Brigden's Operating Department Practice

SECTION 1 ORGANISATION and MANAGEMENT: the Operating Department Management and Organisation. Business Planning for Theatres. The National Health Service Contracting Process. Quality in the Operating Department. Information Technology in Theatres. Day Care Surgery SECTION 2 LEGAL ASPECTS of OPERATING THEATRE PRACTICE SECTION 3 RISK MANAGEMENT SECTION 4 ANAESTHETIC PRACTICE SECTION 5 SURGICAL PREPARATION: Introduction. Preparation of the Theatre. Instrumentation. Sutures. Stapling Systems. Surgical Gowns and Draping Systems. Surgical Gloves. Implants. Wound Dressings. Surgical Swabs. Fluids/Lotions. Wound Drains. Suction. Endoscopy. Lasers. Electrosurgery/Diathermy. Powered Tools. Ultrasound. Operating Microscopes. Tourniquets SECTION 6 SURGICAL PRACTICE: Introduction. Preparation of the Theatre Team. Care of the Patient. Major Issues in Patient Care. Positioning the Patient for Surgery. Ensuring that the Patient Has the Correct Operation. Swabs, Needles or Instruments Being Retained in the Wound After Surgery. Prevention of Infection