Get the vital concepts, data, and how-to on medical-surgical nursing with the newly updated Medical-Surgical Nursing Made Incredibly Easy, 4th Edition . This fun-but-informative guide uses colorful drawings and diagrams to demonstrate the mechanisms and clinical indications of the most common disorders found in each body system-followed by clear-cut direction on assessments, interventions, and evidence-based treatments. An ideal support to class materials and NCLEX (R) preparation, this is also the perfect on-the-spot refresher for nurses in every kind of medical-surgical practice. NEW real-world guidance from "Nurse Joy" and "Nurse Jake"-expert tips and insights for medical-surgical nursing situations NEW quick-scan format with concise, easy-to-remember bulleted content Hundreds of colorful drawings, charts, and diagrams illustrating vital points Chapters covering disorders by body system , including cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, renal and urologic, reproductive, and musculoskeletal Current data and best practices on assessing and treating common disorders, including: Anatomy, etiology, and physiology Health Physical assessments Diagnostic testing Current NANDA International nursing diagnosis guidelines Special chapter features: A closer look - Illustrations that explain anatomy, physiology, and complex pathways Education edge - Patient teaching tips Just the facts - Brief outline of content at the start of every chapter What do I do? - Steps to take in emergency situations Weighing the evidence - Evidence-based practice pointers that support nursing actions Memory jogger - Memory tricks that help you remember key concepts and treatments Quick quiz - End-of-chapter riddles and multiple-choice questions to help you retain vital content Step-by-step, expert guidance on vital skills, with real-life patient scenarios for areas including: Cancer, obesity, and gerontology care End-of-life care Fluids and electrolytes Acid-base balance Pain management Blood transfusion reactions Classifying and treating heart failure Use of CT scans, MRIs, and x-rays for each body system Preoperative care Surgical processes Online supplementary materials: 1,000 NCLEX (R)-style questions in current NCLEX (R) exam format NCLEX (R) preparation tutorials Clinical simulation case studies Test-taking strategies and study techniques

Concise, practical, and packed full of clinical information, the Oxford Handbook of Surgical Nursing is the essential resource for all those working in nursing practice surgery and its sub-specialties. Easily-accessible, this handbook provides all of the information and practical advice needed to care effectively and professionally for surgical patients. This handbook provides a thorough introduction to the principles and practice of the care of patients undergoing the range of surgical procedures. It covers all of the core elements of surgical care from point of diagnosis, through to discharge and rehabilitation. The Oxford Handbook of Surgical Nursing provides clinical knowledge and skills for managing complex cases in the hospital or clinic. This guide will assist the reader in understanding the core role of the surgical nurse within the modern surgical team, to plan, implement and evaluate patient care delivery, and to manage complications arising from surgery. Evidence-based, and following the latest national guidelines, you can be sure this will be an indispensable companion, for all nurses, whether new to the specialty, or more experienced in surgical care.

A handbook that will serve as a great teaching tool for medical students starting to learn physical diagnosis as well as during their third year surgical rotation. A ready reference that can fit in their lab coat pocket.

Breast cancer affects 1 in 10 women and the majority of UK women will attend a breast clinic at least once during their lives. The patient's journey through assessment and management is one that involves a huge range of healthcare professionals, in which the truly multidisciplinary management style required has previously been only sparsely addressed. This book provides a practical guide on how to investigate and manage common breast problems for all members of the breast disease team, whether surgeons, nurses, pathologists or support workers. Its focus is on providing easy access to the most up-to-date evidence, allowing healthcare workers to make the best decisions possible and encouraging a team approach to patient support.
26 chapters cover the whole of the patient journey from assessment through to surgery and adjuvant treatments, giving a practical overview of the whole process of care. The coverage guides the reader from clinical examination and investigation of the breast patient to pre-operative workup and post-operative complication guidance. To enable swift and effective decision-making, clear management plans are provided for common breast problems. The book also includes the latest evidence, guidance and references on breast disease, together with discussions on current controversies in the field including the management of margins, management of the axilla and the evidence surrounding the NHS Breast Screening Programme. To give practical advice on the realities of being part of a breast care team, the book also has several chapters devoted to leadership and management including MDT requirements, audit and research, avoiding complaints and the organisation of a breast unit.
Enabling every healthcare professional to respond to patients' needs accurately and knowledgeably, Breast Disease Management is a practical guide for the whole team in providing truly patient-centred, effective care.

This notebook is a result of many years working in critical-care setting, knowledge gleaned from seminars and experienced colleagues. Written in outline form and to the point, it can serve as a quick handy guide in the practical application of skills needed by timeliness of care for the patient.

