicality of research findings for clinical practice.
Reading research articles can be challenging, but it also can be stimulating. Once you get a system for reviewing articles and interpreting their worth and value to your practice, you will find much usable information. Reviewing articles with the focus of assessing their importance to clinical practice could be done with a research committee of your local AORN chapter. ⋯ Research is not a mystery; it is the answer to a mystery. It is necessary to the future of perioperative nursing. Change practice with empirical evidence!
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Semin Perioper Nurs · Jan 1999
Comparative StudyPostoperative pain management in the non-Hispanic white and Mexican American older adult.
The purpose of this study was to assess use of pain relief measures and satisfaction with postoperative pain management among non-Hispanic white and Mexican American older adults after abdominal surgery. Findings revealed interpatient and intraethnic diversity, endorsing the importance of careful patient assessment and examining patient satisfaction for quality assurance/improvement.
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Self-care is that self-initiated behavior that people choose to incorporate into their daily lives. The purpose of self-care is to promote health and general well-being. ⋯ However, while many health care providers understand the benefits of self-care, they do not care for themselves adequately. This article incorporates a holistic view of self-care and reviews common strategies that perioperative nurses may consider to improve the quality of their lives and to reduce stress.
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Semin Perioper Nurs · Jan 1998
ReviewMalignant hyperthermia: a potentially fatal complication of anesthesia.
Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is an uncommon cause of anesthetic-induced death; it is an inherited disorder that is triggered by the administration of anesthetic drugs. MH is triggered by the administration of volatile anesthetic agents and succinylcholine, a depolarizing muscle relaxant. It is imperative that the perianesthesia staff be familiar with the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamic properties of dantrolene, which is the only known agent effective in the treatment and prophylaxis of MH.