The Respiratory System
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0060″ role=”doc-chapter”> 12: The Respiratory System Cecil B. Drain Abstract The inhalation agents continue to see a significant amount of use in the operating room. The agents used…
Assessment and Monitoring of the Perianesthesia Patient
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0135″ role=”doc-chapter”> 27: Assessment and Monitoring of the Perianesthesia Patient Stephanie D. Gingerich; Joanne Donnelly Abstract The essential role of the perianesthesia nurse in the postanesthesia care unit…
The Nervous System
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0050″ role=”doc-chapter”> 10: The Nervous System Reed S. Halterman Abstract The primary goal of anesthesia, whether general anesthesia, neuraxial anesthesia (spinal and epidural anesthesia), or regional anesthesia, is…
Care of the Cardiac Surgical Patient
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0175″ role=”doc-chapter”> 35: Care of the Cardiac Surgical Patient Patricia C. Seifert†Abstract The postanesthesia care unit (PACU) has evolved to care for increasingly complex cardiac patients. Where…
Regional Anesthesia
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0125″ role=”doc-chapter”> 25: Regional Anesthesia Jeremy S. Heiner Abstract Regional anesthesia uses local anesthetics and other medications to block sensations of pain to large areas of the body….
Assessment and Management of the Airway
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0150″ role=”doc-chapter”> 30: Assessment and Management of the Airway Thomas Corey Davis Abstract Assessment and management of the airway are essential skills for the perianesthesia nurse. Recognizing potentially…
Care of the Ear, Nose, Throat, Neck, and Maxillofacial Surgical Patient
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0160″ role=”doc-chapter”> 32: Care of the Ear, Nose, Throat, Neck, and Maxillofacial Surgical Patient Melissa Lyn Thomas Abstract The patient with ear, nose, and throat (ENT) dysfunction presents…
Care of the Breast Surgical Patient
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0215″ role=”doc-chapter”> 43: Care of the Breast Surgical Patient Theresa L. Clifford Abstract This chapter explores the surgical management of both malignant and non-malignant breast conditions. In addition…
Care of the Neurosurgical and Neurointerventional Patient
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0190″ role=”doc-chapter”> 38: Care of the Neurosurgical and Neurointerventional Patient Maureen Frances McLaughlin Abstract Advances in both neurosurgery and endovascular therapy have resulted in increased surgical and interventional…
The Cardiovascular System
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0055″ role=”doc-chapter”> 11: The Cardiovascular System Lindsay Holt Abstract The cardiovascular system plays a significant role in the recovery process after surgery. Medications, fluid shifts, stress, and pain…