Surgical Notes: A Pocket Survival Guide for the Operating Room - Brossura

Sheets, Susan D. , R. N.

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0803625928 ISBN 13: 9780803625921

Casa editrice: F A Davis Co, 2014

Riassunto

• Full-color photographs and line illustrations showing…
  • scrubbing, gowning and gloving
  • instruments, equipment and supplies
  • anatomy
  • positioning and draping
  • medications
  • sutures
• Basic set up for a laparoscopic and an open procedure.
• Aseptic technique refresher.
• A variety of sutures, their basic materials, and uses.
• Prepping guidelines as well as a comparison of clipping and shaving.
• Procedures for basic draping, including AORN draping standards.
• Suggestions and tips on how to communicate effectively in the OR, including how to handle difficult events and people.
• Write-on/wipe off pages that let you keep track of surgeon’s preferences at various clinical sites.

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Product Description

Jog your memory and be confident in your ability to adapt in the fast-paced OR environment Susan Sheets, the Association of Surgical Technologists' "Educator of the Year" in 2009, brings you the OR survival guide that fits in your pocket. Consult it at the start of your day or between cases to jog your memory and build your confidence. Refresh your knowledge of the essentials of aseptic technique, surgical conscience, anatomy, basic set-up, instruments, and sutures. Be ready for challenging situations with tips for communicating effectively in the OR. Anticipate need and attune your critical thinking to be able to set up your back table and mayo stand quickly and efficiently, count effectively, and communicate well with your team. Consult it to organize your case so you can start and end it with confidence. From aseptic technique to effective communication and everything in between, here's the on-the-spot guidance you need to survive in the OR in a pocket-sized, quick reference.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: F A Davis Co
• Data di pubblicazione: 2014
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0803625928
• ISBN 13: 9780803625921
• Rilegatura: Rilegatura a spirale
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 189
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile