Perioperative practice at a glance

From the publishers of the market-leading at a Glance series comes this new title on all aspects of caring for patients in the perioperative environment. From pre-operative care, through the anaesthetic and surgical phases to post-operation and recovery, this easy-to-read, quick-reference resource uses the unique at a Glance format to quickly convey need-to-know information in both images and text, allowing vital knowledge to be revised promptly and efficiently. Brings together all aspects of perioperative practice in one easy-to-read book Moves through the patient journey, providing support.

Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; Surgical and anaesthetic abbreviations and acronyms; How to use your textbook; Part 1 Introduction to perioperative practice; Chapter 1 Preoperative patient preparation; Preoperative visiting; Preoperative assessment; Reducing postoperative complications; Chapter 2 Theatre scrubs and personal protective equipment (PPE); Theatre scrubs; Headwear; Footwear; Surgical masks; Patient dress; Theatre scrubs outside theatre; Chapter 3 Preventing the transmission of infection; Operating room cleaning; Risks to practitioners

Chapter 4 Preparing and managing equipment Initial equipment checks; Anaesthetic equipment; Surgical equipment; Chapter 5 Perioperative patient care; Patient outcomes; Care pathways; Chapter 6 Surgical Safety Checklist -- Part 1; The Surgical Safety Checklist; Introducing the checklist into the operating department; Adjusting the checklist; Chapter 7 Surgical Safety Checklist -- Part 2; SIGN IN; TIME OUT; SIGN OUT; Chapter 8 Legal and professional accountability; Modes of accountability; Legal issues; Accountability and professional practice; Chapter 9 Interprofessional teamworking

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