Learning to Care in the Operating Department, 2Ed

Provides an introduction to all aspects of theatre nursing, and to the developments that have taken place in surgical techniques, including laser technology, and endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery. The work covers theatre nursing practice and includes a section on day surgery.

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Radically re-written and updated, the second edition of this popular text introduces the reader to all aspects of theatre nursing, and to the developments that have taken place in surgical technique. The coverage includes theatre nursing practice, patient assessment, preparing, implementing and evaluating care plans and perioperative care. Day surgery and developments in laser technology, plus endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery are all discussed, making this a particularly useful text for Project 2000 students and trainee operating department assistants.