The care that a patient receives in the first hours after surgery is crucial to minimizing the risk of complications such as heart attacks, pneumonia, and blood clots. As the patient awakes from their drug-induced coma, it takes time for them to metabolize and excrete these drugs. During this critical period, they remain unable to care for themselves and are at an increased risk of harm. The recovery room staff must expertly manage both comatose and physiologically unstable patients while addressing the immediate post-operative care of surgical patients.
The fifth edition of this popular guide has been meticulously crafted to provide nurses, surgeons, and anaesthetists with clear, actionable guidance on how to effectively manage day-to-day challenges and make informed, difficult decisions in acute care settings. Previous editions have established this book as the definitive guide to:
- Setting up and equipping an acute care unit
- Staffing and administering post-operative recovery
- Understanding basic science, including physiology and pharmacology
- Addressing specific symptoms such as pain and vomiting
- Meeting the unique post-operative needs of different types of surgery
This new edition brings the text up to date, incorporating the latest advancements in drugs and monitoring techniques.
Authors:
Anthea Hatfield (Author)
Edition:
5th
Publication Date:
April 27, 2014
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