Brigden's Operating Department Practice
Published on 1. April 1998
Book
Hardback
504 pages
978-0-443-05188-3 (ISBN)
Description
This text is designed to be a one-stop reference that is clear, but detailed, and provides a guide to current principles of practice within the operating theatre. The book's updatable looseleaf format ensures that the information remains current and easily accessible. This edition has a change in emphasis from techniques to practice, reflecting the emerging focus of nurse education in this field. Coverage is detailed and practical, with tables, quick-reference lists and headed sections for easy access.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Operating theatre departments, operating theatre nurses and staff
Illustrations
98 ills.
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 197 mm
Weight
1230 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-443-05188-3 (9780443051883)
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Other editions
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Kate Woodhead | Paul Wicker
A Textbook of Perioperative Care
Book
05/2005
2nd Edition
Churchill Livingstone
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Previous edition
R.J. Brigden
Operating Theatre Technique
Book
02/1989
5th Edition
Churchill Livingstone
€121.32
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Content
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