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Marilyn (Lynn) Sawyer Sommers, PhD, RN, FAAN

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2000 and Prior

Book Chapters
Sommers, M. S (1998). Immune system: Clinical physiology. In M. Kinney, J. Brooks-Brunn, S. Dunbar, N. Molter, & J. Vitello (Eds.), AACN clinical reference for critical care nursing (4th Ed.). (917-934). St. Louis: Mosby-Year Book.

Sommers, M. S (1998). Immune system: Patient assessment.. In M. Kinney, J. Brooks-Brunn, S. Dunbar, N. Molter, & J. Vitello (Eds.), AACN clinical reference for critical care nursing (4th Ed.). (935-946). St. Louis: Mosby-Ye.

Sommers, M. S (1998). Multisystem review. In J.G. Alspaugh (Eds.), AACN's core curriculum (5th Ed.). (715-798). Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders.

Journals/Periodicals
Sommers, M. S., Dyehouse, J. M., Howe, S. R., Volz, T., & Manharth, M (2000). Validity of self-reported alcohol consumption in non-dependent drinkers with unintentional injury. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 24, 1406-1413 (PMID: 11003207). doi:10.1111/j.1530-0277.2000.tb02110.x

Sommers, M. S., Dyehouse, J. M., & Howe, S. R (2000). Injured drivers: Risk takers and problem drinkers (abstract). Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 24 (S5), 113A.

Dyehouse, J. M., Sommers, M. S., Howe, S. R., & Manharth, M (2000). Motivating heavy drinkers to adopt low risk drinking (abstract). Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 24 (S5), 70A.

Sommers, M. S., Dyehouse, J. M., Howe, S. R., Lemmink, J., Davis, K., McCarthy, M., & Russell, A. C (2000). Attribution of injury to alcohol involvement in young adults seriously injured in alcohol-related motor vehicle crashes. American Journal of Critical Care, 9, 28-35.

Sommers, M.S., Dyehouse, J.M., Howe, S.R., Lemmink, J., & Weeks, A. (1999). Attribution of injury to alcohol involvement in non-dependent drinkers injured in alcohol-related motor vehicle crashes. Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine, 43, 465-468.

Sommers, M. S., Dyehouse, J. M., Howe, S. R., Lemmink, J., & Weeks, A (1999). Attribution of injury to alcohol involvement in non-dependent drinkers injured in alcohol-related motor vehicle crashes. Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine, 43, 465-468.

Sommers, M. S., Dyehouse, J. M., & Howe, S. R (1999). Consequences of pre-injury drinking in trauma patients (abstract). Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 23 (S3), 121A.

Sommers, M. S., Dyehouse, J. M., Howe, S., Lemmink, S., & Russell, A (1998). Attribution of injury to alcohol involvement following alcohol-related vehicular injury (abstract). Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 22 (S3), 84A.

Sommers, M. S., Dyehouse, J. M., Howe, S. R., & Lemmink, J (1998). Preventing alcohol-related motor vehicle injury with brief intervention strategies: Preliminary findings with 60 subjects (short report). Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine, 42, 426-427.

Sommers, M. S., & Beery, T (1998). Foundations of genetics: Genetic structure, function, and therapeutics. AACN: Clinical Issues: Advanced Practice in Acute and Critical Care, 9, 467-482.

Foley, S., & Sommers, M. S (1998). From bench to bedside: Molecular genetics. AACN: Clinical Issues: Advanced Practice in Acute and Critical Care, 9, 491-498.

Sommers, M. S., Hetteberg, C. Kenner, C., & Prows, C (1998). Genetics and Nursing. Issue Editors. AACN: Clinical Issues: Advanced Practice in Acute and Critical Care, November 1998, 465-620.

Hern, M., Miller, M., Sommers, M. S., & Dyehouse, J. M (1998). Sensitive topics and adolescents: Making research about risky behaviors happen. Issues in Comprehensive Pediatric Nursing, 21, 173-186.

Dyehouse, J. M., & Sommers, M. S (1998). Brief intervention after alcohol-related injuries. Nursing Clinics of North America, 33, 93-104.

