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PeriAnesthesia Nursing Core Curriculum: Preoperative, Phase I and Phase II PACU Nursing (Core Curriculum)
To best serve the needs of practicing perianesthesia nurses, content from Core Curriculum for PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 4th Edition and Ambulatory Surgical Nursing Core Curriculum were combined into one new core, PeriAnesthesia Nursing Core Curriculum. This new core adds additional key content to provide the most comprehensive reference for perianesthesia practice, from preanesthesia through postanesthesia Phase 3. This one resource provides practicing perianesthesia nurses with the complete scope of practice in line with and as defined by ASPAN.

  • Focuses on ASPAN's full scope of perianesthesia nursing practice regardless of the practice setting.
  • Provides the core content necessary to demonstrate competency as a perianesthesia nurse.
  • Includes a section on LifeSpan Considerations, Unit 3, to help the nurse understand the full scope of perianesthesia care from pediatrics through older adult life.
  • Unit 4, Competency of Preoperative Assessment incorporates all aspects of the complete assessment of the patient and family including key areas such as cultural and alternative/complementary therapies.
  • Unit 6, Surgical Specialties provides a consistent format presentation for each specialty area, including anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, operative procedures, postanesthesia priorities: phases 1, 2, and 3, and where necessary, potential complications including anesthesia and pain management.
  • An appendix on Certification Concepts and Testing Strategies along with the core content provides an outstanding tool to prepare for certification as a perinanesthesia nurse (CPAN) or as an ambulatory perianesthesia nurse (CAPA).
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Price: $71.23 [Notify me when price goes down.]


Preoperative Assessment and Management (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Handbook)
Thoroughly updated for its Second Edition, this practical, portable handbook provides comprehensive, up-to-date information for all clinicians who need to perform preoperative assessments. The book provides a thorough understanding of the pathophysiology of disease states relevant to anesthesiology and surgery and offers guidelines on history taking, physical examination, recommended diagnostic tests, and preoperative management. A chapter of case studies in preoperative evaluation is included. New chapters in this edition cover evaluation of the pregnant patient for non-obstetric surgery and preoperative assessment for specific procedures and locations, particularly out-of-OR and ambulatory procedures. This edition's more user-friendly format includes bullet lists and tables to facilitate quick reference.
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Price: $41.84 [Notify me when price goes down.]


Perioperative Medicine: Managing for Outcome
Recognized authorities in anesthesiology and surgical critical care present you with today's best management approaches for achieving optimal perioperative outcomes. They review the potential risks to all major organ systems by examining the incidence and significance of organ dysfunction...assessing the etiology of particular organ dysfunctions...defining the preoperative and intraoperative risk factors...and offering perioperative protection strategies to minimize potential complications. A consistent chapter format - combined with color-coded algorithms, summary tables and boxes - enable you to quickly locate specific guidance.

  • Top evidence- and outcome-based strategies from leading world authorities enable you to avoid and manage complications.
  • A consistent format allows you to easily and efficiently access the very latest research and clinical practice guidelines.
  • Color-coded algorithms, as well as abundant summary tables and boxes, save you valuable time in locating the best management approaches.
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Price: $143.20 [Notify me when price goes down.]


Perioperative Medicine- Just The Facts (Just the Facts:)

This concise yet comprehensive review is the perfect tool to prepare for certification, recertification, CME-or for use as a clinical refresher. Featuring the insights of the world's leading authorities, its highly efficient format conveniently condenses and simplifies only the most important content for maximum yield and comprehension.

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  • Ideal for all internists who assess and consult on the surgical patient
  • Streamlined, bulleted format ensures quick comprehension of key concepts and reinforces your understanding of the most complex topics in medical consultation and perioperative medicine
  • Expert, up-to-date coverage of the most critical, need-to-know concepts in perioperative care, from preoperative risk assessment to postoperative follow-up and recover-and much more
  • An incisive look at comorbid conditions, assessment, and surgical care implications
  • Logically organized, easy-to-follow chapters help focus your study and provide rapid access to specific subjects.
    Price: $26.83 [Notify me when price goes down.]


  • Keyhole Approaches in Neurosurgery: Volume 1: Concept and Surgical Technique

    A. Perneczky and R. Reisch, in collaboration with M. Tschabitscher, offer a detailed systematic overview of the different approaches for minimally invasive craniotomies. After a description of the historical development of the particular craniotomy, each chapter illustrates the anatomical construction of the target region and the surgical approach itself with artistic illustrations and photographs of human cadaver dissections. Concentrating on surgical practice, patient positioning, anatomical orientation, the stages of the surgical approach, potential errors with their consequences, and important tips and tricks are discussed in detail, providing instructions for everyday use.

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    Price: $284.25 [Notify me when price goes down.]


    Caring for the Perioperative Patient: Essential Clinical Skills (Essential Clinical Skills)
    Caring for the Perioperative Patient explores the influence of anaesthesia and surgery on patient physiology and the pharmacology of perioperative drugs, addresses essential anaesthetic, surgical and recovery skills, the management of perioperative equipment, and examines communication, risks and pre-operative assessment..
    Price: $31.50 [Notify me when price goes down.]


    Minor Surgical Procedures for Nurses and Allied Healthcare Professional (Wiley Series in Nursing)
    Minor Surgical Procedures for Nurses and Allied Healthcare Professionals is a comprehensive guide, outlining the correct procedures for the assessment and performance of minor surgical procedures. Highlighting significant issues and discussing practice limitations it defines and explores the most common applications within the boundaries of clinical practice, nursing administration and outcomes, in what has become a rapidly evolving field.

    With contributions from multi-disciplinary professionals, all experts in their field, fifteen accessible and well-illustrated chapters examine the key themes of

    • Anatomy
    • Making an Assessment
    • Medicolegal
    • Local Anaesthesia
    • Surgical Techniques
    • Training and Education
    • Future Developments

    Minor Surgical Procedures for Nurses and Allied Healthcare Professionals provides invaluable information on new role developments, the many challenges in 'getting started' along with topical issues such as informed patient consent and an overview of potential patient reactions. Ultimately it explores and advises on the fundamental skills, both communication and technical, which are key to success..
    Price: $29.98 [Notify me when price goes down.]



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