Operating Department Practice A-Z
2nd Edition
Published on 2. April 2008
978-0-511-38078-5 (ISBN)
Description
The role of the operating department practitioner has evolved considerably in recent years, and both trainee and practising ODPs need a practical, up-to-date resource on terminology and current practice. Each entry in the second edition of Operating Department Practice A-Z has been fully updated and contains both a short definition and a more detailed description of the term or procedure, with supporting information to give the reader a deeper understanding of the field. In addition, the book contains useful appendices on medical terminology and abbreviations, normal values, medical and scientific symbols, and a list of useful websites for further reference. Written by two of the UK's most experienced Operating Department Practice lecturers, Operating Department Practice A-Z, second edition provides practical, concise information for all peri-operative staff members.
Reviews / Votes
Review of the first edition: '... the book has a user-friendly format to allow rapid access to information. It is an essential purchase for ODPs, as well as being a handy quick reference for medical students and a useful information source for recovery/theatre nurses.' The Operating Theatre JournalMore details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Cambridge University Press
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Worked examples or Exercises; 1 Halftones, unspecified; 19 Line drawings, unspecified
File size
4,33 MB
ISBN-13
978-0-511-38078-5 (9780511380785)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Tom Williams | Brian Smith
Operating Department Practice A-Z
Book
03/2008
2nd Edition
Cambridge University Press
€128.50
Shipment within 15-20 days
Persons
Tom Williams has over thirty years experience as an operating department practitioner. He is currently a freelance clinical and teaching practitioner. Brian Smith is a Senior Lecturer in Continuing Professional Development at the Edge Hill College of Higher Education, Liverpool.
Content
Preface; Acknowledgements; Foreword A. A. Gilbertson; 1. Abbreviations; 2. Medical terms; 3. A-Z; Appendix 1. Signs and symbols; Appendix 2. Normal values; Appendix 3. Assessment and classification systems; Appendix 4. Useful websites; Appendix 5. Professional bodies and organizations.
