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Caring for the Perioperative Patient Paul Wicker

Caring for the Perioperative Patient By Paul Wicker

Caring for the Perioperative Patient by Paul Wicker


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Summary

Explores the influence of anaesthesia and surgery on patient physiology and the pharmacology of perioperative drugs. This title addresses essential anaesthetic, surgical and recovery skills, the management of perioperative equipment and examines communication, risks and pre-operative assessment.

Caring for the Perioperative Patient Summary

Caring for the Perioperative Patient by Paul Wicker

Caring for patients requiring surgery presents unique challenges. Caring for the Perioperative Patient identifies the essential skills and knowledge required by all perioperative practitioners in order to care effectively for their patients. Caring for the Perioperative Patient explores the influence of anaesthesia and surgery on patient physiology and the pharmacology of perioperative drugs, addresses essential anaesthetic, surgical and recovery skills, the management of perioperative equipment, and examines communication, risks and pre-operative assessment.

Caring for the Perioperative Patient Reviews

'a comprehensive book looking at the perioperative area; it is small in size and so can be easily carried around and referred to.' British Journal of Anaesthetic and Recovery Nursing 'I liked this text for its simplicity and would recommend it to student nurses, trainee ODPs and staff new to the perioperative environment.' British Journal of Anaesthetic and Recovery Nursing Practical, clinically based and well referenced, this pocket guide serves as a quick reference for learners in theatres and staff on the wards. Nursing Standard

About Paul Wicker

Paul Wicker is Programme leader, Operating department practice education, Edge Hill College of Higher Education and former Editor of the British Journal of Perioperative Nursing. Joy O'Neill is Training and Development Co-ordinator Theatre, Royal Oldham Hospital and Honorary Lecturer at the University of Salford.

Table of Contents

Section 1. Core issues.Ch 1. Perioperative homeostasis.Ch 2. Managing perioperative equipment.Ch 3. Perioperative pharmacology.Ch 4. Perioperative communication.Ch 5. Managing Perioperative risks.Section 2. Perioperative Care.Ch 6. Preoperative Assessment of Perioperative Patients.Ch 7. Anaesthetic Skills.Ch 8. Surgical Skills.Ch 9. Recovery Skills

Additional information

GOR001985082
9781405128025
140512802X
Caring for the Perioperative Patient by Paul Wicker
Used - Very Good
Paperback
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
20060201
384
N/A
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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