AORN JOURNAL DECEMBER 1992, VOL 56, NO 6 Standards of practice, recent changes; preparing AORN Journal job descriptions that reflect these standards; how these standards relate to practice (CI) 56 (Oct 92) Index to Volume 55-56 739 ARTIM, LAWRENCE S January-December 1992 jt auth see Lockhart, Joan S 55 (Feb 92) 458 BAILES, BARBARA K This index is divided into two sections, the Home Study Program. Disseminated intravascular Author Section and the Subject Section. coagulation: Principles, treatment, nursing man- Articles are entered under the name(s) of the agement 55 (Feb 92) 517 BAKER, Joy D author(s) in the author section and under one or Project 2000: Project team investigates how the more subjects in the subject section. AORN Association’s organizational structure can be recommended practices are entered under the improved to meet future changes and challenges appropriate subject(s) and under “AORN” in 56 (Dec 92) 1034 the Subject Section. Subject headings are taken BALASUNDARAM, SENGODA G jt auth see Docker, Carolyn S 55 (Jan 92) 167 from the Cumulative Index to Nursing and BALL, KAY A Allied Health Literature. Changing our health care system should be every- one’s ‘agenda’ (PM) 56 (Aug 92) 204 Abbreviations used in this index: Communication means participation (PM) 55 (Jun 92) 1344 BR Board Report Each new year means new ideas, new energy, more change (PM) 56 (Dec 92) 1028 Cl Clinical Issues Getting students into the OR is only half the battle Compute Computers in the OR (PM) 56 (Jul 92) 8 CR Committee Report Planning is the key to strong growth (PM) 55 (Apr EC Elder Care 92) 952 ED Editorial Quality isn’t a catchword; it’s a way of life (PM) 56 (Oct 92) 620 HR Headquarters Report Take time to pamper your way to success (PM) 55 Joint Author (May 92) 1156 OR Nursing Law When nursing organizations collaborate everyone Legislation wins (PM) 56 (Sep 92) 416 O Opinion Who’s listening to whom? (PM) 56 (Nov 92) 824 BARRETT, Jo B Pharmacist’s Corner AIDS and nursing: Attitudes and knowledge of PI Practical Innovations AIDS affect comfort in providing care 55 (Jan PM President’s Message 92) 241 Proj 2000 Project 2000 BEADLE, PATRICIA K jt auth see Pobojewski, Barbara J 56 (Jul 92) 98 BECK, WILLIAM C AUTHOR SECTION The surgical mask: Another ‘sacred cow’? (Ed) 55 (Apr 92) 955. Letter 55 (Jun 92) 1351. Letter 56 ALLEN, DALE E; GIRARD, NANCY J (Sep 92) 424 Attitudes toward certification: A pilot study 55 BEITZ, JANICE M (Mar 92) 817. Letter 56 (Aug 92) 216 Project Alpha: A nursing elective implemented in ALPERS, DEBORAH a general systems theory curriculum 55 (May 92) jt auth see Edel, Elizabeth M 56 (Aug 92) 326 1218 ANDERSON, LEIGH G BELKIN, NATHAN L Combating crime in outpatient surgery centers: Barrier materials: Their influence on surgical Monitoring behaviors and practices 55 (Mar 92) wound infections 55 (Jun 92) 1521 801 BENZ, JOHN D APPLEGEET, CAROL; WARD, SUZANNE Injectable local anesthetics (Pharm) 55 (Jan 92) Award for Excellence: Award for Excellence 274 recipients challenge nurses to destroy walls to BOwMAN, ROBERT J create a new future, become mentors 55 (Jun 92) jt auth see Johnson, Gayle M 56 (Aug 92) 282 1385 BRADLEY, JAMES P; OMoDIO, LORI G; CRIDER, JANINE R 1140 AORN JOURNAL DECEMBER 1992, VOL 56, NO 6 Standards of practice, recent changes; preparing AORN Journal job descriptions that reflect these standards; how these standards relate to practice (CI) 56 (Oct 92) Index to Volume 55-56 739 ARTIM, LAWRENCE S January-December 1992 jt auth see Lockhart, Joan S 55 (Feb 92) 458 BAILES, BARBARA K This index is divided into two sections, the Home Study Program. Disseminated intravascular Author Section and the Subject Section. coagulation: Principles, treatment, nursing man- Articles are entered under the name(s) of the agement 55 (Feb 92) 517 BAKER, Joy D author(s) in the author section and under one or Project 2000: Project team investigates how the more subjects in the subject section. AORN Association’s organizational structure can be recommended practices are entered under the improved to meet future changes and challenges appropriate subject(s) and under “AORN” in 56 (Dec 92) 1034 the Subject Section. Subject headings are taken BALASUNDARAM, SENGODA G jt auth see Docker, Carolyn S 55 (Jan 92) 167 from the Cumulative Index to Nursing and BALL, KAY A Allied Health