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Events to attend
The following offerings specified as AORN approved have been reviewed under the AORN approval system. AORN has been accredited by the Mountain Regional Accrediting Committee of the American Nurses' Association as a provider and approval body for continuing education in nursing. Under this accreditation, AORN's educational offerings, which include Congress, national seminars, and international symposiums, are approved. June 6-7 AORN natlonalseminar, "The B/P Pulse 4 :The Patient Adapts to Surgical Stress," St Louis. Write: Educatlon Department, Association of Operating Room Nurses, 10170 E Mlsslsslppl Ave, Denver, Colo 80231.
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June 26-27 "Burnout SyndromeiPower of Depression" and "Assertive Behavior," Emerson Hospital, Concord, Mass. Speaker: Carol Alexander. Write: Bernice McPhee, director of education, Emerson Hospital, Old Road to Nine Acre Corner, Concord, Mass 01742. June 30-July3 15th Annual Conference for the Association for the Care of Children in Hospitals (ACCH), Fairmont Hotel, Dallas. Write: ACCH, 3615 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016.
July 1 AORN of Massachusetts #1 postgraduate course-24 weeks, "A Specialty Course in Perioperatlve Nursing," New England Deaconess Hospltal, 185 Pllgrlm Rd, Boston, Mass 02215. Write: Margaret Burns, Director of Surgical Services, New England Deaconess Hospital, 185 Pllgrlm Rd, Boston, Mass 02215. July 20-23 "Beyond Survival: Strengthening the Position of the Role of the Dean." Ramada Snow King Inn, Jackson
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Hole, Wyo, cosponsored by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing and National League for Nursing's (NLN) Council of Baccalaureate and Higher Degree Programs. Write: NLN, Convention Services. Ten Columbus Cir, New York, NY 10019. July 25 Continuing education course, "Epidemiology and Implications for Nursing Practice," University of California, San Francisco. Write: Continuing Education in Nursing-N431, University of California, San Francisco, Calif 94143. July 28-Aug 27 Continuing education course, "Cardiac Monitoring: A Foundation for Clinical Practice," University of California, San Francisco. Write: Continuing Education in Nursing-N431, University of California, San Francisco, Calif 94143. Aug 1-2 Continuing education course, "Cardiopulmonary resuscitation," University of California, San Francisco. Write: Continuing Education in Nursing-N431, University of California, San Francisco, Calif 94143. Aug 7-10 Third annual National Symposium of Perinatal Nursing. Montreal Meredian Hotel, Montreal, Canada. Write: Symposia Medicus, 281 5 Mitchell Dr, Suite 116, Walnut Creek, Calif 94598. AUg 22-23 Continuing education course, "Counseling Techniques: How to Provide On-the-Spot Support When Time is Limited," University of California, San Francisco. Write: Continuing Education in Nursing-N431, University of California. San Francisco, Calif 94143.
Sept 5-7 AORN Chapter Seminar, Jackson, Miss. Write: Caroline Rogers, Association of Operating Room Nurses, 10170 E Mississippi Ave, Denver, Colo 80231.
AORN Journal,June 1980, Vol 3 1 , N o 7
Sept 11-14 "Physical Assessment for Nursing," Philadelphia. Write: Symposia Medicus, 281 5 Mitchell Dr, Suite 116, Walnut Creek, Calif 94598.
Sept 27 AORN of Greater Kansas City (Mo) workshop. Write: Joan Hueschen, 1241 Romany Rd, Kansas City, Mo 64113.
Sept 14-19 "Neurosurgical Nursing Symposium," St Joseph Hospital, Providence, RI. Write: Brian L Wallin. St Joseph Hospital, 200 High Service Ave. North Providence, RI 02904.
Sept 27 AORN of Western North Carolina workshop, "Standards of Practice," Asheville, NC. Write: Mildred V Freeman, Blltmore Garden Apartments, #208, Asheville, NC 28803.
Sept 15-18 1980 Scientific Assembly of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). Las Vegas. Write: ACEP, 3900 Capital City Blvd. Lansing, Mich 48906.
