ISBN:
9780323225144
Copyright:
2013
Publication Date:
02-28-2014
Imprint:
Mosby
List Price:
$124.99
Alexander's Care of the Patient in Surgery - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 15th Edition
by Jane C. Rothrock, PhD, RN, CNOR, FAAN
Elsevier eBook on VitalSource
ISBN:
9780323225144
Copyright:
2013
Publication Date:
02-28-2014
Imprint:
Mosby
List Price:
$124.99
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Alexander’s Care of the Patient in Surgery is the most dependable source for comprehensive perioperative information. Well-known author and education Jane C. Rothrock continues to provide step-by-step instructions for over 400 surgical procedures, including many minimally invasive methods, all backed by the latest research. More than 1,000 full-color illustrations and photos depict current techniques, as well as surgical anatomy and instrumentation. This edition adds cutting-edge information to reflect new concepts for both invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures, whether the location is in a hospital, outpatient clinic, or doctor’s office.
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Alexander's Care of the Patient in Surgery - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource
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ISBN: 9780323533010
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- A clear and consistent chapter format makes it easy to find information, including general discussions of surgical anatomy and perioperative nursing considerations, followed by more specific discussions of procedural considerations and operative procedure for each surgical intervention.
- Updated coverage includes new surgical procedures and techniques, new care standards, and the importance of integrating evidence and research into patient care.
- NEW and UNIQUE! Patient-Centered Care boxes feature simplified conversations that students can model to help patients better understand their surgical procedure.
- Over 400 specialty surgical interventions are included, as well as many minimally-invasive surgical procedures.
- Cutting-edge information keeps students up-to-date with the latest technological advances related to surgical procedures, both invasive and non-invasive, whether the location is in a hospital, outpatient clinic, or in a doctor's office.
- 1,000 full-color illustrations and photos show surgical anatomy, procedures, and methods.
- NEW! A Critical Thinking Question at the end of every chapter tests your students’ understanding of chapter content.
- NEW! Laboratory Values appendix contains all laboratory value information in one convenient location.
- NEW! Key Points at the end of every chapter help students retain important concepts from the text.
- An emphasis on patient and workplace safety includes protocols from the major safety agencies and coalitions, perioperative nursing safety issues, patient rights, and safe patient handling and movement.
- Sample plans of care include nursing diagnosis, outcome, and interventions, linking specific interventions to clearly identified outcomes.
- Comprehensive discussions of perioperative nursing considerations cover assessment, nursing diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, evaluation, patient and family education, and discharge planning.
- Full-color design highlights special features and makes it easier to focus on essential concepts.
- Patient Safety boxes highlight Joint Commission initiatives and important safety topics.
- Evidence for Practice boxes illustrate how to apply scientific research to perioperative nursing.
- Research Highlight boxes provide the latest research and show students how to apply it to patient care.
- Patient and Family Education boxes include specific guidelines for preprocedural and postprocedural care, side effects and complications, home care, discharge/follow-up care, psychosocial care, and referrals.
- Surgical Pharmacology tables summarize and offer quick reference to the drugs most commonly used for specific surgical procedures, including generic and trade names, purpose/description, and pharmacokinetics.
- Ambulatory Surgery Consideration boxes highlight patient selection criteria, special anesthesia considerations, and patient assessment implications for outpatient surgical procedures.
- Coverage of cross-specialty areas includes special considerations for pediatric, geriatric, and trauma surgeries, as well as interventional and image-guided procedures, and complementary and alternative therapy.
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- NEW and UNIQUE! Patient-Centered Care boxes feature simplified conversations that you can have with patients to help them better understand their surgical procedure.
- NEW! A Critical Thinking Question at the end of every chapter tests your understanding of chapter content.
- NEW! Key Points at the end of every chapter help you retain important concepts from the text.
- NEW! Laboratory Values appendix contains all laboratory value information in one convenient location.
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Unit I: Foundations for Practice
1. Concepts Basic to Perioperative Nursing
2. Patient Safety and Risk Management
3. Workplace Issues and Staff Safety
4. Infection Prevention and Control
5. Anesthesia
6. Positioning the Patient for Surgery
7. Sutures, Needles, and Instruments
8. Surgical Modalities
9. Wound Healing, Dressings, and Drains
10. Postoperative Patient Care and Pain Management
Unit II: Surgical Interventions
11. Gastrointestinal Surgery
12. Surgery of the Liver, Biliary Tract, Pancreas, and Spleen
13. Repair of Hernias
14. Gynecologic and Obstetric Surgery
15. Genitourinary Surgery
16. Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
17. Breast Surgery
18. Ophthalmic Surgery
19. Otorhinolarygologic Surgery
20. Orthopedic Surgery
21. Neurosurgery
22. Reconstructive and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
23. Thoracic Surgery
24. Vascular Surgery
25. Cardiac Surgery
Unit III: Special Considerations
26. Pediatric Surgery
27. Geriatric Surgery
28. Trauma Surgery
29. Interventional and Image-Guided Procedures
30. Integrated Health Practices: Complementary and Alternative Therapies
Appendix A: Laboratory Values
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