AORN journal
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Review Case Reports
Heated intraoperative intraperitoneal chemotherapy--the challenges of bringing chemotherapy into surgery.
Heated intraoperative intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIIC) was introduced at Altru Health System in August 2003 to offer the community a different treatment option for intraperitoneal carcinomatosis. The closed technique is performed to eliminate the risk of aerosolization and direct contact of the toxic chemotherapeutic agent with staff members. Implementing the HIIC procedure resulted in the creation of a comprehensive policy on chemotherapy precautions in surgery, which was the catalyst for implementing quality improvement initiatives throughout Altru Health System.
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Computer games are a major part of the culture of children and teenagers in many developed countries. Research shows that children of the computer age prefer computer-assisted learning to any other teaching strategy. ⋯ No studies have been conducted in Israel on using computers to help ailing children in general or to help children preparing for surgery in particular. This article discusses the potential for using computers to educate patients based on a review of the literature and interviews with children and describes the process of computer game development.