section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0255″ role=”doc-chapter”> 51: Care of the Pregnant Patient Elizabeth N. Boulette Abstract The intent of this chapter is to provide information on the pregnant patient and fetus undergoing…
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0195″ role=”doc-chapter”> 39: Care of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgical Patient Matthew D. Byrne; Joni M. Brady Abstract Surgical removal of the thyroid has historically been a risky…
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0235″ role=”doc-chapter”> 47: Care of the Laser/Laparoscopic Surgical Patient Kay Ball Abstract Laser and laparoscopic advancements have impacted perianesthesia nursing over the past four decades. Innovations in laser…
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0085″ role=”doc-chapter”> 17: The Integumentary System Debra Pecka Malina Abstract The integumentary system consists of the hair, nails, and skin and performs many functions that influence the perianesthesia…
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0230″ role=”doc-chapter”> 46: Care of the Ambulatory Surgical Patient Sarah Wente Abstract Ambulatory surgery continues to grow rapidly, expanding in both the types of procedures performed and complexity…
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0140″ role=”doc-chapter”> 28: Patient Education and Care of the Perianesthesia Patient Denise D. O’Brien Abstract This chapter discusses effective patient education for preoperative care and discharge after procedures,…
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0110″ role=”doc-chapter”> 22: Opioid Intravenous Anesthetics Cecil B. Drain; John M. Edwards, III Abstract Opioid intravenous (IV) anesthetics constitute a major portion of the clinical anesthesia process. These…
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0090″ role=”doc-chapter”> 18: The Immune System Zohn Centimole Abstract The immune system is critical for physiological defense and identification of “self”. The immune system continually evolves, but the…
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0075″ role=”doc-chapter”> 15: The Endocrine System Joseph Burkard Abstract Arthur C. Guyton, the great professor of physiology, always began his lectures with, “The essence of physiology is regulation…
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0020″ role=”doc-chapter”> 4: Crisis Resource Management in the PACU Thomas Corey Davis; Suzanne M. Wright Abstract Postanesthesia care units (PACUs) are error-prone environments due to high cognitive burdens…
