Principles of Perioperative Practice

Erscheinungsjahr 2000
ISBN: 978-0-443-06251-3
Verlag: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone

Buch, Englisch, 256 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 393 g

Principles of Perioperative Practice takes a practical look at the multifaceted role of the perioperative nurse. Basing their reflections on experience, the authors of each chapter take the reader through the main issues influencing perioperative practice today. Ranging from risk assessment and health and safety to ethics, quality and new technology, the authors have managed to capture the very essence of the challenges of working in the high impact environment of the perioperative field. The focus on the multi-disciplinary team ensures that these topics are discussed in the context of day-to-day work in perioperative practice. - Expanding role of the nurse
Clear links between theory and practice - Emphasize perioperative role of nurse
First book to focus on the holistic approach to perioperative patient care.

Zielgruppe

Perioperative Nurses, professionals working in operating departments, GP surgeries and day surgery units.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Hind, Martin

Wicker, Paul

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Pflege Chirurgische Pflege

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Framework of Perioperative Care. Principles of Safe Practice in the Perioperative Environment. Education for Practice. Perioperative Communication. Quality Assurance in Perioperative Care. Perioperative Risk Management. Accountability and the Law in Perioperative Care. Ethical Issues in Perioperative Care. Changing Roles/Titles in the Perioperative Environment. Evidence Based Care in the Perioperative Environment. Budgeting. Information Technology. Recruitment and Retention Issues. Excellence in Perioperative Practice.