Care of the pregnant patient
51 Care of the pregnant patient Mallorie Croal, BS, MSN, CLE , Joseph F. Burkard, DNSc, CRNA Definitions Aortocaval Compression (Scott Syndrome): Obstruction of the inferior vena cava and the…
Care of the obese patient undergoing bariatric surgery
45 Care of the obese patient undergoing bariatric surgery Theresa L. Clifford, MSN, RN, CPAN Definitions Bariatrics: Branch of medicine dealing with the causes, prevention, and treatment of obesity. Biliopancreatic…
Care of the vascular surgical patient
36 Care of the vascular surgical patient Melody Heffline, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC, ACNP-BC Definitions Aneurysm: A localized abnormal dilation, distention, or sac in an artery. True aneurysm involves all arterial…
Fluid and electrolytes
14 Fluid and electrolytes Debra Pecka Malina, DNSc, MBA, CRNA Definitions Anions: Ions that carry a negative charge and migrate to the anode (terminal) in an electric field. Autologous: Originating…
The changing health care system and its implications for the PACU
6 The changing health care system and its implications for the PACU Xinliang Liu, MBBS, MSc , Carolyn A. Watts, PhD , Kenneth R. White, MSN, PhD, RN, MPH, FACHE…
The renal system
13 The renal system Susan J. Fetzer, BA, BSN, MSN, MBA, PhD, CNL Definitions Acetonuria: The appearance of acetone in the urine. Acetonuria is present when excessive fats are consumed…
Care of the patient with chronic disorders
48 Care of the patient with chronic disorders Cecil B. Drain, PhD, RN, CRNA, FAAN, FASAHP , Beverly Breyette, MSN, RN, CDE Definitions Acetylcholine (ACh) Receptors: Cholinergic neurotransmitter receptors. Anticholinesterases: …
Bioterrorism and its impact on the PACU
56 Bioterrorism and its impact on the PACU Robin Blixt, BSN, MS, RN, CNOR* Definitions Aerosolization: A gaseous suspension of organisms that contains minute particles. CBRNE: Chemical, Biologic, Radiologic, Nuclear,…
Patient education and care of the perianesthesia patient
28 Patient education and care of the perianesthesia patient Denise O’Brien, DNP, RN, ACNS-BC, CPAN, CAPA, FAAN Definitions Affective Learning: Relates to attitude and includes the ability to receive, respond,…
Care of the substance-using patient
52 Care of the substance-using patient Cecil B. Drain, PhD, RN, CRNA, FAAN, FASAHP Definitions Alcoholic: A person who is excessively dependent on alcohol and who has a noticeable degree…
