Contemporary and fully updated, the new edition of this accessible guide builds on the success of previous editions to bring together all the key principles of nursing care for surgical patients. Split into two sections, the first section explains the basis of surgical care. The second section has comprehensive coverage of all major areas of surgical practice, providing both a theoretical and practical understanding across a wide range of procedures. Written from a patient-centred perspective but with an added emphasis on safety and the role of the nurse in relation to current legislation, the new Pudner’s Nursing the Surgical Patient offers all you need to provide the best care. Its user-friendly format will make it invaluable not only to nurses but to a range of health care practitioners. Easy-to-read, easy-to-understand approach Ultra-clear and simple line art Written by 20+ expert contributors from around the UK Patient-centred approach places the patient at the centre of all that is done Reflects the latest practice and retains the principles of care Completely updated to reflect recent developments in the field, from advances in laparoscopic surgery to the inclusion of new surgeries that can take place in a day-care setting Wider scope of reference from specialist to associate nurse, to a range of healthcare professionals New section on patient safety including informed consent Expanded reference to NMC standards and guidelines Now with a full colour design and colour illustrations
In: Payne-James, J., Grimble, G. & Silk, D. (eds) Artificial Nutrition Support in Clinical Practice. ... R. A. & Pennington, C. R. (2002) Nutritional status of elective gastrointestinal surgery patients pre and post operatively.
This new text discusses the roles and responsibilities of those working within the perioperative environment in Australia and New Zealand.
Prepare to succeed on the CPAN® and CAPA® exams with this authoritative guide from ASPAN!
Small enough to carry with you and specifically designed and written to aid learning, this book is invaluable for nurses across all fields. • Attractive design – easy to use • Skills explained step by step • Comprehensive list of ...
The Systems of the Body series has established itself as a highly valuable resource for medical and other health science students following today’s systems-based courses.
This book focuses on the expanded role of the pharmacists in total patient care including prescribing, dispensing, compounding, administering and monitoring of drugs at home, hospital, community, hospice, critical care, changeover and other ...
... London, UK Helen Barker BSc SRD MPH PGCE Senior Lecturer in Dietetics, School of Health and Social Sciences, Coventry University, Coventry, UK Roger Barker BA MBBS MRCP PhD University Lecturer and Honorary Consultant in Neurology, ...
Catheters used for parenteral nutrition should only be accessed by nursing staff trained in aseptic techniques, and strict protocols for ... Patients needing parenteral nutrition are often very ill, with multiple clinical problems.
Revise what you have learned by visiting https://study.sagepub.com/essentialadultnursing Test yourself with multiple-choice and short-answer ... Northway, R. and Jenkins, R. (2017) Safeguarding Adults in Nursing Practice (2nd ed.).
Gibson (2006:921) makes the following observation with regards to this and its cause: When the patient returns from theatre to the ward, they require frequent observations for signs of impending shock or haemorrhage.