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Contact Congress Over Drug Shortage Issues

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N.J. Posts ASC Inspection Reports Online

State and federal inspection reports of New Jersey's ASCs are now available online, giving patients an opportunity to make more informed choices abo...

Are Opioids Necessary?

While it's not always practical, or even possible, to eliminate opioids from your post-op pain management regiment, reducing their use in favor of n...

Archive > October, 2003 Vol. IV, No. 10

RN Oversight of Moderate Sedation: Seven Tips for Playing it Safe

When RNs administer and monitor anesthesia care, err on the side of safety.

Jan Odom-Forren, BSN, MS, RN, CPAN

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