Anesthesia

Designed for easy transport and quick reference, this new addition to the Pocket Notebook Series presents essential information that residents, anesthesiologists, CRNAs, and medical students need on the wards and in the operating room. Edited by anesthesia faculty at Harvard Medical School, Pocket Anesthesia is ideally suited for today's fast-paced anesthesia environment—it is concise, easy to read, and evidence-based. Essential information is presented in a well-organized schematic outline format with many tables, algorithms, and diagrams. The book is filled with must-know facts about drugs, frequent intraoperative problems, differential diagnosis, common disease states, patient evaluation, and anesthetic considerations for each subspecialty.

The third edition is an invaluable reference book for the novice perioperative nurse or surgical technologist. For someone studying for the CNOR, this is a tremendous resource book and study guide. -- The AORN Journal, December 2008 This pocket guide presents more than 500 surgical procedures! State-of-the-art revisions familiarize the reader with new standards of excellence for care of the surgical patient in the perioperative environment. For each procedure, you ll find a definition discussion description of the surgery preparation of the patient skin preparation draping technique instrumentation supplies and special notes pertinent to that surgery. Comprehensive patient care is addressed, including psychological care of the patient in surgery safety measures for the patient and perioperative personnel the written record of intra-, pre- and postoperative care The Joint Commission s Universal Protocol and AORN s standards and recommended practices, (including correct site and laterality considerations). Its in-depth coverage also encompasses charting as a legal document patient teaching detailed surgical patient positioning with drawings anesthesia and anesthetic agents laser application robotics endoscopy (including laparoscopic, hysteroscopic, thoracoscopic, and arthroscopic procedures) microsurgery (including microendoscopy and microneuroendoscopy) harmonic scalpel argon beam coagulator special considerations for the pediatric patient in surgery, (including anesthesia modifications and surgical procedures).

Long respected as the most comprehensive nurse anesthesia resource available, this new edition continues the tradition of bringing together leading experts to create a balanced reference that applies scientific principles to today’s clinical anesthesia practice. Inside you’ll find a solid introduction to the equipment and patient care techniques unique to nurse anesthesia side-by-side with the cutting-edge research and application of evidence necessary to prepare you for tomorrow.

• Over 700 tables and boxes highlight the most essential information in a quick, easy-to-reference format.
• An easy-to-use organization with basic principles covered first, followed by individual chapters for each surgical specialty, ensures you have the information you need to build your knowledge.
• Over 650 figures of anatomy, nurse anesthesia procedures, and equipment enhance your understanding of complex information.
• Expert CRNA authors provide the most up-to-date and relevant clinical information you’ll use in daily practice.
• The latest pharmacology information on pharmacokinetics, drug delivery systems, opiate antagonists, and key induction drugs to keep you up-to-date.
• Thoroughly updated references make finding the latest and most important research in the field quick and simple.

• New chapters address legal issues, neonatal anesthesia, anesthesia education, clinical monitoring, regional anesthesia, unexpected complications, and more.
• Expanded coverage of chemistry and physics as well as immunology makes these difficult fundamental topics easier to understand and apply to everyday practice.
• Over 100 new images enhance your understanding of difficult anesthesia concepts.

For more than 65 years, Alexander's Care of the Patient in Surgery has been a trusted source for detailed information on perioperative nursing. Well-known author and educator Jane C. Rothrock sets up a solid foundation for practice, and offers step-by-step instructions for over 400 surgical interventions as well as many minimally invasive surgical procedures, all backed by the latest research. More than 1,000 full-color illustrations and photos depict procedures and methods, as well as surgical anatomy and instrumentation. This edition adds Rapid Response Team boxes with suggested interventions, plus coverage of new trends in patient and staff safety, the increase in interventional radiology, and the growth of outpatient ambulatory surgery. Alexander's gives you the tools you need to provide safe, cost-effective, high-quality patient care.

• Cutting-edge information keeps you up to date with the latest technological advances related to surgical procedures, both invasive and non-invasive, including areas such as interventional radiology.
• 1,250 full-color illustrations and photos show surgical anatomy, instrumentation, procedures, and methods.
• Over 400 specialty surgical interventions are included, as well as many minimally invasive surgical procedures.
• A full-color design highlights special features and makes it easier to focus on essential concepts.
• Patient and Family Education boxes include specific guidelines for preprocedural and postprocedural care, side effects and complications, home care, discharge/follow-up care, psychosocial care, and referrals.
• Surgical Pharmacology tables summarize and offer quick reference to the drugs most commonly used for specific surgical procedures, including generic and trade names, purpose/description, and pharmacokinetics.
• Patient Safety boxes highlight recent Joint Commission initiatives and important safety topics.
• Evidence for Practice boxes apply scientific research to perioperative nursing.
• Research Highlight boxes provide the latest research and apply it to patient care.
• History boxes summarize significant historical events related to surgery and perioperative nursing.
• A clear and consistent chapter format makes it easy to find information, including general discussions of surgical anatomy and perioperative nursing considerations followed by more specific discussions of procedural considerations and operative procedure for each surgical intervention.
• Sample plans of care include nursing diagnosis, outcome, and interventions, linking specific interventions to clearly identified outcomes.
• An emphasis on workplace safety includes recent OSHA guidelines, and helps you recognize and address an unsafe work environment.
• Comprehensive discussions of Perioperative Nursing Considerations cover Assessment, Nursing Diagnosis, Outcome Identification, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation, Patient and Family Education and Discharge Planning.
• Coverage of emergency preparedness and bioterrorism helps you know what to look for and how to handle different situations.
• Coverage of cross-specialty areas includes special considerations for pediatric, geriatric, and trauma surgeries, as well as interventional radiology, complementary and alternative therapy, plus workplace issues and staff safety.

