1st Edition
by Kate Woodhead (Author), Lesley Fudge (Author)
Manual of Perioperative Care
is a comprehensive manual of principles of care designed to support the
clinical practice of perioperative practitioners, whether they are
nurses or operating department practitioners. This book meets the needs
of those studying perioperative practice as well as those who would like
an up-to-date comprehensive reference on their bookshelf. It covers the
fundamentals of perioperative practice, placing them within the wider
context of modern surgical care.
With a practical, accessible
focus, aided by full colour illustrations, this book follows the journey
that the patient makes through their surgical care, with sections on:
- The foundation for safe and effective perioperative care
- Infection prevention and control
- Patient safety and managing risks
- Different patient care groups
- Approaches to surgery
This
book is essential reading for all students on perioperative courses, as
well as newly qualified perioperative nurses and operating department
practitioners.