Author: Association of Operating Room NursesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Operating room nursing
Languages : en
Pages : 692
Book Description
Standards, Recommended Practices, and Guidelines
Author: Association of Operating Room NursesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Operating room nursing
Languages : en
Pages : 692
Book Description
Standards & Recommended Practices
Author: Association of Operating Room NursesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Operating room nursing
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
This publication represents a compilation of the AORN approved model, standards, statements ... mission and philosophy ... goals, bylaws, endorsements of other nursing organizations' positions, and AORN position statements.
Orientation, Education, and Preceptorships in Perioperative Nursing
Author: Association of Operating Room NursesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Operating room nursing
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Cumulated Index Medicus
Author: Perioperative Standards and Recommended Practices
Author: AORN.Publisher: Association of Operating Room Nurses
ISBN: 9781888460667
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 711
Book Description
Standards, Recommended Practices and Guidelines, 2005
Author: AORN.Publisher: Association of Operating Room Nurses
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 542
Book Description
AORN's classic resource for perioperative practice brings together all of the Association's official positions and recommendations in one unique volume--from professional practice standards to laser safety, from competency statements to aseptic technique, from clinical pathways to patient safety. the 2005 edition features new guidelines for bariatric surgery, the new position statement on patient safety approved by the 2004 House of Delegates, and updated bylaws provisions for members-at-large. Strategies to assist perioperative nurses in developing facility-specific policies and procedures ar
Index Medicus
Author: Evidence-based Nursing Care Guidelines
Author: Betty J. AckleyPublisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN: 032304624X
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 1011
Book Description
From an internationally respected team of clinical and research experts comes this groundbreaking book that synthesizes the body of nursing research for 192 common medical-surgical interventions. Ideal for both nursing students and practicing nurses, this collection of research-based guidelines helps you evaluate and apply the latest evidence to clinical practice.
Berry and Kohn's Operating Room Technique
Author: Nancymarie Fortunato PhillipsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Operating room nursing
Languages : en
Pages : 1054
Book Description
For 50 years, Berry & Kohn's Operating Room Technique has been the text of choice for understanding basic surgical principles and techniques. Berry & Kohn's enjoys continued success in both educational and professional markets because of its readability, accuracy, clarity, and comprehensiveness. It covers the "nuts and bolts" of surgical techniques in a step-by-step format that enables learners to effectively apply basic principles to clinical practice. The eleventh edition features an engaging full-color design, a new chapter on spinal surgery, new Patient and Team Safety boxes, unique perioperative flash cards, expanded teaching supplements for instructors, and much more. Prepares the nurse for actual OR situations with point-by-point descriptions of perioperative settings, procedures, and technology. Explains both the fundamentals of surgical techniques and today's most commonly performed procedures in terms that can readily be translated into to clinical practice. Focuses on the physiologic, psychologic, and spiritual considerations of perioperative patients to provide learners with a knowledge base for planning and implementing comprehensive, individualized care. Features in-depth discussions of patients with special needs related to age or health status considerations, with an emphasis on developing plans of care tailored to the unique care parameters of all patients. Reflects a focus on professionalism, skilled teamwork, and start-to-finish cooperation among perioperative caregivers aimed at improving patient outcomes. Discusses perioperative patient care for both inpatient and ambulatory procedures to highlight considerations based on the setting as well as the surgical procedure itself. Provides detailed information about the fundamentals of perioperative nursing and surgical technology roles. Attractive and engaging full-color internal design and approximately 380 full-color illustrations depict key perioperative principles and surgical anatomy, techniques, and instrumentation. Two-sided perioperative flash cards incorporate images from the book to help students learn concepts such as positioning, dissection, incisions, and sutures. These are provided on perforated card stock in the front of the text. A new chapter on Spinal Surgery expands upon the important subspecialty of neurosurgery. Enhanced chapter opener pedagogy previews the concepts and techniques covered in the chapter: Chapter Objectives Chapter Outline (new) Key Terms and Definitions (new) List of Supplemental Material on Evolve website (new) A comprehensive and alphabetical glossary of key terms and definitions is provided on Evolve. Bioterriorism considerations are discussed in the Decontamination and Disinfection chapter. The expanded Legal and Ethical Issues chapter discusses the concept of "time outs," HIPAA privacy regulations, and the role of the Investigational Review Board for investigational studies. Patient and team safety features cover topics such as radiation safety, latex sensitivity, patient temperature regulation, medication administration, skin protection, powered devices, and endoscopic considerations. The Ambulatory Surgery Centers chapter has been expanded to cover additional alternative site surgeries, including mobile hospitals for the military. The chapter on Potential Sources of Injury to the Caregiver and the Patient covers chemical, physical, and biological sources of injury. Robotics are be discussed in the Endoscopic Surgery chapter. Surgical pharmacology content has been expanded and thoroughly updated, including new content on blood products. The Implants and Wound Site Closure chapter features a general overview of implants, including the categorizing, handling, storing, documenting of various types of implants (biologic, synthetics, etc.). The General Surgery chapter now includes a discussion of the trauma patient. In the index, page numbers are bold where the key terms are defined in the text.
All-in-One Care Planning Resource
Author: Pamela L. SwearingenPublisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN: 0323074200
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 804
Book Description
The only book featuring nursing care plans for all core clinical areas, Swearingen's All-In-One Nursing Care Planning Resource, 4th Edition provides 100 care plans with the nursing diagnoses and interventions you need to know to care for patients in all settings. It includes care plans for medical-surgical, maternity/OB, pediatrics, and psychiatric-mental health, so you can use just one book throughout your entire nursing curriculum. This edition includes a new care plan addressing normal labor and birth, a new full-color design, new QSEN safety icons, new quick-reference color tabs, and updates reflecting the latest NANDA-I nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems. Edited by nursing expert Pamela L. Swearingen, this book is known for its clear approach, easy-to-use format, and straightforward rationales. NANDA-I nursing diagnoses are incorporated throughout the text to keep you current with NANDA-I terminology and the latest diagnoses. Color-coded sections for medical-surgical, maternity, pediatric, and psychiatric-mental health nursing care plans make it easier to find information quickly. A consistent format for each care plan allows faster lookup of topics, with headings for Overview/Pathophysiology, Health Care Setting, Assessment, Diagnostic Tests, Nursing Diagnoses, Desired Outcomes, Interventions with Rationales, and Patient-Family Teaching and Discharge Planning. Prioritized nursing diagnoses are listed in order of importance and physiologic patient needs. A two-column format for nursing assessments/interventions and rationales makes it easier to scan information. Detailed rationales for each nursing intervention help you to apply concepts to specific patient situations in clinical practice. Outcome criteria with specific timelines help you to set realistic goals for nursing outcomes and provide quality, cost-effective care. NEW! Care plan for normal labor and birth addresses nursing care for the client experiencing normal labor and delivery. UPDATED content is written by practicing clinicians and covers the latest clinical developments, new pharmacologic treatments, patient safety considerations, and evidence-based practice guidelines. NEW full-color design makes the text more user friendly, and includes NEW color-coded tabs and improved cross-referencing and navigation aids for faster lookup of information. NEW! Leaf icon highlights coverage of complementary and alternative therapies including information on over-the-counter herbal and other therapies and how these can interact with conventional medications.