• Expanded Evolve website now includes new printable flashcards, OR Live links, and AHRQ case studies, and continues to have medical animations, surgical instrumentation photos, content updates, patient and family education tables, and surgical pharmacology tables.
• Patient Safety and Risk Management chapter addresses growing concerns for patient safety and liability within the OR, including issues related to documentation, legal issues, and patients' rights.
• Interventional Radiology chapter covers the patient care needs associated with outpatient procedures done via scopes.
• Workplace Issues and Staff Safety chapter explores how a positive workplace can improve morale, safety, and productivity.
• Ambulatory Surgery Considerations boxes highlight information related to outpatient surgery.
• Risk Reduction Strategies boxes describe ways to minimize negative outcomes in the perioperative setting.
• Unique Rapid Response Team boxes suggest ways to intervene earlier in critical situations with the goal of preventing an emergency crisis response.
• Unique pharmacology index provides a quick and easy reference to drug information.

Take a close-up look at the tips of over 700 cutting, clamping, grasping, retracting, and other surgical instruments to help students clearly and effectively distinguish among them. "Surgical technology instructors have been in great need of a text like this one." -- Susan W. Boggs, RN, BSN, CNOR, Surgical Technology Program, Piedmont Technical College, Greenwood, South Carolina "I wish Differentiating Surgical Instruments was available when I was a student, its concepts and planning has created the most user friendly surgical instrument book I have seen. As a Surgical Technology Program Director I look forward to my future student benefiting from this book in the classroom and as training tool in central sterile supply for years to come. Differentiating Surgical Instruments has set the bar for future Surgical Instrumentation textbooks." -- Kevin R. Craycraft, CST, Surgical Technology Program, Central Kentucky Technical College, Lexington, Kentucky "The book is very well thought out. It includes everything necessary to make this the instrument book of the future." -- Judith Schatte, RN, CNOR, CRNFA, Brevard Community College, Cocoa, FL "I wish Differentiating Surgical Instruments was available when I was a student, its concepts and planning has created the most user friendly surgical instrument book I have seen. As a Surgical Technology Program Director I look forward to my future student benefiting from this book in the classroom and as training tool in central sterile supply for years to come. Differentiating Surgical Instruments has set the bar for future Surgical Instrumentation textbooks." -- Kevin R. Craycraft, CST, Surgical Technology Program, Central Kentucky Technical College, Lexington, Kentucky "The book is very well thought out. It includes everything necessary to make this the instrument book of the future." -- Judith Schatte, RN, CNOR, CRNFA, Brevard Community College, Cocoa, FL "The book is very well thought out. It includes everything necessary to make this the instrument book of the future." -- Judith Schatte, RN, CNOR, CRNFA, Brevard Community College, Cocoa, FL

A trusted source for over 20 years, this simple, straightforward text addresses the core of what a practicing surgical technologist needs to know to work closely with surgical personnel in delivering optimum patient care before, during, and after surgery. Clear guidelines help the reader understand and follow key procedures, common set-ups, and important considerations to ensure that the operating room or environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. The 4th edition has been extensively revised to reflect the most current practice, including updates in areas such as anesthesia, wound management, and endoscopic surgery. All procedures have been updated and new procedures have been added to many areas. Instructor resources are available; please contact your Elsevier sales representative for details.

• Information is presented in simple, clear narratives and through lists, illustrations, and boxes.
• A complete glossary of all key terms at the end of the text provides one central location for easily referencing all key terms and definitions.
• Each chapter opens with behavioral objectives to highlight important information and help students focus on what they will be learning in the chapter.
• An updated bibliography appears at the end of each chapter as a source for locating additional information on the chapter topic.

• Dynamic, full-color design and illustrations provide visual connection and involvement with the material.
• New topics from the Association of Surgical Technologist's Core Curriculum, including robotics, computers, and electricity, are covered.
• All procedures from the Association of Surgical Technologist's Core Curriculum are covered.
• Procedural updates in all procedure chapters reflect the latest techniques and equipment that have occurred since the previous edition.
• New procedures, including endoscopic, have been added to many areas.
• A new format for all procedures breaks each procedure down into its surgical goal, pathology, technique, and discussion.
• The technique section is now highlighted in a consistent box format across all procedures that makes it easier for students to follow the critical steps involved.
• Exploration of the changing role of the surgical technologist and the emerging levels within the profession keeps students in touch with this evolving profession.
• Three to five mini case studies at end of all chapters in the section on Theory and Techniques in Surgery promote critical thinking and application of concepts learned in the chapter, designed to help students relate to real-life situations.
• The entire art program of almost 600 illustrations has been revised to reflect the full-color design and to update procedural methods.
• Key terms specific to each procedural chapter make it clear which terms pertain to a specific area and help students learn more terminology in a concise, logical fashion.