New drug treatments reduce ulcer surgery
Sept 17 "Regan Seminar on Nursing Law," Sheraton Inn East, Buffalo, NY. Write: Katie Berry, executive director, District 1, New York State Nurses Association, 235 North St, Buffalo, NY 14201
sept 20 AORN of Greater Cincinnati and Hamilton (Ohio) workshop. Write: Diane Johnson, 525 Lowell Ave, #11, Cincinnati, Ohio 45220. Sept 20 AORN of Central Pennsylvania workshop. Write: Mae Alice Kantner, 161 S Main St, Pine Grove, Pa 17963. Sept 20 AORN of Palm Beaches (Fla) workshop. Write: Billie Zukowski, 7948 Pine Tree Lane, W Palm Beach, Fla 33406. sept 20 AORN of Maine workshop, Bangor, Me, MidMaine Medical Center, Thayer Unit, Waterviile, Me 04901. Write: Alice Hunter, Mid-Maine Medical Center, Thayer Unit, Waterviile, Me 04901. Sept 27 AORN of Massachusetts I workshop. Write: Sharon Dunn, 10 Vinal St, #1, Brighton, Mass 02146. Sept 27 AORN of Appalachian Region (Md, Pa, W Va) workshop. Write: Priscilla Roesslar, 7103 Rock Creek Dr, Frederick, Md 21701. Sept 27 AORN of Jackson Purchase Area (Ky) workshop. Write: Karen Blankenship, Rt 6, Box 277, Paducah, Ky 42001.
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We are living in a new ulcer treatment era, says a survey report in Archives of Surgery. New medications have made it possible to treat most ulcers with drugs, and it seldom is necessary to resort to surgery to cope with the painful internal ailment, says Israel Penn, MD, of Denver. A recent research study planned in 14 Veterans Administration hospitals to determine the effectiveness of a certain surgical treatment of duodenal ulcers had to be cancelled, Dr Penn says. There weren't enough surgery patients to make a valid study. Surgeons are enlisted today only for individuals with severe complications that fail to respond to drug treatment. Along with new treatment methods that make surgery unnecessary, there has been a marked decline in the total number of ulcers among Americans and Britons. Experts can only speculate as to the cause of this decline. A number of new drugs are credited with the control of ulcers, particularly cimetidine (Tagamet), Dr Penn says. Many patients prefer taking three or four cimetidine tablets a day to the alternative (and equally effective) treatment of intensive antacid administration, he says. The antacids must be taken in large amounts and sometimes cause diarrhea. Cimetidine produces a healing rate of from 69% to 100% after four to six weeks of treatment. It still is not known how long the ulcers will stay healed. Preliminary studies indicate a relapse rate of 15% to 20%. But many patients prefer to take several pills a day for the rest of their lives rather than have another operation, Dr Penn reports.
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Chemical impairs workers' health An epidemic of health troubles among workers in chemical plants in Massachusetts and Maryland led physicians to trace the cause to a newly introduced chemical, dimethylaminopropionitrile (DMAPN). The chemical is an ingredient that was used in the manufacture of polyurethane, a synthetic substance with many commercial uses. One of the factories was making automobile seat cushions from polyurethane foam. The outbreak is catalogued in scientific reports from Boston and Baltimore in the Feb 22-29 Journal of the American Medical Association. They are accompanied by an editorial by Peter James Dyck, MD, of the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn, who says, "This experience teaches us that the persons whose health is affected should be listened to-it was the workers who first insisted that it might be the new catalyst in the 'back room' that was causing the problem." Exposure to DMAPN caused severe bladder problems in many of the workers. The men found it difficult to void urine. Some complained of sexual dysfunction. Others suffered muscle weakness. But bladder problems were the primary complaint. When authorities learned that similar health problems had arisen in two plants in separate parts of the nation at about the same time, both plants promptly discontinued use of the offending chemical, and a survey was conducted of workers. Many reported that their symptoms decreased or disappeared after the substance was removed. James P Keogh, MD, of Baltimore City Hospitals, said the episode "underscores the need to consider potential toxicity both of new chemicals and of previously used chemicals introduced into new industrial processes. It also highlights the need for all practitioners to pay close attention to the patient who thinks his illness may be work related."
Correction An author's name is incorrectly spelled in the article "Constant, temperature-controlled supply of warm irrigating solution" on page 1136 of the May Journal. The author's correct name is Jane Asbury Thelen, RN.
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June 26-27 "Burnout SyndromeiPower of Depression" and "Assertive Behavior," Emerson Hospital, Concord, Mass. Speaker: Carol Alexander. Write: Bernice McPhee, director of education, Emerson Hospital, Old Road to Nine Acre Corner, Concord, Mass 01742. June 30-July3 15th Annual Conference for the Association for the Care of Children in Hospitals (ACCH), Fairmont Hotel, Dallas. Write: ACCH, 3615 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016.
July 1 AORN of Massachusetts #1 postgraduate course-24 weeks, "A Specialty Course in Perioperatlve Nursing," New England Deaconess Hospltal, 185 Pllgrlm Rd, Boston, Mass 02215. Write: Margaret Burns, Director of Surgical Services, New England Deaconess Hospital, 185 Pllgrlm Rd, Boston, Mass 02215. July 20-23 "Beyond Survival: Strengthening the Position of the Role of the Dean." Ramada Snow King Inn, Jackson
1270
Hole, Wyo, cosponsored by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing and National League for Nursing's (NLN) Council of Baccalaureate and Higher Degree Programs. Write: NLN, Convention Services. Ten Columbus Cir, New York, NY 10019. July 25 Continuing education course, "Epidemiology and Implications for Nursing Practice," University of California, San Francisco. Write: Continuing Education in Nursing-N431, University of California, San Francisco, Calif 94143. July 28-Aug 27 Continuing education course, "Cardiac Monitoring: A Foundation for Clinical Practice," University of California, San Francisco. Write: Continuing Education in Nursing-N431, University of California, San Francisco, Calif 94143. Aug 1-2 Continuing education course, "Cardiopulmonary resuscitation," University of California, San Francisco. Write: Continuing Education in Nursing-N431, University of California, San Francisco, Calif 94143. Aug 7-10 Third annual National Symposium of Perinatal Nursing. Montreal Meredian Hotel, Montreal, Canada. Write: Symposia Medicus, 281 5 Mitchell Dr, Suite 116, Walnut Creek, Calif 94598. AUg 22-23 Continuing education course, "Counseling Techniques: How to Provide On-the-Spot Support When Time is Limited," University of California, San Francisco. Write: Continuing Education in Nursing-N431, University of California. San Francisco, Calif 94143.
Sept 5-7 AORN Chapter Seminar, Jackson, Miss. Write: Caroline Rogers, Association of Operating Room Nurses, 10170 E Mississippi Ave, Denver, Colo 80231.
AORN Journal,June 1980, Vol 3 1 , N o 7
Sept 11-14 "Physical Assessment for Nursing," Philadelphia. Write: Symposia Medicus, 281 5 Mitchell Dr, Suite 116, Walnut Creek, Calif 94598.
Sept 27 AORN of Greater Kansas City (Mo) workshop. Write: Joan Hueschen, 1241 Romany Rd, Kansas City, Mo 64113.
Sept 14-19 "Neurosurgical Nursing Symposium," St Joseph Hospital, Providence, RI. Write: Brian L Wallin. St Joseph Hospital, 200 High Service Ave. North Providence, RI 02904.
Sept 27 AORN of Western North Carolina workshop, "Standards of Practice," Asheville, NC. Write: Mildred V Freeman, Blltmore Garden Apartments, #208, Asheville, NC 28803.
Sept 15-18 1980 Scientific Assembly of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). Las Vegas. Write: ACEP, 3900 Capital City Blvd. Lansing, Mich 48906.