Literature. Changing our health care system should be every- one’s ‘agenda’ (PM) 56 (Aug 92) 204 Abbreviations used in this index: Communication means participation (PM) 55 (Jun 92) 1344 BR Board Report Each new year means new ideas, new energy, more change (PM) 56 (Dec 92) 1028 Cl Clinical Issues Getting students into the OR is only half the battle Compute Computers in the OR (PM) 56 (Jul 92) 8 CR Committee Report Planning is the key to strong growth (PM) 55 (Apr EC Elder Care 92) 952 ED Editorial Quality isn’t a catchword; it’s a way of life (PM) 56 (Oct 92) 620 HR Headquarters Report Take time to pamper your way to success (PM) 55 Joint Author (May 92) 1156 OR Nursing Law When nursing organizations collaborate everyone Legislation wins (PM) 56 (Sep 92) 416 O Opinion Who’s listening to whom? (PM) 56 (Nov 92) 824 BARRETT, Jo B Pharmacist’s Corner AIDS and nursing: Attitudes and knowledge of PI Practical Innovations AIDS affect comfort in providing care 55 (Jan PM President’s Message 92) 241 Proj 2000 Project 2000 BEADLE, PATRICIA K jt auth see Pobojewski, Barbara J 56 (Jul 92) 98 BECK, WILLIAM C AUTHOR SECTION The surgical mask: Another ‘sacred cow’? (Ed) 55 (Apr 92) 955. Letter 55 (Jun 92) 1351. Letter 56 ALLEN, DALE E; GIRARD, NANCY J (Sep 92) 424 Attitudes toward certification: A pilot study 55 BEITZ, JANICE M (Mar 92) 817. Letter 56 (Aug 92) 216 Project Alpha: A nursing elective implemented in ALPERS, DEBORAH a general systems theory curriculum 55 (May 92) jt auth see Edel, Elizabeth M 56 (Aug 92) 326 1218 ANDERSON, LEIGH G BELKIN, NATHAN L Combating crime in outpatient surgery centers: Barrier materials: Their influence on surgical Monitoring behaviors and practices 55 (Mar 92) wound infections 55 (Jun 92) 1521 801 BENZ, JOHN D APPLEGEET, CAROL; WARD, SUZANNE Injectable local anesthetics (Pharm) 55 (Jan 92) Award for Excellence: Award for Excellence 274 recipients challenge nurses to destroy walls to BOwMAN, ROBERT J create a new future, become mentors 55 (Jun 92) jt auth see Johnson, Gayle M 56 (Aug 92) 282 1385 BRADLEY, JAMES P; OMoDIO, LORI G; CRIDER, JANINE R 1140 DECEMBER 1992, VOL 56, NO 6 AORN JOURNAL BRADLEY - FERNSEBNER Achilles tendon ruptures: Intraoperative techniques experiences 55 (Feb 92) 563 for repair 55 (Apr 92) 994 DENHOLM, BONNIE G; LEHR, PEGGY S BRAZEN, LINDA ACS Clinical Congress: Surgeons gather to discuss Project 2000: The difference between conceptual AIDS, trauma, ethics, infection control, and qual- models, practice models 56 (Nov 92) 840 ity assurance 55 (Jan 92) 250 Project 2000: Project team will redefine periopera- Author survey: Authors rate satisfaction, offer tive terms, reconceptualize the role of periopera- advice to novice authors, explain motivation to tive nurses 55 (Feb 92) 454 write for publication 55 (Feb 92) 602 Project 2000: Project teams developing models; DOCKER, CAROLYN S; MUTHUSAMY, RANGASAMY; defining perioperative practice, terminology 56 BALASUNDARAM, SENGODA G; DuRAN, CARLOS G (Aug 92) 220 Intraoperative echocardiography: An essential tool BRAZYTIS, KATHLEEN E; HERGENROEDER, PATRICK T in cardiac surgery 55 (Jan 92) 167 Arthroscopic ankle surgery: Overcoming anatomic Dopson, Davip K difficulties with improved techniques 55 (Feb 92) jt auth see Everett, Cynthia L 55 (May 92) 1194 492 DONALD, PAUL J Brooks, RAYMOND R Combined middle fossa/infratemporal fossa What to look for when you change jobs (O) 55 surgery: The challenge of skull base tumor resec- (Mar 92) 865 tion 55 (Feb 92) 480 Brown, LESLEY J DOOHER, DAviD T jt auth see Young, Mary A 56 (Sep 92) 488 jt auth see Fay, Margaret F 55 (Jun 92) 1500 BROWN, MARLENE DuRAN, CARLOS G jt auth see Goldenberg, Robert A 55 (Mar 92) 759 jt auth see Docker, Carolyn S$ 55 (Jan 92) 167 CARSTENS, VICKI L; EARNSHAW, PETER H EARNSHAW, PETER H Postoperative orthopedic autotransfusion: jt auth see Carstens, Vicki L 56 (Aug 92) 272 Successful management for the total knee arthro- ECCLESTON, ScoTT B plasty patient 56 (Aug 92) 272 Gloving: Clinical question demands further CHANA, CHERYL H research 56 (Aug 92) 265 Documenting the nursing process: A perioperative EDEL, ELIZABETH M; ALPERS, DEBORAH nursing care plan 55 (May 92) 1231 Creative strategies for retaining OR nurse recruits CLARK, KAREN L (PI) 56 (Aug 92) 326 OR nursing in Germany during the Persian Gulf ELKINS, RONALD C