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OR Excellence Pre-Registration Deadline Extended

There's still time to obtain discounted pricing for Outpatient Surgery Magazine's 2010 OR Excellence conference and participate in our pre-registrat...

Can Robots Place Regional Blocks?

In addition to its laparoscopic applications, the da Vinci surgical robot might be able to perform complex regional anesthesia from remote locations...

After Surgery, Pain Remains For Some

While most surgical patients report marked improvements following surgery, a significant number complain of less vitality and more pain in the year ...

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

Categories: Anesthesia, Safety, Staffing/Training
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