Chapter 20 Specialized surgical equipment Chapter outline Using Specialized Equipment in Surgery Electrosurgery Laser Surgery Microsurgery Ultrasonosurgery Integrated Technologies Chapter objectives After studying this chapter, the learner will be able…
Chapter 21 Preoperative preparation of the patient Chapter outline Hospitalized Patient Preoperative Preparation of All Patients Transportation to the Operating Room Suite Admission to the Operating Room Suite Chapter objectives…
Chapter 14 Surgical microbiology and antimicrobial therapy Chapter outline Microorganisms: Nonpathogens versus Pathogens Types of Pathogenic Microorganisms Antimicrobial Therapy Chapter objectives After studying this chapter, the learner will be able…
Chapter 7 The patient: the reason for your existence Chapter outline The Patient as an Individual The Patient with Individualized Needs The Patient with Cancer The Patient with Chronic Comorbid…
Chapter 17 Decontamination and disinfection Chapter outline Central Processing Department Central Service Personnel Instrument Cleaning and Decontamination Disinfection of Items Used in Patient Care Methods of Disinfection Disposable Products Chapter…
Chapter 27 Physiologic maintenance and monitoring of the perioperative patient Chapter outline Monitoring Physiologic Functions Chapter objectives After studying this chapter, the learner will be able to: • Identify pertinent body…
Chapter 2 Foundations of perioperative patient care standards Chapter outline Surgical Conscience Patient Rights Accountability Standardization of Patient Care Recommended Practices Professionalism Professional Perioperative Nursing Evidence-Based Practice Nursing Process Standards…
Chapter 30 Postoperative patient care Chapter outline Postanesthesia Care Admission to the Postanesthesia Care Unit Discharge from the Postanesthesia Care Unit Chapter objectives After studying this chapter, the learner will…
Chapter 1 Perioperative education Chapter outline The Art and Science of Surgery Perioperative Learner Perioperative Educator Application of Theory to Practice Expected Behaviors of Perioperative Caregivers Realities of Clinical Practice…
Chapter 12 Care of the perioperative environment Chapter outline Standards for Cleanliness in the Surgical Environment Establishing the Surgical Environment Room Turnover Between Patients Daily Terminal Cleaning Chapter objectives After…
