ASPAN Geriatric Resources

Publications

Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing Articles
The following articles on geriatric related topics were published in Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing (JOPAN). If you are interested in purchasing any of these articles, visit www.jopan.org/ for ordering information.

• Asher, M. (2004). Surgical considerations in the elderly. Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 19(6), 406-414.
• Burden, N. (2004). Discharge planning for the elderly ambulatory surgical patient. Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 19(6), 401-405.
• Laney, M. and Bayley, E. (2002). Incidence of adult immunization for influenza and pneumonia in a preadmission testing unit. Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 17(5), 325-336.
• Mamaril, M. and Saufl, N. (2004). Geriatric perianesthesia nursing approach to care. Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 19(6), 371.
• Monarch, S. and Wren, K. (2004). Geriatric anesthesia implications. Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 19(6), 379-384.
• Paynter, D. and Mamaril, M. (2004). Perianesthesia challenges in geriatric pain management. Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 19(6), 385-391.
• Rakel, B. and Herr, K. (2004). Assessment and treatment of postoperative pain in older adults. Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 19(3), 194-208.
• Sandlin, D. (2004). Community resources for the elderly. Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 19(6), 428-429.
• Saufl, N. (2004). Preparing the older adult for surgery and anesthesia. Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 19(6), 372-378.
• Saufl, N. (2004). Restraints use and falls prevention. Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 19(6), 433-436.
• Stevenson, J. (2004). When the trauma patient is elderly. Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 19(6), 392-400.
• Sullivan, E. (2004). Issues of informed consent in the geriatric population. Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 19(6), 430-432.

Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing Continuing Education Articles
The following articles on geriatric related topics were published in Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing (JOPAN). If you are interested in purchasing any of these articles, visit www.jopan.org/ for ordering information. Some of these CE offerings are also available to complete online.

• Ang, P., et al. (2004). Managing acute postoperative pain: Is 3 hours too long? Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 19(5), 312-333.
• Iacono, M. (2007). Osteoporosis: A national public health priority. Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 22(3), 175-183.
• Kuchta, A. and Golembiewski, J. (2004). Medication use in the elderly patient: Focus on the perioperative/perianesthesia setting. Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 19(6), 415-427. 

Breathline ─ Official Newsletter for the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses
The following news releases and articles appeared in Breathline. ASPAN members can access past issues of Breathline Online.

• ANA News Release (2003). Nurse competence in aging grants award to 12 national specialty nursing organizations. Breathline, 23(6), 10.
• ASPAN News Release (2004). ASPAN’s Nurse competence in geriatric’s award. Breathline, 24(4), 7.
• ASPAN Research Publication Team (2006). Evaluating geriatric nursing practice nursing competency assessment tool assesses skills. Breathline, 26(3), 5.
• Esterson, J. Press Release (2005). Nurses associations hold milestone meeting: Commit themselves to improve care for older adults. Breathline, 25(1), 3.
• Gough, W. and Mamaril, M. (2006). Caring for the older Mexican American adult. Breathline, 26(1), 8-9.
• Gould, E. (2005). Tips for effective communication with older adults. Breathline, 25(2) 15.
• Mamaril, M. (2005). Advocating cultural sensitivity in older adults. Breathline, 25(5), 3.
• Mamaril, M. (2004). Assessing neurological changes in the aging patient. Breathline, 24(2), 7.
• Mamaril, M. (2004). Cardiac changes in the aging patient. Breathline, 24(2), 7.
• Mamaril, M. (2003). The epidemiology of our aging population. Breathline, 23(4), 2.
• Mamaril, M. (2005). The Hartford geriatric nursing initiative. Breathline, 25(3), 7.
• Mamaril, M. (2004). Polypharmacy in geriatric population. Breathline, 24(6), 5.
• Mamaril, M. (2005). Salute to Kathleen Painter, BSN, RN, CAPA American Society of Perianesthesia Nurses Nurse Competence in Aging 2004 award winner. Breathline, 25(4), 7.
• McKenney, K. (2004). Anesthesia considerations in older adults. Breathline, 24(5), 7.  

Other Publications

• Mamaril, M. (2006). Nursing considerations in the geriatric surgical patient:  The perioperative continuum of care. Nursing Clinics of North America, 41, 313-328.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                

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