This pocket-sized book provides clear information for quick reference, detailed instructions for perioperative procedures, and content based on evidence in accordance with current perioperative standards and suggested practices. Novice nurses, students, and seasoned preceptors will be ecstatic to realize how quickly and conveniently this pocket-sized reference book will provide immediate access to perioperative techniques and information.
-Kay Ball, PhD, RN, CNOR, FAAN
Otterbein University’s associate professor of nursing is located in Westerville, Ohio. From the Foreword: Former President of the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses
For nurses who are new to the operating room (OR) and the seasoned nurses who mentor them, this is a succinct, simple-to-use resource. It provides a plethora of up-to-date, evidence-based clinical practice knowledge that perioperative nurses require on a daily basis, condensing volumes of OR content into one concise, pocket-sized book. It is set up to give quick access to essential information in accordance with current standards and best practices. Its clear, step-by-step style aids new nurses in understanding the intricate skills and methods needed in the operating room.
Information about orientation, including necessary supplies and significant procedures, is given with an emphasis on safety and specific patient interventions. It discusses the preparation of the nurse and the patient, environmental issues, paperwork needs, and the extensive set of specialized technical abilities required by both scrub and circulating nurses. Each chapter introduces ideas and establishes specific learning goals. An summary of the most typical surgical techniques is also provided. This book will be a welcome addition to the learning process for new perioperative nurses who are undergoing orientation and their preceptors.
Key characteristics:
• Provides essential information on patient preparation, aseptic technique, surgical procedures, anesthesia considerations, and documentation for novice nurses and their preceptors
Contains a Fast Facts in a Nutshell function to reinforce key information and is based on the most recent research available.