crisis: A reservist’s experience 55 (Feb 92) 504 jt auth see Wright, Patricia A 56 (Oct 92) 638 CLARK, MICHELLE F ENSMINGER, JANE A Traveling nurses: One solution to supplementing Becoming active at the chapter level is an impor- your OR staff 55 (May 92) 1249 tant precursor to running for national office (O) CoLvIN, DONALD B 55 (May 92) 1259 jt auth see Graling, Paula R 55 (Apr 92) 1029 ESPERSON, CHRISTINE C COWLARD, DAVINA M Using emergency blankets to keep ice frozen (PI) Annotated tray lists save time, decrease errors (PI) 55 (Jun 92) 1579 55 (Jan 92) 286 Esposito, BARBARA W; GIGLIO, CAROLYN A; LIBASI, CRIDER, JANINE R MARK J; NAKHGEVANY, KARIM B; ZELTT, KAREN jt auth see Bradley, James P 55 (Apr 92) 994 Facial trauma: Management in the patient with CRUZ, LAURIE D multiple system injuries 55 (Jun 92) 1467 AORN testifies on priority issues; proposed bills EVERETT, CYNTHIA L; WALKER, CYNTHIA L; address reimbursement, health care reform Dopson, DaviD K (Legis) 55 (Jun 92) 1558 Home Study Program. Arthroscopic fixation of Medical waste: Science vs politics (Legis) 55 (Mar osteochondritis dissecans: Outpatient treatment 92) 855 for condylar defects (Everett) 55 (May 92) 1194 Reimbursement for advanced practitioners exam- FARBER, ROBERT D ined; new laws address disease transmission, jt auth see Rauscher, Judy 56 (Oct 92) 666 employment discrimination, advance directives FARLEY, Mary J (Legis) 55 (Apr 92) 1082 Thought and talk: The intrapersonal component of CUNNINGHAM, SARAH human communication 56 (Sep 92) 481 jt auth see Goldenberg, Robert A 55 (Mar 92) 759 Fay, MARGARET F; DOOHER, DAviD T DAVISON-CREWS, ESTLLE Surgical gloves: Measuring cost and barrier effec- Covert actions by a coworker 56 (Nov 92) 869 tiveness 55 (Jun 92) 1500. Letter 56 (Nov 92) DELONG, DEANNA L 1500 Preoperative holding area: Personalizing patients’ FERNSEBNER, BILLIE AORN JOURNAL DECEMBER 1992, VOL 56, NO 6 FERNSEBNER - HURRAY Film Review. Cost-effective healthcare in a haz- Colorado Nurses’ Association’s annual educational ardous environment 55 (Feb 92) 610 seminar. Chautauqua ‘92: Challenges, Changes, Film Review. A line of defense — viral precau- and Choices 56 (Nov 92) 943 tions in the OR 56 (Sep 92) 562 GOLDENBERG, ROBERT A; BROWN, MARLENE; FINCHAM, JACK E CUNNINGHAM, SARAH Perioperative implications of tobacco use (Pharm) Laser stapedotomy: A new method of correcting 56 (Sep 92) 531 deafness 55 (Mar 92) 759 FoGG, DOROTHY Goop, LORENA P Orthopedic endoscopy case classification; OR Compartment syndrome: A closer look at etiology, laser fires; ethylene oxide exposure risks; patient treatment 56 (Nov 92) 904 positioning; dressings for IV sites (CI) 56 (Sep GRAEVE, Lor! J 92) 552 Returning to school for an advanced degree: A Retrieving flash sterilized items; occupational short-term investment with long-term gains 56 exposure to blood-borne pathogens; sponge, nee- (Sep 92) 477 dle, instrument counts (CI) 55 (Apr 92) 1091 GRALING, PAULA R; COLVIN, DONALD B Foss, JoDY The lithotomy position in colon surgery: Project 2000: AORN will form specialty assem- Postoperative complications 55 (Apr 92) 1029 blies as a result of Project Team recommendation GuUZZO, PATRICIA M 55 (Mar 92) 714 jt auth see Pobojewski, Barbara J 56 (Jul 92) 98 Fox, VICKI HAINES, NANCY Passing surgical instruments, sharps without injury Same day surgery: Coordinating the education pro- (CD) 55 (Jan 92) 264 cess 55 (Feb 92) 573 Fox, VICKI J; ROTHROCK, JANE C; SKELTON, MILHA HALLENBECK, PAULA; SANNIEZ, CECILIA K; RYAN, The mentoring relationship 56 (Nov 92) 858 ANDREA B; NEILEY, BETH; SUGARBAKER, PAUL H GAEHLE, KAY E; Moore, SHIRLEY; WEST, SHEILA; Home Study Program. Cytoreductive surgery and WEINDEL, JANA; LENKE, LAWRENCE G intraperitoneal chemotherapy: Treatment for peri- Home Study Program. Thoracolumbar burst frac- toneal carcinomatosis 56 (Jul 92) 50 tures: Surgical intervention from a nursing per- HARRIS, ELIZABETH A spective 55 (Mar 92) 721 jt auth see Scott, Susan M 56 (Aug 92) 242 GENITON, DANIEL J Harris, Mary H A comparison of three anesthetic agents (Pharm) Flash sterilization: Is it safe for routine use? 55 55 (Jun 92) 1562 (Jun 92) 1547. Letter 56 (Sep 92) 424 GIGLIO, CAROLYN A HAUGHT, ROGER jt auth see Esposito, Barbara W 55 (Jun 92) 1467 jt auth see Horattas, Mark C 55 (May 92) 1282 GIORDANO, BEVERLY P HERGENROEDER, PATRICK