Rapid Perioperative Care

A concise resource for perioperative practitioners to support their work This book covers a wide range of topics related to perioperative practice and care. Rapid Perioperative Care is for students, nurses, operating department practitioners, and junior doctors working in the areas of anaesthetics, surgery and recovery. Practitioners can read the short chapters to get an overview of performing essential operating department tasks. The book is designed to offer enhanced understanding of perioperative practice topics, which will help support them in their clinical work and delivery of quality patient care. It begins with an introduction to the perioperative environment. Readers can explore its seven sections, including those related to surgery, recovery care of patients, and management of critically ill patients.