Alexander's Care of the Patient in Surgery, 13e

Rothrock PhD RN CNOR FAAN, Jane C.

ISBN 10: 0323039278 / ISBN 13: 9780323039277

Editore: Mosby, 2006

Very Good condition. 13th edition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES. Codice articolo S18A-04483

Riassunto:

For more than 60 years, ALEXANDER'S CARE OF THE PATIENT IN SURGERY has been an essential, reliable resource for perioperative nursing. The detailed, state-of-the-art information in this edition reflects current procedures and promotes the delivery of comprehensive patient care. This text provides nurses with the tools needed to deliver safe, cost-effective, high-quality patient care.

• More than 400 contemporary and traditional specialty surgical interventions, in addition to numerous minimally invasive surgical procedures, are explained.
• Approximately 1,000 full-color illustrations and photos build familiarity with surgical anatomy, procedures, methods and equipment.
• Places a strong emphasis on patient education and discharge planning, as well as patient safety.
• Best Practice boxes apply evidence-based practice to perioperative nursing.
• Sample Plans of Care link interventions to clearly identified outcomes.
• Research Highlight boxes translate research into practice for patient care.
• Addresses Emergency preparedness and bioterrorism considerations.
• Ambulatory, pediatric, geriatric, trauma surgeries, as well as complementary and alternative therapies, are given special attention.
• History boxes summarize significant historical events related to surgery and perioperative nursing.

• The latest invasive and non-invasive technological advances related to surgical procedures, including areas such as interventional radiology, are featured.
• Patient and Family Education boxes offer guidelines for pre- and post-procedural care, side effects and complications, discharge/follow-up care, home care, psychosocial care and referrals.
• Surgical Pharmacology tables summarize the drugs most commonly used for specific surgical procedures, including generic and trade names, purpose/description and pharmacokinetics.
• Patient Safety boxes highlight recent JCAHO initiatives designed to prioritize patient safety.
• Recent OSHA guidelines regarding workplace safety are emphasized.

Contenuti: Unit 1: Foundations for Practice

1. Concepts Basic to Perioperative Nursing

2. Patient and Environmental Safety

3. Infection Prevention and Control

4. Anesthesia

5. Positioning the Patient for Surgery

6. Sutures, Needles, and Instruments

7. Surgical Modalities

8. Wound Healing, Dressings, and Drains

9. Postoperative Patient Care and Pain Management

10. Patient Education and Discharge Planning

Unit 2: Surgical Interventions

11. Gastrointestinal Surgery

12. Surgery of the Liver, Biliary Tract, Pancreas, and Spleen

13. Repair of Hernias

14. Gynecologic and Obstetric Surgery

15. Genitourinary Surgery

16. Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery

17. Breast Surgery

18. Ophthalmic Surgery

19. Otologic Surgery

20. Rhinologic and Sinus Surgery

21. Laryngologic and Head and Neck Surgery

22. Orthopedic Surgery

23. Neurosurgery

24. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

25. Thoracic Surgery

26. Vascular Surgery

27. Cardiac Surgery

Unit 3: Special Considerations

28. Ambulatory Surgery

29. Pediatric Surgery

30. Geriatric Surgery

31. Trauma Surgery

32. Integrated Health Practices: Complementary and Alternative Therapies

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Titolo: Alexander's Care of the Patient in Surgery, ...
Casa editrice: Mosby
Data di pubblicazione: 2006
Legatura: Rilegato
Condizione: Very Good