New drug treatments reduce ulcer surgery
Sept 17 "Regan Seminar on Nursing Law," Sheraton Inn East, Buffalo, NY. Write: Katie Berry, executive director, District 1, New York State Nurses Association, 235 North St, Buffalo, NY 14201
sept 20 AORN of Greater Cincinnati and Hamilton (Ohio) workshop. Write: Diane Johnson, 525 Lowell Ave, #11, Cincinnati, Ohio 45220. Sept 20 AORN of Central Pennsylvania workshop. Write: Mae Alice Kantner, 161 S Main St, Pine Grove, Pa 17963. Sept 20 AORN of Palm Beaches (Fla) workshop. Write: Billie Zukowski, 7948 Pine Tree Lane, W Palm Beach, Fla 33406. sept 20 AORN of Maine workshop, Bangor, Me, MidMaine Medical Center, Thayer Unit, Waterviile, Me 04901. Write: Alice Hunter, Mid-Maine Medical Center, Thayer Unit, Waterviile, Me 04901. Sept 27 AORN of Massachusetts I workshop. Write: Sharon Dunn, 10 Vinal St, #1, Brighton, Mass 02146. Sept 27 AORN of Appalachian Region (Md, Pa, W Va) workshop. Write: Priscilla Roesslar, 7103 Rock Creek Dr, Frederick, Md 21701. Sept 27 AORN of Jackson Purchase Area (Ky) workshop. Write: Karen Blankenship, Rt 6, Box 277, Paducah, Ky 42001.
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We are living in a new ulcer treatment era, says a survey report in Archives of Surgery. New medications have made it possible to treat most ulcers with drugs, and it seldom is necessary to resort to surgery to cope with the painful internal ailment, says Israel Penn, MD, of Denver. A recent research study planned in 14 Veterans Administration hospitals to determine the effectiveness of a certain surgical treatment of duodenal ulcers had to be cancelled, Dr Penn says. There weren't enough surgery patients to make a valid study. Surgeons are enlisted today only for individuals with severe complications that fail to respond to drug treatment. Along with new treatment methods that make surgery unnecessary, there has been a marked decline in the total number of ulcers among Americans and Britons. Experts can only speculate as to the cause of this decline. A number of new drugs are credited with the control of ulcers, particularly cimetidine (Tagamet), Dr Penn says. Many patients prefer taking three or four cimetidine tablets a day to the alternative (and equally effective) treatment of intensive antacid administration, he says. The antacids must be taken in large amounts and sometimes cause diarrhea. Cimetidine produces a healing rate of from 69% to 100% after four to six weeks of treatment. It still is not known how long the ulcers will stay healed. Preliminary studies indicate a relapse rate of 15% to 20%. But many patients prefer to take several pills a day for the rest of their lives rather than have another operation, Dr Penn reports.
A O K N Journal. Jutie 1980. Vtil 31. No 7
Chemical impairs workers' health An epidemic of health troubles among workers in chemical plants in Massachusetts and Maryland led physicians to trace the cause to a newly introduced chemical, dimethylaminopropionitrile (DMAPN). The chemical is an ingredient that was used in the manufacture of polyurethane, a synthetic substance with many commercial uses. One of the factories was making automobile seat cushions from polyurethane foam. The outbreak is catalogued in scientific reports from Boston and Baltimore in the Feb 22-29 Journal of the American Medical Association. They are accompanied by an editorial by Peter James Dyck, MD, of the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn, who says, "This experience teaches us that the persons whose health is affected should be listened to-it was the workers who first insisted that it might be the new catalyst in the 'back room' that was causing the problem." Exposure to DMAPN caused severe bladder problems in many of the workers. The men found it difficult to void urine. Some complained of sexual dysfunction. Others suffered muscle weakness. But bladder problems were the primary complaint. When authorities learned that similar health problems had arisen in two plants in separate parts of the nation at about the same time, both plants promptly discontinued use of the offending chemical, and a survey was conducted of workers. Many reported that their symptoms decreased or disappeared after the substance was removed. James P Keogh, MD, of Baltimore City Hospitals, said the episode "underscores the need to consider potential toxicity both of new chemicals and of previously used chemicals introduced into new industrial processes. It also highlights the need for all practitioners to pay close attention to the patient who thinks his illness may be work related."
Correction An author's name is incorrectly spelled in the article "Constant, temperature-controlled supply of warm irrigating solution" on page 1136 of the May Journal. The author's correct name is Jane Asbury Thelen, RN.