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On the Cover
He was an all-star anesthesia
provider and a respected leader
within his hospital. But a drug
addict? Impossible. For months,
no one suspected Rodrigo
Garcia, APN, MBA, MSN, CRNA,
ACIT, of diverting waste fentanyl
for his own use. Now in recov-
ery, Mr. Garcia discusses his
past demons with the hope that
you'll be able to spot drug
diverters and realize how des-
perately they need your help.
Cover design by Ethan Anderson
Photo by Pamela Bevelhymer,
RN, BSN, CNOR
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138 Down the Drain or Direct to Drain?
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145 Tools for Difficult Colonoscopies
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10 Editor's Page
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14 Ideas That Work
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26 Staffing
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30 Infection Prevention
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34 Safety
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152 Thinking of Buying …
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159 Product News
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