Care of the pediatric patient
49 Care of the pediatric patient Elizabeth Howell, BS, BSN, CRNA Definitions Analgesia: Absence of pain. Anesthetic: An agent used to produce anesthesia. Anesthesia: Partial or complete loss of sensation,…
Care of the neurosurgical patient
38 Care of the neurosurgical patient Melissa Thomas, BSN, RN, CAPA Definitions Atony: Decreased or absent muscle tone. Babinski Reflex: A reflex that is normal in newborns but abnormal in…
Care of the breast surgical patient
43 Care of the breast surgical patient Nancy M. Saufl, MS, RN, CPAN, CAPA Definitions Adenocarcinoma: A general type of cancer that starts in glandular tissues anywhere in the body….
The cardiovascular system
11 The cardiovascular system Lindsay Cosco, BSN, RN , Joseph F. Burkard, DNSc, CRNA Definitions Adrenergic: A term that describes nerve fibers that liberate norepinephrine. Afterload: The impedance to left…
Postanesthesia care complications
29 Postanesthesia care complications Denise O’Brien, DNP, RN, ACNS-BC, CPAN, CAPA, FAAN Definitions Acute Myocardial Infarction: Occurs when an area of heart muscle dies or is permanently damaged because of…
Care of the genitourinary surgical patient
41 Care of the genitourinary surgical patient Candace N. Taylor, BSN, RN, CPAN Definitions Adrenalectomy: Partial or total excision of one or both adrenal glands. Bladder Neck Operation (Y-V Plasty): …
Assessment and management of the airway
30 Assessment and management of the airway Suzanne M. Wright, PhD, CRNA Definitions Airway Obstruction: A mechanical impediment to the delivery of air to the lungs or to the absorption…
Care of the ophthalmic surgical patient
33 Care of the ophthalmic surgical patient Carolyn G. Baddeley, BSN, MSN, APN, CRNA Definitions Amblyopia: Condition in which there is a lack of development of central vision in one…
Care of the orthopedic surgical patient
37 Care of the orthopedic surgical patient Nancy M. Saufl, MS, RN, CPAN, CAPA , Jan Odom-Forren, PhD, RN, CPAN, FAAN Definitions Anesthesia: Local or systemic loss of sensation. Arthrodesis: …
Care of the intensive care unit patient in the PACU
55 Care of the intensive care unit patient in the pacu Myrna E. Mamaril, MS, RN, CPAN, CAPA, FAAN , Mary Beth Flynn Makic, PhD, RN, CNS, CCNS, CCRN Definitions…
