Description
Book SynopsisAssessing and managing the acutely ill adult surgical patient focuses on major surgical conditions and interventions commonly encountered in District General Hospitals which potentially require intensive monitoring and intervention.
Trade Review"The book provides a clear overview of the patient's perioperative experience which informs the reader of all pertinent issues and would be of value as a departmental resource for use by all perioperative staff." (
Open Forum, December 2008)
"This book will be a welcome addition to library shelves, and it provides a useful resource for nurses working in a range of surgical areas." (Nursing Standard)
"Aimed at newly qualified staff, operating department practitioners and adult nursing students." (Science Direct)
Table of ContentsPART 1: PRINCIPLES OF CARING FOR ACUTE SURGICAL PATIENTS. 1. Pre-Operative assessment and preparation.
2. The Peri-Operative Phase.
3. Post-Operative Recovery.
4. Post-Operative Pain Management.
5. Psychosocial Aspects of Surgery.
PART 2: SURGICAL SPECIALITIES.
6. Head and Neck Surgery.
7. Vascular Surgery.
8. Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery.
9. Surgery of the Lower Gastrointestinal Tract.
10. Urological Surgery.
11. Women’s Health.
12. Orthopaedic Surgery.
13. Identifying and Managing Life-Threatening Situations.
14. Self-Test Answers