T Hurricanes Andrew and Iniki are still with us (Ed) jt auth see Brazytis, Kathleen E 55 (Feb 92) 492 56 (Nov 92) 829 HILL, EpitH M; LOWENSTEIN, LINDA E Let’s have a ‘back to basics’ holiday (Ed) 56 (Dec Preceptors: Valuable members of the orientation 92) 1031 process 55 (May 92) 1237 GIRARD, NANCY J HOLZwortH, GAIL W Project 2000: Project team identifies practice Mission Liberia — 1989: A memorable experience model criteria 56 (Oct 92) 630 55 (May 92) 1183 jt auth see Allen, Dale E 55 (Mar 92) 817 HoratTtas, MARK C; HAUGHT, ROGER GIRARD, NANCY J; WATSON, DONNA S Managing appendicitis in the elderly patient (EC) Project 2000: Practice models for perioperative 55 (May 92) 1282 nursing, effectiveness initiative being explored by Houck, PHYLLIS M Project Teams 55 (Jan 92) 14 jt auth see Radziewicz, Kathleen M 55 (Apr 92) GLEASON, Mary P 1060 jt auth see Perry, Catherine M 55 (Apr 92) 970 HUBBARD, M SUSAN; WADSWORTH, KAREN; GOLDBAUM, CELESTE TELFORD, GORDON L; QUEBBEMAN, EDWARD J Bloodborne pathogen standard, small-bore Reducing blood contamination and injury in the catheters, medical waste, nurse practitioner reim- OR: A study of the effectiveness of protective bursement, veteran medical care issues addressed garments and OR procedures 55 (Jan 92) 194. (Legis) 56 (Dec 92) 1110 Letter 56 (Oct 92) 627 Clinical nurse training, Drug Enforcement Agency Hurray, JOAN M; SAVER, CYNTHIA L members, patient restraints, nursing education, Home Study Program. Arterial blood gas interpre- Bloodborne Disease Standard, safety alerts tation: Improving perioperative skills 55 (Jan 92) (Legis) 56 (Nov 92) 947 180 1142 AORN JOURNAL DECEMBER 1992, VOL 56, NO 6 JABUSCH - LOWENSTEIN JABUSCH, M JANE KNEEDLER, JULIE A, ET AL Computerizing surgeons’ preference sheets (PI) 55 Reconceptualizing, redefining perioperative nurs- (Apr 92) 1094 ing: Project team report 56 (Oct 92) 688 JACKLE, MARY KOCH, FRANCES A; SOLOMON, RONNI P; NASH, Presenting research to perioperative audiences 55 SUZANNE E (Mar 92) 811 The Safe Medical Devices Act: What nurses JACKSON, DAWN C should know about user reporting, implant track- Film Review. Managing with people: Conflict res- ing 55 (Feb 92) olution and communication, how it works 56 (Jul KOEHLER, CORRINE Z 92) 48 Issues and legislation surrounding trauma care Film Review. Surgical laparoscopy practice guide- (Legis) 56 (Aug 92) 331 lines for the OR nurse 56 (Dec 92) 1100 New guidelines released; legislation proposed on JOHNSON, GAYLE M; BOWMAN, ROBERT J occupational safety, nurse education, tuberculosis Home Study Program. Autologous blood transfu- (Legis) 56 (Sep 92) 542 sion: Current trends, nursing implications 56 LAFOLLETTE, SANDRA S (Aug 92) 282 Kidney cancer: An overview of the disease, treat- Kapp, KELLY ment 56 (Jul 92) 31 jt auth see Snyder, Stephen J 56 (Aug 92) 225 LASATER, SANDRA J KAWAMOTO, KrisTI L Cancer of the penis: Perioperative interventions 56 Organ procurement in the operating room: (Jul 92) 19 Implications for perioperative nurses 55 (Jun 92) LaTZ, PAULA A 1541 Computerized nursing documentation systems: KELLAR, STEPHANIE J Development, implementation 56 (Aug 92) 300 Upper extremity revascularization: Axillary- LEHR, PEGGY S brachial bypass for temporal arteritis 56 (Sep 92) ANA House of Delegates 1992: Delegates debate 435 contemporary nursing issues, pertinent social KEMMY, JEANNE issues at ANA convention 56 (Sep 92) 518 Exploring the issues concerning augmentation jt auth see Denholm, Bonnie G 55 (Jan 92) 250 mammoplasty (Law) 55 (Jun 92) 1552 LENKE, LAWRENCE G Ownership rights to tissue specimens (Law) 56 jt auth see Gaehle, Kay E 55 (Mar 92) 721 (Dec 92) 1115 LESKE, JANE S Professional liability insurance coverage for peri- Practice-based perioperative research: Meeting the operative nurses (Law) 56 (Sep 92) 526 challenges 55 (Feb 92) 581 Tailoring national guidelines to fit the needs of Lewis, JANET A individual facilities (Law) 55 (Mar 92) 872 A letter to Florence Nightingale (O) 55 (Jun 92) KENNEY, LOUISE 1571 Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy: The elec- Board approves formation of two Specialty tromagnetic method 56 (Aug 92) 251 Assemblies, proposed revisions to ‘AORN KING, CECIL A Official Statement on RN First Assistant’ (BR) Risks of donor organs; tuberculosis in the OR; 56 (Nov 92) 836 unexplained immunodeficiency