The Placenta
Chapter 4 The Placenta Originating from the trophoblastic layer of the fertilised oocyte, the placenta links closely with the mother’s circulation to carry out functions that the fetus is unable…
Hormonal Cycles: Fertilisation and Early Development
Chapter 3 Hormonal Cycles Fertilisation and Early Development The hypothalamus is the ultimate source of control, governing the anterior pituitary gland by hormonal pathways. The anterior pituitary gland in turn…
The Female Urinary Tract
Chapter 2 The Female Urinary Tract The urinary system has important functions in connection with the control of water and electrolyte balance and of blood pressure. The kidneys The kidneys…
Professional Issues Applied to Perianesthesia Nursing Practice
Scenarios and items in this section reflect the legal dimensions of professional nursing practice in the perianesthesia environment. These issues represent only a small portion of the diverse situations encountered…
Neurologic, Neurovascular, and Musculoskeletal Systems
Scenarios and items in this section focus on perianesthesia concepts related to intracranial and musculoskeletal considerations of neurologic function and orthopedics. These concepts are considered together because: • Vascular and…
Pharmacologic Considerations
Scenarios and items in this section focus on the pharmacologic concerns encountered in the practice of perianesthesia nursing. These concepts are considered together because: • Anesthetic medications alter and usually…
Intraabdominal and Retroperitoneal Observations
Scenarios and items in this section focus on the renal, genitourinary, gynecologic, hepatic, and gastrointestinal systems. Though specific functions of these systems vary, these concepts are considered together because: •…
The Spectrum of Perianesthesia Clinical Practice
Scenarios and items in this section represent situations that exemplify perianesthesia nursing practice. This specialty is defined by a set of knowledge and skills related to anesthetic medications, techniques, and…
Perianesthesia Considerations Across the Life Span
Caring for pediatric, adolescent, obstetric, and older adult patients in the perianesthesia setting can be challenging. Pregnancy and age—either young or old—challenge the perianesthesia nurse to look closely at the…
Maxillofacial, Nasopharyngeal, Ophthalmic, Otologic, and Reconstructive Concepts
The content of this section focuses on perianesthesia considerations related to ophthalmic (eye), otologic (ear), rhinologic (nasal), maxillofacial (oral), laryngologic (neck or throat), and reconstructive (plastic) surgical procedures. These issues…
