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Celebrating 40 years of progress in perioperative nursing techniques. 1994

A Dunscombe, and C T Riall

Perioperative nurses have seen innumerable changes in their practices. During the past 40 years, new surgical and nursing techniques, new technology, and increased knowledge have resulted in improved care of the surgical patient. Much can be learned by reviewing the progress made by perioperative nurses during the past four decades.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D009871	Operating Room Nursing	The functions of the professional nurse in the operating room.	Nursing, Operating Room
D013523	Surgical Equipment	Nonexpendable apparatus used during surgical procedures. They are differentiated from SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, usually hand-held and used in the immediate operative field.	Equipment, Surgical,Equipments, Surgical,Surgical Equipments
D014481	United States	A country in NORTH AMERICA between CANADA and MEXICO.
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