Sommers, M.S. (1998). Missed injuries. Registered Nurse, 61(10), 28-31.

Sommers, M.S., Dyehouse, J.M., Howe, S.R., Lemmink, J., Volz, T., Wekselman, K., & Manharth, M. (1997). Self-reported alcohol consumption following alcohol-related motor vehicle crashes: A validity study in non-dependent drinkers. Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine, 41, 47-61.

Fontana, J.A., Baas, L.S., & Sommers, M.S. (1997). Predictors of vitality in persons with heart failure. European Journal of Heart Failure, 4, 11.

Dyehouse, J.M., & Sommers, M.S. (1997). Using brief intervention to prevent injury by changing alcohol consumption patterns after non-vehicular unintentional injury. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, S21, 91A.

Sommers, M.S., & Dyehouse, J.M. (1997). Enrolling patients in a brief intervention protocol following vehicular injury. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, S21, 63A.

Dyehouse, J.M., & Sommers, M.S. (1997). Timeline followback as a method to assess changes in alcohol consumption patterns before and after an alcohol-related injury. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, S21, 34A.

Sommers, M.S., & Dyehouse, J.M. (1996). Methodological issues: Using brief intervention with a high acuity trauma population. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, S20, 91A.

Sommers, M.S., & Dyehouse, J.M. (1996). Prevention of alcohol-related motor vehicle crashes: Preliminary findings on the use of brief intervention strategies during hospitalization. Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine, 40, 525-527.

Sommers, M.S., Dyehouse, J.M., & Volz, T. M. (1996). Accuracy of self-reported alcohol use in seriously injured trauma patients. American Journal of Critical Care, 5, 246.

Sommers, M.S., Waymire, K., Powers, P., & Douthit, M. (1995). Effect of body temperature and pH on measured and calculated SaO2. American Journal of Critical Care, 4, 246.

Sommers, M.S., Stevenson, J.S., Hamlin, R., & Ivey, T. (1995). Skin temperature and limb blood flow as predictors of cardiac index. Clinical Nursing Research, 4, 22-37 (PMID: 7703873).

Sommers, M.S. (1995). The near-death experience following multiple trauma. Critical Care Nurse, 14, 62-66 (PMID: 7882692).

Sommers, M.S. (1995). The shattering consequences of CPR.. Springhouse CE Test Handbook, 7, 3-30 (PMID: 1407778).

Dyehouse, J.M., & Sommers, M.S. (1995). Brief intervention as an advanced practice strategy for seriously injured victims of multiple trauma. AACN: Clinical Issues: Advanced Practice in Acute and Critical Care, 6, 53-62 (PMID: 7736305).

Sommers, M.S. (1995). Missed injuries: A case of trauma hide and seek.. AACN: Clinical Issues: Advanced Practice in Acute and Critical Care, 6, 187-195 (PMID: 7743423). doi:10.1097/00044067-199505000-00003

Dyehouse, J.M., & Sommers, M.S. (1995). Effectiveness of brief intervention following alcohol-related motor vehicle crashes: Preliminary findings. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, S19, 38A.

Sommers, M.S., & Dyehouse, J.M. (1995). Brief intervention following alcohol-related motor vehicle crashes: Preliminary findings. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, S19, 106A.

Sommers, M.S., & Schackmann, J. (1995). Designer genes and critical care nursing.. Heart & Lung, 24, 228-238 (PMID: 7622397). doi:10.1016/S0147-9563(05)80041-X

Sommers, M.S. (1994). Spotlight article, review: The effects of alcohol intoxication on the initial treatment and hospital course of patients with acute brain injury. Heart & Lung, 23, 95-98 (PMID: 8150653).

Sommers, M.S. (1994). Research reflections: Alcohol and trauma. Heart & Lung, 23, 95-98.

Sommers, M.S., Schackmann, J., Wallace, M., Von Rotz, N., & Willhite, J. (1994). Circulatory response in young adult trauma victims with alcohol intoxication. Journal of Substance Abuse, 6, 449-456 (PMID: 7780303).