states; the HIV- Board approves Specialty Assembly formation infected health care worker (CI) 56 (Dec 92) guidelines, AORN Foundation Board, fiscal year 1102 budget (BR) 56 (Sep 92) 427 KITZROW, CAROL Lewis, JANET A; PIERCE, VICKI E Home Study Program. Photodynamic therapy for Board approves collaborative environmental meet- bronchial and esophageal tumors: Perioperative ing, criteria for special assemblies, development implications 55 (Jun 92) 1483 of corporate communications plan (BR) 55 (Jun KJERVIK, DIANE K; WEISENSEE, MARY G 92) 1353 Empowering older people is a perioperative nurs- LIBASI, MARK J ing challenge (Ethics) 55 (Apr 92) 1086 jt auth see Esposito, Barbara W 55 (Jun 92) 1467 KLEINBECK, SUSAN V LISANTI, PHYLLIS; TALOTTA, DOROTHY From thesis to publication: Preparing your school Hepatitis update: The Delta Virus 55 (Mar 92) 790 paper for publication 55 (Jan 92) 204 LOCKHART, JOAN S; TROFF, JANET L; ARTIM, KLINGER, DONNA LAWRENCE S Film Review. Basic aseptic techniques in the oper- Total laryngectomy and radical neck dissection: A ating room 55 (Jan 92) 12 case study 55 (Feb 92) 458. Correction 55 (May Film Review. You pack your own chute 55 (Apr 92) 1253 92) 1008 LOWENSTEIN, LINDA E 1144 DECEMBER 1992, VOL 56, NO 6 AORN JOURNAL LOWENSTEIN - PALMER jt auth see Hill, Edith M 55 (May 92) 1237 Social aspects of urinary incontinence in the elder- MARAS, VERONICA ly (EC) 56 (Oct 92) 731 Implementing cluster staffing: One manager’s Moore, BETTY J experience 55 (Apr 92) 1074 jt auth see Radziewicz, Kathleen M 55 (Apr 92) MAROUSKY, ROBERT T 1060 Disaster planning: Realistic ideas for the operating Moore, SHIRLEY room 56 (Oct 92) 679 jt auth see Gaehle, Kay E 55 (Mar 92) 721 MATTHEWS, KAY Morris, PHILIP B; PIPER, ROXANNE; REINKE, Home Study Program. Argon beam coagulation: BARBARA; YOUNG, JOHN R New directions in surgery 56 (Nov 92) 885 Outpatient carbon dioxide laser mastectomy: Laser MAYHEW, PATRICIA A techniques, patient outcomes, cost containment jt auth see Scott, Susan M 56 (Aug 92) 242 55 (Apr 92) 984 McCUuLLocu, CATHERINE S Murpuy, ELLEN K jt auth see Zuro, Lynne M 56 (Dec 92) 1068 Advance directives and the Patient Self- McCuLLocu, LEE D Determination Act (Law) 55 (Jan 92) 270 jt auth see Young, Mary A 56 (Sep 92) 488 Issues regarding parents in the operating room dur- McQuarRIE, DONALD G ing their children’s care (Law) 56 (Jul 92) 120 Head and neck cancer: An overview for the periop- Physician actions do not excuse nursing negligence erative nurse 56 (Jul 92) 79 (Law) 55 (Apr 92) 965 MCVEIGH, PATRICIA Technician starting lines; counts when a patient The greening of the OR: Reduce, reuse, recycle 56 dies; count documentation; lay terms on permit; (Dec 92) 1040 drug abuse rehabilitation (Law) 56 (Oct 92) 747 MERRIMAN, JOYCE A MUTHUSAMY, RANGASAMY Awards: Individuals, chapters recognized for out- jt auth see Docker, Carolyn S 55 (Jan 92) 167 standing contributions to AORN, perioperative NAKHGEVANY, KARIM B nursing 55 (Jun 92) 1373 jt auth see Esposito, Barbara W 55 (Jun 92) 1467 Business Proceedings: Members discuss important NASH, SUZANNE E issues; delegates accept student membership, rati- jt auth see Koch, Frances A 55 (Feb 92) 537 fy HIV statement, create memorial lectureship 55 NEILEY, BETH (Jun 92) 1401 jt auth see Hallenbeck, Paula 56 (Jul 92) 50 Closing Session: Reeder recognized for outstand- NEPER, NANCY ing service, President’s gavel passes to Kay Ball, jt auth see Pobojewski, Barbara J 56 (Jul 92) 98 new leadership assumes responsibility 55 (Jun O’CONNELL, WILLIAM D 92) 1461 Video technology: Basics for perioperative nurses Congress Scrapbook: Congress participants social- 56 (Sep 92) 442 ize, meet new friends, learn about the latest tech- Omopi0, Lori G nology 55 (Jun 92) 1451 jt auth see Bradley, James P 55 (Apr 92) 994 Education Sessions: Congress participants benefit O’NEALE, MARY from many educational experiences, networking Aerator release forms; sterilizing bone flaps; laser opportunities, special interest discussions 55 (Jun nursing responsibilities; sharp-instrument injuries 92) 1420 (CI) 56 (Aug 92) 338 General Sessions: Inventing the future, participat- Environmental issues concerning sterile reprocess- ing in leadership roles, discussed at two Congress ing, disposal practices, recycling (CI) 55 (Feb 92) General Sessions 55 (Jun 