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…
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…
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0275″ role=”doc-chapter”> 55: Care of the Intensive Care Unit Patient in the PACU Myrna Eileen Mamaril Abstract Critically ill surgical intensive care unit (ICU) patients frequently recover from…
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0100″ role=”doc-chapter”> 20: Inhalation Anesthesia Cecil B. Drain; Brad J. Phillips Abstract This chapter covers the primary topics related to inhalation anesthesia and the impact on perianesthesia care….
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0170″ role=”doc-chapter”> 34: Care of the Thoracic Surgical Patient Jan Odom-Forren Abstract Care of patients undergoing thoracic surgery or procedures of the lungs and respiratory system is discussed…
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0265″ role=”doc-chapter”> 53: Care of the Patient With Thermal Imbalance Vallire D. Hooper; Antoinette Zito Abstract Patients admitted to the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) are at risk for…
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0115″ role=”doc-chapter”> 23: Neuromuscular Blocking Agents Cecil B. Drain; Brad J. Phillips Abstract This chapter highlights the critical role neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs) play in modern anesthesia care….
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0245″ role=”doc-chapter”> 49: Care of the Pediatric Patient Regina Hoefner-Notz Abstract Delivery of optimal perianesthesia nursing care to pediatric patients requires an appreciation of the uniqueness of this…
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0185″ role=”doc-chapter”> 37: Care of the Orthopedic Surgical Patient Melissa Lyn Thomas Abstract Orthopedic surgery treats diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system, primarily with manipulative and operative…
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0200″ role=”doc-chapter”> 40: Care of the Gastrointestinal, Abdominal, and Anorectal Surgical Patient Denise D. O’Brien Abstract This chapter reviews the procedures and perianesthesia care of patients who are…
