Assessing and Managing the Acutely Ill Adult Surgical Patient (eBook)

Fiona McArthur-Rouse is a Principal Lecturer in the Department of Adult Nursing Studies, Faculty of Health, Canterbury Christ Church University. Sylvia Prosser was formerly a Principal Lecturer Faculty of Health, Canterbury Christ Church University.

PART 1: PRINCIPLES OF CARING FOR ACUTE SURGICAL PATIENTS.

1. Pre-Operative assessment and preparation.

2. The Peri-Operative Phase.

3. Post-Operative Recovery.

4. Post-Operative Pain Management.

5. Psychosocial Aspects of Surgery.

PART 2: SURGICAL SPECIALITIES.

6. Head and Neck Surgery.

7. Vascular Surgery.

8. Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery.

9. Surgery of the Lower Gastrointestinal Tract.

10. Urological Surgery.

11. Women's Health.

12. Orthopaedic Surgery.

13. Identifying and Managing Life-Threatening Situations.

14. Self-Test Answers

"The book provides a clear overview of the patient's perioperative
experience which informs the reader of all pertinent issues and
would be of value as a departmental resource for use by all
perioperative staff." (Open Forum, December 2008)

"This book will be a welcome addition to library shelves, and it
provides a useful resource for nurses working in a range of
surgical areas." (Nursing Standard)

"Aimed at newly qualified staff, operating department
practitioners and adult nursing students." (Science Direct)

"This book will be a welcome addition to library shelves, and it
provides a useful resource for nurses working in a range of
surgical areas." Nursing Standard

"Aimed at newly qualified staff, operating department
practitioners and adult nursing students."

Science Direct