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Film Review: ATS-Video Magazine
NOVEMBER 1990, VOL. 52, NO 5
21. Kneedler, Dodge, Perioperative Patient Care: The Nursing Perspective, 413. 28. Martin, Positioning in Anesthesia and Surgery,
8-11. Suggested reading Garner, J S; Favero, M S. “Cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing patient-care equipment.” In Guidelinefor
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Handwashing and Hospital Environmental Control.
Atlanta: Centers for Disease Control, 1985, 10-13. Groah, L. Operating Room Nursing: The Perioperative Role. Reston, Va: Reston Publishing Company, Inc, 1983. Spry, C. Essentials of Perioperative Nursing. Rockville, Md Aspen Publishers, Inc, 1988, 3914.
Film Review: ATS-Video Magazine This is the first videotape m a new project of the American Trauma Society (ATS). Four videotapes will be produced in one year. Each videotape contains five “articles” arranged in vignette format. The first videotape contains an article on the law, two on 1989 research topics, one on rehabilitation and trauma, and one on acute care of the burn patient. “Trauma and the law” ’was written by Richard Carmona, MD, Tucson, Ariz. It discusses the importance of how to handle items that may be used as evidence in criminal court. “Penetrating trauma to the neck,” was written by George ONeal Vinslintz, MD, Jacksonville, Fla. This article is based on a research project that deals with neck trauma. It states that 4% to 7% of traumatic injuries involve the neck. The author divides the neck into three zones to make assessment easier. William Bickell, MD, Tulsa, Okla, wrote “Use of MAST trousers.” This reports on a research study of this controversial issue. The study dealt with 784 patients in Tulsa, Okla, and it did not support the use of the trousers in the clinical arena. More research is scheduled to look at the use of using only one compartment at a lower pressure. “Alcohol and drug related motor vehicle accidents (MVAs),” which was written by Steve Taylor, RN, CCRN, Greensburg, Pa, discusses the importance of drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs. These programs should begin early in the acute hospitalization period, according to Taylor.
The fifth article, “Resuscitation of burn victims,” was written by Michael Madden, MD, New York City. This article discusses the importance of 100% oxygen being used in the acute phase for burn treatment to decrease carbon dioxide consumption at the cellular level. It also gives guidelines for fluid replacement. This videotape is useful for trauma courses or as continuing education for staff of trauma centers. It also is useful for perioperative nurses. The content of the videotape is accurate and valuable, especially the information on how to handle clinical evidence and the classification of zones in the assessment of neck trauma. The information is concise and to the point. I know of no other film that gives all this information. The information on burns, however, is available on other videotapes. The only drawback is the format of the vignettes. Some viewers may believe there is not enough information. The videotape can be purchased for $60, or the set of four 1990 videotapes can be purchased together for $195. Videotapes are available from Cine-Med, 127 Main St North, Woodbury, CT 06798. DONNA L. KLINGER,RN, BSN, CNOR AUDIOVISUAL COMMITTEE
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21. Kneedler, Dodge, Perioperative Patient Care: The Nursing Perspective, 413. 28. Martin, Positioning in Anesthesia and Surgery,
8-11. Suggested reading Garner, J S; Favero, M S. “Cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing patient-care equipment.” In Guidelinefor
AORN JOURNAL
Handwashing and Hospital Environmental Control.
Atlanta: Centers for Disease Control, 1985, 10-13. Groah, L. Operating Room Nursing: The Perioperative Role. Reston, Va: Reston Publishing Company, Inc, 1983. Spry, C. Essentials of Perioperative Nursing. Rockville, Md Aspen Publishers, Inc, 1988, 3914.
Film Review: ATS-Video Magazine This is the first videotape m a new project of the American Trauma Society (ATS). Four videotapes will be produced in one year. Each videotape contains five “articles” arranged in vignette format. The first videotape contains an article on the law, two on 1989 research topics, one on rehabilitation and trauma, and one on acute care of the burn patient. “Trauma and the law” ’was written by Richard Carmona, MD, Tucson, Ariz. It discusses the importance of how to handle items that may be used as evidence in criminal court. “Penetrating trauma to the neck,” was written by George ONeal Vinslintz, MD, Jacksonville, Fla. This article is based on a research project that deals with neck trauma. It states that 4% to 7% of traumatic injuries involve the neck. The author divides the neck into three zones to make assessment easier. William Bickell, MD, Tulsa, Okla, wrote “Use of MAST trousers.” This reports on a research study of this controversial issue. The study dealt with 784 patients in Tulsa, Okla, and it did not support the use of the trousers in the clinical arena. More research is scheduled to look at the use of using only one compartment at a lower pressure. “Alcohol and drug related motor vehicle accidents (MVAs),” which was written by Steve Taylor, RN, CCRN, Greensburg, Pa, discusses the importance of drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs. These programs should begin early in the acute hospitalization period, according to Taylor.
The fifth article, “Resuscitation of burn victims,” was written by Michael Madden, MD, New York City. This article discusses the importance of 100% oxygen being used in the acute phase for burn treatment to decrease carbon dioxide consumption at the cellular level. It also gives guidelines for fluid replacement. This videotape is useful for trauma courses or as continuing education for staff of trauma centers. It also is useful for perioperative nurses. The content of the videotape is accurate and valuable, especially the information on how to handle clinical evidence and the classification of zones in the assessment of neck trauma. The information is concise and to the point. I know of no other film that gives all this information. The information on burns, however, is available on other videotapes. The only drawback is the format of the vignettes. Some viewers may believe there is not enough information. The videotape can be purchased for $60, or the set of four 1990 videotapes can be purchased together for $195. Videotapes are available from Cine-Med, 127 Main St North, Woodbury, CT 06798. DONNA L. KLINGER,RN, BSN, CNOR AUDIOVISUAL COMMITTEE
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