Author Description
The care that a patient receives in the first hours after surgery is crucial to minimizing the risk of complications. The recovery room staff must manage both comatose and physiologically unstable patients, and deal with the immediate post-operative care of surgical patients. The Complete Recovery Room Book, Sixth edition, provides nurses, surgeons, and anaesthetists with up-to-date guidance and practical tips on the post-operative management of patients. Over 30 chapters, this resource covers key aspects of recovery room management from setting-up, monitoring and equipment, and managing symptoms as well as clear and concise explanations of physiology and pharmacology. Specific chapters address the unique post-operative needs of individual types of surgery and patient groups. Practical tips and short aphorisms are offered throughout the text to help retain practical information.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the critical clinical requirements and management protocols necessary for patient safety during the immediate post-operative period. Authors Anne Craig and Anthea Hatfield provide a comprehensive framework for nurses, surgeons, and anesthetists, synthesizing physiological principles with practical clinical applications. The book utilizes a structured approach to address the complexities of monitoring, symptom management, and specialized surgical recovery needs.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Protocols for setting up and maintaining recovery room environments
- Detailed guidance on monitoring equipment and patient stability
- Explanations of relevant pharmacology and human physiology
- Specialized chapters for distinct surgical procedures and patient demographics
Scope Limits
- The text focuses primarily on the immediate post-operative window rather than long-term rehabilitation
- It does not cover surgical techniques themselves, focusing instead on the recovery phase
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Medical professionals frequently identify this text as a standard reference for recovery room staff due to its practical, symptom-focused approach. Experts highlight the inclusion of aphorisms and concise explanations as effective tools for retaining complex clinical information in high-pressure environments.
Page Count:
556
Publication Date:
2020-01-01
Publisher:
OUP Oxford
ISBN-10:
0192586130
ISBN-13:
9780192586131
Anesthesiology
Clinical Reference
Allied Health
Medical
Surgery
Nursing
Health Professions
Emergency services