Complete Recovery Room Book

Name: Complete Recovery Room Book
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ISBN: 9780192627162

ISBN-10: 0192627163

ISBN-13: 9780192627162

Edition: 2nd 1996 (Revised)

Authors: Anthea Hatfield, Michael Tronson

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Many of the problems of the first postoperative week - such as heart attacks, pneumonia, clots in the legs and postoperative confusion - can be reduced by proper care in the critical first hour or two following surgery. However, little has been written about managing patients immediately after surgery, and many hospitals still do not have formally organized recovery rooms. This book deals with all aspects of the recovery room - starting with the basics of how to establish, equip, staff and administer this acute care unit. There is guidance on how to recognize and manage emergencies, and practical advice on dealing with every day problems, such as pain control, nausea and vomiting and…

Book details

List price: $89.50
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 1996
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 9/12/1996
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 494
Size: 6.31" wide x 9.50" long x 1.19" tall
Weight: 1.892
Language: English

Anthea Hatfield is an Honorary Life Member of the Pacific Island Society of Anaesthetists. Michael Tronson was previously Director of Anaesthesia at Prince Harry's Hospital, Melbourne, and Monash Medical Centre, Melbourne. He was previously a Senior Lecturer at Monash University, with over 20years' experience in medical and paramedical training. He is an Honorary Life Member of the Pacific Island Society of Anaesthetists.

Setting Up A Recovery Room
Design of the Recovery Room
Staffing and Management
Equipment
Infection Control
Patient Care
Golden Rules for the Recovery Room
Routine Recovery Room Procedure
Different Approaches for Different Age-Groups
Drains and Catheters
The Unfit Patient
Special Care with Certain Operations
Problems and Emergencies
Monitoring
Pain Control in the Delivery Room, Using Systematic Drugs and Regional Anesthesia
Intravenous Fluids
The Bleeding Patient
Drugs and Infusions
Basic Physiology and Useful Data
The Cardiovascular System
The Respiratory System
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