Chronic pain and its treatment
Pain An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage, or described in terms of such damage Acute pain Pain that is of short duration and…
Mood stabilizers
Figure 8-1. Mania-minded treatments. Although the ideal “mood stabilizer” would treat both mania and bipolar depression while also preventing episodes of either pole, in reality there is as yet no…
Positioning, prepping, and draping the patient
Chapter 26 Positioning, prepping, and draping the patient Chapter outline Preliminary Considerations Anatomic and Physiologic Considerations Equipment for Positioning Surgical Positions Physical Preparation and Draping of the Surgical Site Chapter…
Surgical instrumentation
Chapter 19 Surgical instrumentation Chapter outline Fabrication of Metal Instruments Classification of Instruments Handling Instruments Chapter objectives After studying this chapter, the learner will be able to: • Identify the use…
Urologic surgery
Chapter 35 Urologic surgery Chapter outline Anatomy and Physiology of the Urinary System Special Features of Urologic Surgery Surgical Procedures of the Genitourinary System Male Reproductive Organs Endocrine Glands Transsexual…
Perioperative pediatrics
Chapter 8 Perioperative pediatrics Chapter outline Indications for Surgery Considerations in Perioperative Pediatrics Perioperative Assessment of the Pediatric Patient Preoperative Psychologic Preparation of Pediatric Patients Pediatric Anesthesia Intraoperative Pediatric Patient…
Orthopedic surgery
Chapter 36 Orthopedic surgery Chapter outline The Art and Science of Orthopedic Surgery Anatomy and Physiology of the Musculoskeletal System Special Features of Orthopedic Surgery Extremity Procedures,p. 764 Fractures Joint…
The surgical first assistant
Chapter 5 The surgical first assistant Chapter outline First Assistant’s Knowledge and Skill Level What Does the First Assistant Do? p. 66 Disciplines Associated with First-Assisting in Surgery Chapter objectives…
General surgery
Chapter 33 General surgery Chapter outline Special Considerations for General Surgery Breast Procedures Abdominal Procedures Liver Procedures Splenic Procedures Pancreatic Procedures Esophageal Procedures Gastrointestinal Surgery Intestinal Procedures Colorectal Procedures Abdominal…
Cardiac surgery
Chapter 43 Cardiac surgery Chapter outline Anatomy of the Heart and Great Vessels Physiology of the Heart Special Features of Cardiac Surgery Cardiac Surgical Procedures Mechanical Assist Devices Complications of…
