Description
Perioperative Nursing, An Introduction 3rd edition provides a solid foundation for both undergraduate and post-graduate students, and novice perioperative nurses embarking on their career.Presented in two sections: Professional Practice and Clinical Practice, the text provides an overview of the key concepts, challenges and scope of practice across a range of perioperative environments including: anaesthetics, intraoperative and postanaesthetic recovery care, day surgery and evolving perioperative practices outside of hospital settings. New patient scenarios woven through the text provide the context for the reader to engage in reflective thinking on the patient journey and place the novice practitioner 'into the workplace' to exemplify practice points, rationales and clinical decision making.Underpinned with the most recent evidence-based practice, research, standards and guidelines, this highly respected text continues to be an indispensable resource for perioperative nurses.- Local and international contributors provide wide and diverse expertise on contemporary perioperative practice, research, and standards.- Learning objectives, critical thinking exercises and research boxes connect nursing theory to nursing practice- Key concepts and scope of practice across a range of perioperative environments- Full colour illustrations- An eBook included in all print purchasesAdditional resources on Evolve- eBook on VitalSourceInstructor resources:- Answer guide for case studies- Answer guide for critical thinking exercises- Image collection- Self-assessment questions and answersStudent and Instructor resources:- Case studies- Critical thinking exercises- Further readings- Glossary- Weblinks
Table of Contents
1. Perioperative Nursing2. Human Factors and the Perioperative Team3. Medico-legal aspects of Perioperative nursing practice4. Perioperative patient quality and safety5. The Perioperative Environment and Staff Safety6. Asepsis, infection prevention and Sterilisation7. Patient Assessment and Preparation for Surgery8. Patient Care during anaesthesia9. Intraoperative patient care10. Surgical intervention11. Wound healing, haemostasis and wound closure12. Postanaesthesia nursing care13. Perioperative practice in non-traditional environments