92) 1449 606 Opening Session: Congress attendees gather to Private scrub nurse credentialing; role of the regis- kick off a busy week of education, business, net- tered nurse first assistant; needle count omissions working, socializing, fun 55 (Jun 92) 1364 (CI) 55 (Jun 92) 1575 Project 2000: Special Assemblies will meet the OXHORN, VALERIE; ROSEN, SHERYL needs of AORN members 55 (Jun 92) 1358 Understanding the regulatory arena (Legis) 55 Spring Symposium: Symposium offers nurses (Feb 92) 623 from around the country valuable information, PALMER, PAT N opportunities to network with colleagues 56 (Jul Establishing a sense of urgency when we need it 92) 130 (Ed) 55 (Mar 92) 703 MEYERS, MARGIE Is the Centers for Disease Control’s latest move a jt auth see Young, Mary A 56 (Sep 92) 488 cop-out or political posturing? (Ed) 56 (Sep 92) MISTRETTA, ELIZABETH F 419 jt auth see Selman, Susan W 55 (Feb 92) 618 Let’s give the feds credit for useable, credible clin- MITTENESS, LINDA S ical practice guidelines (Ed) 56 (Jul 92) 11 AORN JOURNAL DECEMBER 1992, VOL 56, NO 6 PALMER - SCOTT Living in a kaleidoscope demands patience, hard tation in the OR 55 (Feb 92) 567 work (Ed) 55 (Jun 92) 1347 PREKSTO, DIANNE NOLF meeting: Nursing organizations discuss Home Study Program. The Kaneda device: A new health care reform, Safe Medical Device Act, anterior spine stabilization device 55 (Mar 92) AIDS 55 (Feb 92) 592. Correction 55 (Apr 92) 734 1046 QUEBBEMAN, EDWARD J Nurses must be visible in health care reform as jt auth see Hubbard, M Susan 55 (Jan 92) 194 well as its delivery (Ed) 55 (Feb 92) 451 RADZIEWICZ, KATHLEEN M; Houck, PHYLLIS M; Of paradigms and Congress themes (Ed) 55 (Jan Moore, BETTY J 92) 11 Perioperative education: Transforming preceptor ‘Physician bonding’ — an insult to both physicians program into perioperative elective 55 (Apr 92) and nurses (Ed) 55 (May 92) 1159. Letters 56 1060 (Aug 92) 214; 56 (Sep 92) 422 RAUSCHER, JUDY; FARBER, ROBERT D; PARRA, RAUL O Project 2000: Organizational structure, Headquar- Kock pouch; An internal ileal reservoir for conti- ters relocation, committees, Specialty Assemblies nent urinary diversion 56 (Oct 92) 666 concern members 56 (Sep 92) 433 REEDER, JEAN M Project 2000: Participation in Project 2000 is open Behind the scenes: What it takes to make an to all AORN members 55 (May 92) 1162. AORN Congress work (PM) 55 (Jan 92) 8 Correction 55 (Jun 92) 1361 Fidelity, nursing, and the ‘great white lie’ (PM) 55 Project 2000: Project team grapples with organiza- (Mar 92) 700 tional structure 55 (Apr 92) 960 Technology assessment is stronger with nursing’s This tuberculosis epidemic cannot be ‘silent’ (Ed) expertise (PM) 55 (Feb 92) 448 56 (Aug 92) 211 RE:CH, JUDITH L ‘To everything there is a season’ (Ed) 56 (Oct 92) Film Review. Basic OR Instrumentation 56 (Nov 624 92) 962 PARRA, RAUL O Film Review. Proper surgical attire: Fashion vs jt auth see Rauscher, Judy 56 (Oct 92) 666 function 55 (May 92) 1292 PASCHAL, CHARLES R, JR; STRZELECKI, LORNA R REICHERT, MARIMARGARET Home Study Program. Lithotomy positioning Take charge: Getting the technical information you devices: Factors that contribute to patient injury need 55 (Apr 92) 1040 55 (Apr 92) 1011 REINKE, BARBARA PERRY, CATHERINE M; THORNE, Lois J; GLEASON, jt auth see Morris, Philip B 55 (Apr 92) 984 Mary P ROSEN, SHERYL Whole lung iavage for pulmonary alveolar pro- jt auth see Oxhorn, Valerie 55 (Feb 92) 623 teinosis: Perioperative nursing implications 55 ROTHROCK, JANE C (Apr 92) 970 Project 2000: Open communication is the key to PIERCE, VICKI E our strength 56 (Jul 92) 14 Board approves purchase of new Headquarters jt auth see Fox, Vicki J 56 (Nov 92) 858 building, formation of specialty assemblies, RUPKE, GERRI change in Credentials Committee policy (BR) 55 Vigilance, education are keys to overcoming laser (Mar 92) 706 safety complacency (O) 56 (Sep 92) 523 PIERCE, VICKI E; Lewis, JANET A RYAN, ANDREA B Board approves collaborative environmental meet- jt auth see Hallenbeck, Paula 56 (Jul 92) 50 ing, criteria for specialty assemblies, develop- SACLARIDES, THEODORE J ment of corporate communications plan (BR) 55 jt auth see Zuro, Lynne M 56 (Sep 92) 466 (Jun 92) 1353 jt auth see Zuro, Lynne M 56 (Dec 92) 1068 PIPER, ROXANNE SANNIEZ, CECILIA K jt auth see Morris, Philip B 55 (Apr 92) 984 jt auth