Chapter 18 Sterilization Chapter outline Sterilization versus Disinfection Sterilization Assembly of Instrument Sets Packaging Instruments and Other Items for Sterilization Thermal Sterilization Chemical Sterilization Radiation Sterilization Control Measures Custom Packs…
Chapter 10 Physical facilities Chapter outline Physical Layout of the Surgical Suite Transition Zones Peripheral Support Areas Operating Room Special Procedure Rooms Construction or Renovation of the Surgical Suite Chapter…
Chapter 31 Potential perioperative complications Chapter outline Potential for Complications During and After Surgery Respiratory Complications Cardiovascular Complications Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances Blood Volume Complications Shock Metabolic Crises Iatrogenic Injury…
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…
