
Clinical Pocket Reference Operating Department Practice
Clinical Pocket Reference (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 24. December 2013
Book
Spiral bound
60 pages
978-1-908725-01-1 (ISBN)
Description
Structured to follow the main stages of an operation, CPR ODP includes sections on: admission, anaesthesia, surgery and recovery. A section on last offices is included. Core knowledge for each stage is presented in tabular form, with diagrams where necessary, to ensure that information can be rapidly located and assimilated. The portable format enables the ODP to use this reference at any time in any location. Compiled by a team of experienced practitioners and teachers, this second edition incorporates latest developments in practice and research. It is fully referenced throughout to support CPD. Following the success of the first edition, this comprehensive update will assist practitioners in refreshing their knowledge. At the same time, the student ODP will find the thoughtful structure and careful choice of content is an ideal basis for learning. This book and its updates will provide an invaluable reference throughout your career.
Reviews / Votes
"This book is an excellent aide-memoire of data that is invaluable to the student operating department practitioner - The aid has potential - to become the practical companion for day-to-day clinical practice." - Journal of Perioperative Practice "The CODP endorses this book as an invaluable reference tool for all practitioners within the operating department." - College of Operating Department Practitioners "This book is a valuable aid for students and qualified practitioners... It is well researched, and covers many important topics which are fundamental to perioperative practice... I highly recommend this book for all clinical staff, and those undergoing preregistration and postregistration education." - Journal of Operating Department PracticeMore details
Series
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 160 mm
Width: 84 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-908725-01-1 (9781908725011)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Book
11/2007
Pennant Health Publishing
€32.37
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Persons
Nigel Conway, Paul Ong, Mark Bowers, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK; Nikki Grimmett, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK.
Content
1. General ASA grading and SI units of measurement Consent and patient check 2. Anaesthetic Topics: Checklist for Anaesthetic Equipment Preoperative fasting Endo-tracheal tubes (ET tubes) Laryngeal Mask Airways (LMA's) Cricoid pressure Failure to intubate/Air embolism Malignant hyperthermia Blood products Sickle cell disease Thromboelastogram 3. Surgical Topics: Patient positioning Surgical handwash procedure Urinary catheters, types and sizes Tourniquets Sutures Handling specimens Day Surgery: assessment and discharge criteria 4. Recovery: Oxygen administration Acute pain assessment Acute pain management Fluid and electrolytes Human factors: never events Compartment syndrome 5. Personal care after death (last offices)