Caring for the Perioperative Patient, 9781405188500
Paperback
New edition of a successful text for perioperative practitioners and students * Emphasises holistic patient centred care * Focused on key skills and knowledge required by practitioners * Explores the evidence-base for safe and effective practice .

Caring for the Perioperative Patient

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  • Paperback

    448 pages

  • Release Date

    13 April 2010

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Summary

Caring for the Perioperative Patient is a practical, evidence-based and innovative book that identifies and discusses the essential core skills and knowledge required by perioperative practitioners to care for their patients.  Divided into two sections, the first explores core perioperative issues, such as pharmacology, communication, homeostasis, and equipment.  The second part of the book looks at more specific perioperative practice issues, including enhanced competence, patient preparatio…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781405188500
ISBN-10:1405188502
Series:Essential Clinical Skills
Author:Paul Wicker, Joy O'Neill
Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Imprint:Wiley-Blackwell
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:448
Edition:2nd
Release Date:13 April 2010
Weight:417g
Dimensions:188mm x 125mm x 24mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

‘a comprehensive book looking at the perioperative area; it is small in size and so can be easily carried around and referred to.’ British Journal of Anaesthetic and Recovery Nursing ‘I liked this text for its simplicity and would recommend it to student nurses, trainee ODPs and staff new to the perioperative environment.’ British Journal of Anaesthetic and Recovery Nursing “Practical, clinically based and well referenced, this pocket guide serves as a quick reference for learners in theatres and staff on the wards.” Nursing Standard

About The Author

Paul Wicker

Paul Wicker is Programme Leader of the Diploma in Operating Department Practice at Edge Hill College of Higher Education, Liverpool

Joy O’Neill is Training and Development Co-ordinator in the Theatre Department at Royal Oldham Hospital, Pennine Acute NHS Hospital Trust

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