section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0080″ role=”doc-chapter”> 16: The Hepatobiliary and Gastrointestinal System Reed S. Halterman Abstract The hepatobiliary and gastrointestinal system is a common cause of concern in the postoperative setting. A…
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0145″ role=”doc-chapter”> 29: Postanesthesia Care Complications Denise D. O’Brien Abstract Complications and emergencies occur in the postanesthesia care setting including respiratory and cardiovascular complications, thermoregulation,and complications associated with…
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0070″ role=”doc-chapter”> 14: Fluids and Electrolytes Debra Pecka Malina Abstract The goal of individualized fluid management in the perioperative period is to maintain adequate intravascular fluid volume, left-ventricular…
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0205″ role=”doc-chapter”> 41: Care of the Genitourinary Surgical Patient Angela Flemmer Abstract Genitourinary surgery involves procedures performed on the kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra, and male genitalia. The genitourinary…
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0165″ role=”doc-chapter”> 33: Care of the Ophthalmic Surgical Patient Carolyn G. Baddeley Abstract Caring for the ophthalmic surgical patient offers unique challenges and requires a thorough understanding of…
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0120″ role=”doc-chapter”> 24: Local Anesthetics Jeremy S. Heiner Abstract Local anesthetics are extensively used during anesthesia and postoperative care. The basic physiology of nerve conduction, pharmacology of local…
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0220″ role=”doc-chapter”> 44: Care of the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Patient Joni M. Brady; Matthew D. Byrne Abstract The field of plastic surgery encompasses cosmetic and reconstructive surgical…
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0180″ role=”doc-chapter”> 36: Care of the Vascular Surgical Patient Melody S. Heffline Abstract The patient undergoing vascular surgery presents many challenges to the perianesthesia nurse. Most patients have…
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0225″ role=”doc-chapter”> 45: Care of the Patient Undergoing Bariatric Surgery Theresa L. Clifford Abstract Obesity continues to be a common health issue in the United States. In an…
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0290″ role=”doc-chapter”> 58: International Perspectives on Perienesthesia Nursing and Competence Ulrica Nilsson; Karuna Dahlberg; Maria Jaensson Abstract This chapter attempts to give an international overview of perianesthesia nursing…
