Clinical Issues-September 2021

AORN J. 2021 Sep;114(3):262-269. doi: 10.1002/aorn.13492.

Abstract

Interviewing the patient about cannabis use Key words: cannabis, marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD), patient interview. AORN guidance for non-OR settings Key words: cardiac catheterization laboratory, endoscopy suite, interventional radiology suite, practice setting, invasive procedure. Using personal continuous positive airway pressure devices in the perioperative setting Key words: continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), home equipment, biomedical engineering, electrical devices. Screening for cognitive impairment in the older adult patient Key words: older adult patient, dementia, delirium, cognitive impairment screening tool, prehabilitation.