Brigden's Operating Department Practice

ISBN 10: 0443051887 / ISBN 13: 9780443051883

Editore: Churchill Livingstone, 1998

A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Codice articolo GOR008530985

Riassunto:

This text is designed to be a one-stop reference that is clear, but detailed, and provides a guide to current principles of practice within the operating theatre. The book's updatable looseleaf format ensures that the information remains current and easily accessible. This edition has a change in emphasis from techniques to practice, reflecting the emerging focus of nurse education in this field. Coverage is detailed and practical, with tables, quick-reference lists and headed sections for easy access.

Contenuti: SECTION 1 ORGANISATION and MANAGEMENT: the Operating Department Management and Organisation. Business Planning for Theatres. The National Health Service Contracting Process. Quality in the Operating Department. Information Technology in Theatres. Day Care Surgery SECTION 2 LEGAL ASPECTS of OPERATING THEATRE PRACTICE SECTION 3 RISK MANAGEMENT SECTION 4 ANAESTHETIC PRACTICE SECTION 5 SURGICAL PREPARATION: Introduction. Preparation of the Theatre. Instrumentation. Sutures. Stapling Systems. Surgical Gowns and Draping Systems. Surgical Gloves. Implants. Wound Dressings. Surgical Swabs. Fluids/Lotions. Wound Drains. Suction. Endoscopy. Lasers. Electrosurgery/Diathermy. Powered Tools. Ultrasound. Operating Microscopes. Tourniquets SECTION 6 SURGICAL PRACTICE: Introduction. Preparation of the Theatre Team. Care of the Patient. Major Issues in Patient Care. Positioning the Patient for Surgery. Ensuring that the Patient Has the Correct Operation. Swabs, Needles or Instruments Being Retained in the Wound After Surgery. Prevention of Infection

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Titolo: Brigden's Operating Department Practice
Casa editrice: Churchill Livingstone
Data di pubblicazione: 1998
Legatura: Hardback
Condizione: Fair