Perioperative Practice: Fundamentals of Homeostasis Contributor(s): Baird, Nicola (Author), Clancy, John (Author), McVicar, Andrew (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415233119 ISBN-13: 9780415233118 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $62.32 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2002 Annotation: Written by experienced nurse lecturers and a theatre nurse, "Perioperative Practice" highlights and explains the biological processes which can be disrupted by a major surgical procedure. Using the concept of homeostasis as a framework, the authors look at issues common to all surgical procedures such as the influence of anaesthesia on the nervous system or perioperative pain management. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Medical | Nursing - Nurse & Patient - Medical | Health Care Delivery - Medical | Sports Medicine |
Dewey: 610.736 |
LCCN: 01048953 |
Physical Information: 0.69" H x 6.82" W x 9.86" (1.91 lbs) 306 pages |
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Publisher Description: Written by experienced nurse lecturers and a theatre nurse, Perioperative Practice highlights and explains the biological processes which can be disrupted by a major surgical procedure. Using the concept of homeostasis as a framework, the authors look at issues common to all surgical procedures such as the influence of anaesthesia on the nervous system or perioperative pain management. Individual chapters cover:
Generously illustrated in colour and black and white, the text features further learning activities and useful summaries of key points. It provides an important resource and supporting text for all nurses undertaking courses in theatre work or related areas or already working in such areas. |