AMERICAN CHEMICAL JOURNAL, FEBRUARY

AANA Journal, February 1996

This study examined the readability of the AANA Journal, quantifying the effect of peer review on case and research reports published from 1992 to 1994. Gunning and Flesch index-based computer analysis, as well as human comparative analysis, was undertaken. Computer and human assessment of readability revealed improvement as papers evolved from submitted to published versions; however, at publi...

AANA Journal Course, AANA Journal, February 1989

Bztients with neurologic diseases who require surgery may present the anesthetist with special challenges related to their pharmocotherapy. It is well established that such therapy may alter these patients' otherwise normal response to anesthesia. There are many classes of drugs utilized and this AANA Journal course addresses the pharmacokinetic pharmacodynamic and anesthetic implications of an...

American Heart Month — February 2013

AANA Journal Course No. 6, AANA Journal, February 2016

Objectives At the completion of this course, the reader should be able to: 1. Identify the anatomy and physiology of acetylcholine and nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. 2. Describe the method of action of neuromuscular blocking drugs. 3. Describe the available methods for monitoring recovery from neuromuscular blockade. 4. Discuss the options available to reverse neuromuscular blockade and the...

American Heart Month — February 2014