AORN Journal
Volume 92, Issue 1 , Pages 103-109, July 2010

Clinical Issues—July 2010

Perioperative Nursing Specialist, AORN Center for Nursing Practice

This Month 

Intravasation and fluid deficit during hysteroscopy procedures

Key words: fluid management, fluid deficit, fluid overload, intravasation, hyponatremia, hysteroscopy.

Fluid selection during minimally invasive surgery

Key words: minimally invasive surgery, fluid selection, electrolyte solutions, distention media, irrigation solutions, fluid risks.

Comparing hysteroscopic insufflators and laparoscopic insufflators

Key words: insufflators, hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, minimally invasive surgery, distention media.

Using IV bags to position patients

Key words: patient positioning, positioning equipment, IV bags, burns.

Storage of disinfected laryngoscope blades

Key words: laryngoscope blades, high-level disinfection, packaging.

 

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PII: S0001-2092(10)00419-9

doi:10.1016/j.aorn.2010.04.009

AORN Journal
Volume 92, Issue 1 , Pages 103-109, July 2010