see Hallenbeck, Paula 56 (Jul 92) 50 PLapp, ANN SAVER, CYNTHIA L Freestanding surgery centers must establish trans- Home Study Program. Transurethral balloon fer plans (O) 55 (Apr 92) 1099 dilatation of the prostate: An option for patients POBOJEWSKI, BARBARA J; NEPER, NANCY; GUZZO, with benign prostatic hypertrophy 56 (Dec 92) PATRICIA M; BEADLE, PATRICIA K 1049 Documenting nursing process in the perioperative jt auth see Hurray, Joan M 55 (Jan 92) 180 setting: Continuity of care, patient evaluation 56 SCHALL, BRIDGET (Jul 92) 98 Film Review. Eye surgery: Perioperative nursing POLIS, SHARON LEE practice 55 (Jun 92) 1354 Competency-based laser education: Its implemen- Scott, SUSAN M; MAYHEW, PATRICIA A; HARRIS, 1146 AORN JOURNAL DECEMBER 1992, VOL 56, NO 6 ScoTT - ZURO ELIZABETH A VAUGHN, GAIL Pressure ulcer development in the operating room: Workaholism: Learning self-care to prevent Nursing implications 56 (Aug 92) 242. Letter 56 burnout 56 (Nov 92) 873 (Nov 92) 832 Voss, SHERI J SELMAN, SUSAN W; MISTRETTA, ELIZABETH F Award for Excellence in Perioperative Nursing — Perioperative concerns of the older adult undergo- AORN’ s ultimate prize (CR) 56 (Dec 92) 1085 ing total joint replacement (EC) 55 (Feb 92) 618 WADSWORTH, KAREN SKELTON, MILHA jt auth see Hubbard, M Susan 55 (Jan 92) 194 jt auth see Fox, Vicki J 56 (Nov 92) 858 WAHOFF-STICE, DONNA SMITH, CaTHy D Film Review. Beating the odds of cardiac arrest 56 High-level disinfection practices; sterilizing talcum (Aug 92) 311 powder; filters for laparoscopic insufflators (CI) Film Review. One-on-one teaching: A sharing 56 (Jul 92) 125 experience 55 (Mar 92) 704 Open sterile fields; implant logs; needle counts; Film Review. Steam sterilization: Practices and photography and aseptic technique (CI) 55 (May principles 56 (Oct 92) 730 92) 1254 WALKER, CYNTHIA L Processing instruments; ‘clean’ vs ‘dirty’ cases; jt auth see Everett, Cynthia L 55 (May 92) 1194 surgical attire; use of ‘fanny packs’ in the OR WARD, SUZANNE; APPLEGEET, CAROL (CI) 55 (Mar 92) 849 Award for Excellence: Award for Excellence Sales representatives/visitors in the OR; rinsing recipients challenge nurses to destroy walls to high-level disinfectants; use of ‘flash’ steriliza- create a new future, become mentors 55 (Jun 92) tion (CI) 56 (Nov 92) 954 1385 SMITH, CHARLOTTE A WATSON, DONNA S Solving the mystery of perioperative nursing: An jt auth see Girard, Nancy J 55 (Jan 92) 14 OR Nurse Week program (Smith) 56 (Nov 92) WEINDEL, JANA 847 jt auth see Gaehle, Kay E 55 (Mar 92) 721 SMITH, KIMBERLY A WEISENSEE, MARY G Demystifying organ procurement: Initiating the jt auth see Kjervik, Diane K 55 (Apr 92) 1086 protocols, understanding the sequence of events WEST, SHEILA 55 (Jun 92) 1530 jt auth see Gaehle, Kay E 55 (Mar 92) 721 SNYDER, STEPHEN J; KApP, KELLY WILHELM-HASs, ELAINE Arthroscopic evaluation and treatment of rotator Breaking the time barrier: Learning from a new cuff pathology 56 (Aug 92) 225. Correction 56 product evaluation 56 (Dec 92) 1074 (Sep 92) 541 WRIGHT, PATRICIA A; ELKINS, RONALD C SOLOMON, RONNI P Home Study Program. Pulmonary autograft; An jt auth see Koch, Frances A 55 (Feb 92) 537 aortic valve replacement alternative 56 (Oct 92) STEELMAN, VICTORIA M 638 Ethylene oxide: The importance of aeration 55 YOUNG, JOHN R (Mar 92) 773 jt auth see Morris, Philip B 55 (Apr 92) 984 STRZELECKI, LORNA R YOUNG, MARY A; MEYERS, MARGIE; MCCULLOCH, jt auth see Paschal, Charles R, Jr 55 (Apr 92) 1011 LEE D; Brown, LESLEY J SUGARBAKER, PAUL H Home Study Program. Latex allergy: A guideline jt auth see Hallenbeck, Paula 56 (Jul 92) 50 for perioperative nurses 56 (Sep 92) 488 TALOTTA, DOROTHY ZELTT, KAREN jt auth see Lisanti, Phyllis 55 (Mar 92) 790 jt auth see Esposito, Barbara W 55 (Jun 92) 1467 TAMPINCO-GOLOS, ISABELITA ZUFFOLETTO, JAMES M Endoscopic thoracotomy: A new approach to tho- Anatomy of a lawsuit (Law) 56 (Nov 92) 933 racic surgery 55 (May 92) 1167 The doctrine of res ipsa loquitur places burden on TELFORD, GORDON L perioperative personnel (Law) 56 (Aug 92) 342 jt auth see Hubbard, M Susan 55 (Jan 92) 194 New federal regulations protect disabled employ- TERRY, CHERYL D ees (Law) 55 (May 92) 1274 jt auth see Zuro, Lynne M 56 (Sep 92) 466 Sexual harassment in the workplace (Law) 55 (Feb THOMPSON, SHEILA 92) 614 A letter to my colleagues (O) 56 (Nov 