Sommers, M.S. (1994). Alcohol and trauma: The critical link.. Critical Care Nurse, 14, 82-93 (PMID: 7882694).

Sommers, M.S., Woods, S.L., & Courtade, M. (1993). Thermodilution cardiac output: Methods and measurement. Nursing Research, 42, 228-233 (PMID: 8337161). doi:10.1097/00006199-199307000-00007

Sommers, M.S., Stevenson, J.S., Hamlin, R., Ivey, T., & Russell, A.C. (1993). Mixed venous oxygen saturation and oxygen partial pressure as predictors of cardiac index after coronary artery bypass grafting. Heart & Lung, 22, 112-120 (PMID: 8449754).

Sommers, M.S. (1992). Thermodilution cardiac output: Methodological and measurement issues. Heart & Lung, 21, 299.

Russell, A.C., & Sommers, M.S. (1992). Methodological concerns in monitoring temperatures in the critically ill. Heart & Lung, 21, 298.

Sommers, M.S. (1991). Potential for injury: Trauma after cardiopulmonary resuscitation.. Heart & Lung, 20, 287-293 (PMID: 2032865).

Russell, A.C., & Sommers, M.S. (1991). Comparison of core, axillary, and groin temperatures in adults. Heart & Lung, 20, 23A.

Sommers, M.S., Stevenson, J.S., & Hamlin, R. (1991). SvO2 and PvO2 as predictors of cardiac index. Heart & Lung, 20, 303.

Sommers, M.S. (1990). Blunt renal trauma. Critical Care Nurse, 10, 38-47 (PMID: 2357889).

Sommers M.S. (1990). Fluid resuscitation following multiple trauma. Critical Care Nurse, 10, 74-81 (PMID: 2249466).

Weiskittel, P., & Sommers, M.S. (1989). Care of the patient with lower urinary tract trauma.. Critical Care Nurse, 9, 53-66 (PMID: 2582789).

Sommers, M.S. (1988). Blood gas interpretation: Application to ARDS and COPD.. Journal of Intravenous Nursing, 11, 299-307 (PMID: 3193292).

Sommers, M.S., Baas, L.S., & Beiting, A.M. (1987). Nosocomial infections related to four methods of. Heart & Lung, 16, 13-19 (PMID: 3539878).

Sommers, M.S. (1986). Cardiac tamponade after nonpenetrating cardiac trauma.. Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing, 5, 206-215 (PMID: 3637150). doi:10.1097/00003465-198607000-00004

Sommers, M.S. (1985). Nursing care of patients with blunt cardiac trauma.. Critical Care Nurse, 5, 58-67 (PMID: 3853505).

Sommers, M.S. (1985). Preventing complications for the toxic shock syndrome patient.. Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing, 4, 215-225 (PMID: 3848384). doi:10.1097/00003465-198507000-00015

Sommers, M.S., & Russell, A.C. (1984). Location of myocardial infarction: Assessing the patient's response.. Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing, 3, 8-16 (PMID: 6559672). doi:10.1097/00003465-198401000-00002

Sommers, M.S. (1984). Creating a therapeutic environment during cardiopulmonary resuscitation.. Focus on Critical Care, 12, 22-29 (PMID: 3847365).

Vulhop, L., Sommers, M.S., & Wolverton, C. (1984). Containment of fecal incontinence by the use of a perianal. Journal of Enterostomal Therapy, 11, 59-62 (PMID: 6561206).

Sommers, M.S. (1983). Nonketotic hyperosmolar coma.. Critical Care Nurse, 3, 58-61 (PMID: 6549959).

Sommers, M.S., & Sommers, J.D. (1982). Writing the nursing curriculum vitae. Critical Care Nurse, 3, 100-104 (PMID: 6556991).

Sommers, M.S. (1982). Meeting the needs of critical care nurses: The simulated cardiopulmonary resuscitation.. Critical Care Nurse, 2, 59-61 (PMID: 6918281).