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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