92) 879 ZuRO, LYNNE M; MCCULLOCH, CATHERINE S; THORNE, Lois J SACLARIDES, THEODORE J jt auth see Perry, Catherine M 55 (Apr 92) 970 Laparoscopic colotomy and polypectomy: TROFF, JANET L Innovative minimally invasive procedure 56 (Dec jt auth see Lockhart, Joan S 55 (Feb 92) 458 92) 1068 1148 DECEMBER 1992, VOL 56, NO 6 AORN JOURNAL ZurRO - AORN ZuRO, LYNNE M; TERRY, CHERYL D; SACLARIDES, Executive summary: Nursing’s Agenda for Health THEODORE J Care Reform 56 (Aug 92) 208 Transanal endoscopic microsurgery: Minimal ANALGESIA access rectal surgery 56 (Sep 92) 466 Position statement of the role of the RN in the management of analgesia by catheter techniques (epidural, intrathecal, intrapleural, or peripheral SUBJECT SECTION nerve catheters) 55 (Jan 92) 209 ANESTHESIA ACCOUNTABILITY Position statement on the role of the RN in the Fidelity, nursing, and the ‘great white lie’ (PM) management of patients receiving IV conscious (Reeder) 55 (Mar 92) 700 sedation for short-term therapeutic, diagnostic, or ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYN- surgical procedures 55 (Jan 92) 207 DROME Who’s listening to whom? (PM) (Ball) 56 (Nov AIDS, advance directives topics of state legislation 92) 824 (Legis) 55 (Jan 92) 294 ANESTHESIA, INTRAVENOUS AIDS and nursing: Attitudes and knowledge of Proposed recommended practices: Monitoring the AIDS affect comfort in providing care (Barrett) patient receiving IV conscious sedation 56 (Aug 55 (Jan 92) 241 92) 316 AIDS issues, health insurance reform top state ieg- ANESTHETICS islative agenda (Legis) 55 (May 92) 1261 A comparison of three anesthetic agents (Pharm) Is the Centers for Disease Control’s latest move a (Geniton) 55 (Jun 92) 1562 cop-out or political posturing? (Ed) (Palmer) 56 ANESTHETICS, LOCAL (Sep 92) 419 Injectable local anesthetics (Pharm) (Benz) 55 (Jan Risks of donor organs; tuberculosis in the OR; 92) 274 unexplained immunodeficiency states; the HIV- ANKLE — SURGERY infected health care worker (CI) (King) 56 (Dec Arthroscopic ankle surgery: Overcoming anatomic 92) 1102 difficulties with improved techniques (Brazytis) ADVANCE DIRECTIVES 55 (Feb 92) 492 Advance directives and the Patient Self- ANTIGENS, CD4 Determination Act (Law) (Murphy) 55 (Jan 92) Risks of donor organs; tuberculosis in the OR; 270 unexplained immunodeficiency states; the HIV- AIDS, advance directives topics of state legislation infected health care worker (CI) (King) 56 (Dec (Legis) 55 (Jan 92) 294 92) 1102 Reimbursement for advanced practitioners exam- ANUS ined; new laws address disease transmission, Transanal endoscopic microsurgery: Minimal employment discrimination, advance directives access rectal surgery (Zuro) 56 (Sep 92) 466 (Legis) (Cruz) 55 (Apr 92) 1082 AORN AGED AORN awards three research grants 56 (Oct 92) Perioperative concerns of the older adult undergo- TMs. ing total joint replacement (EC) (Selman) 55 (Feb AORN chapter presidents 56 (Sep 92) 510 92) 618 AORN Journal author guidelines 56 (Nov 92) 975 AIDS see ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY AORN quality improvement standards for periop- SYNDROME erative nursing 55 (Jan 92) 212 Allergy see HYPERSENSITIVITY AORN scholarship program 56 (Nov 92) 925 AMBULATORY SURGERY AORN testifies on priority issues; proposed bills Freestanding surgery centers must establish trans- address reimbursement, health care reform fer plans (O) (Plapp) 55 (Apr 92) 1099 (Legis) (Cruz) 55 (Jun 92) 1558 Outpatient carbon dioxide laser mastectomy: Laser Award for Excellence in Perioperative Nursing — techniques, patient outcomes, cost containment AORN’s ultimate prize (CR) (Voss) 56 (Dec 92) (Morris) 55 (Apr 92) 984 1085 Same day surgery: Coordinating the education pro- Awards: Individuals, chapters recognized for out- cess (Haines) 55 (Feb 92) 573 standing contributions to AORN, perioperative Ambulatory Surgery Facilities see SURGICEN- nursing (Merriman) 55 (Jun 92) 1373 TERS Becoming active at the chapter level is an impor- AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION tant precursor to running for national office (O) ANA House of Delegates 1992: Delegates debate (Ensminger) 55 (May 92) 1259 contemporary nursing issues, pertinent social Behind the scenes: What it takes to make an AORN issues at ANA convention (Lehr) 56 (Sep 92) 518 Congress work (PM) (Reeder) 55 (Jan 92) 8