Perianesthesia Nursing Care: A Bedside Guide To Safe Recovery Is A Key Reference For Clinicians Practicing In Preoperative Areas, Phase I And Phase II PACU Nursing Areas, And Nurses Working In Critical Care, OB, And Other Specialty Recovery Units. Ideal For Perianesthesia Nursing Orientation And Perioperative Cross-Training Programs, This Text Is Beneficial For All Those Caring For Pre- And Postanesthesia Patients. Additionally, It Is A Valuable Tool For Nursing Students Specializing In Critical Care And Perianesthesia Nurses Preparing To Sit For The Certified Post Anesthesia Nursing (CPAN) And Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA) Certification Examinations. Divided Into Three Sections That Cover The Lifespan, Perianesthesia Nursing Care: A Bedside Guide To Safe Recovery Is Specifically Designed To Be Functional For The Clinician And Grounding For The Student Nurse. The First Section Focuses On Core Concepts Applicable To All Perianesthesia Patients And Families, While The Second Is Population Specific, And The Third Concentrates On Particular Surgeries And Procedures That Follow Body Systems.

The transformation in the health care industry, begun over a decade ag o, will continue well into the 21st century. And the dominant theme in the new millennium is likely to be collaborative practice and outcome s-based health care delivery. A collection of the most current and inn ovative presentations in path-based, collaborative practices, this boo k focuses on the design, implementation and analysis of outcomes for t he heavy volume DRGs. For each DRG, the authors present two to three s tandard clinical pathways, and then show how those pathways can be man ipulated to alter outcomes. Health Care Outcomes covers topics in Resp iratory, Neonatal/Pediatric, General Surgery, Orthopaedic, and Geriatr ic Care. A comprehensive collection of critical pathways and outcomes maps being used by leading hospitals and health care agencies around t he country, this is an important reference for developing path-based c are models, or revising critical paths and outcomes maps.

Infection Prevention in Surgical Settings is a handbook that provides easy access to guidelines for infection control in various surgical settings. It specifically addresses the needs of nurses practicing in perioperative, PACU, ambulatory surgery, endoscopy, or other surgical settings who need access to current guidelines to meet OSHA and JCAHO requirements. Infection Prevention contains procedure guidelines for preparation of the patient, surgical equipment, personnel, and surgical practices. Each procedure contains a brief description, followed by rationales for the principles outlines in the procedure. Each rationale is referenced to AORN standards, CDC guidelines, and other resources.Provides an easy-to-use reference to common, significant infection control practices & issues found in various surgical and other related settings Brings together the work of recognized experts and professional associations that provide factual, relevant, and succinct rational and correct interpretation of infection control practicesFirst handbook devoted to infection control issues that directly relate to surgical environments Follows a consistent format presentation for each procedure that includes the steps, rationale, references, and suggested additional readings Spanish version also available, ISBN: 84-8174-615-0

Introducing the newest companion to Phippen & Wells: Perioperative Nursing Practice. This superb review guide helps users to evaluate and validate their knowledge of perioperative nursing practice. Each chapter of the Review consists of an outline of the corresponding chapter in the text and a series of questions and answers.Developed to meet the needs of practicing nurses studying for the CNOR exam, and those seeking to update their understanding of perioperative nursing. Each exercise helps readers to review such essential skills as patient assessment and diagnosis, planning patient care, transferring the patient, assisting the anesthetist, patient and family teaching, creating and maintaining a sterile field, handling tissues with instruments, facilitating postoperative care, and much more.Readers can also test their knowledge of how each of these skills applies to the full range of surgical specialities, from cardiac and gynecologic to transplantation and vascular - and more!

Nurses working within the specialty of oral and maxillofacial surgery play an important role and need a sound awareness of the various aspects of nursing care involved. By drawing on practical examples, A Manual of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for Nurses will provide nurses with a deeper and more informed understanding of procedures and surgical techniques, and overall care of the patient in the specialty. The majority of conditions and procedures which would be seen in most units are described in terms of relevant anatomy and pathology as well as operative details, with due emphasis on pre- and post-operative nursing care and patient information.

Key Features
Comprehensive coverage of nursing care in the specialty
Nurse contributors for out-patient, operating theatre and ward care
Detailed pre- and post-operative nursing care
Practical examples of patient information provided throughout the book

This book will be of interest to nurses in the specialty working in the out-patient department, on the ward and in the operating theatre. Dental surgery assistants working in specialist dental practice will also find it a useful resource, as will dental students, operating department assistants and maxillofacial technicians.

A new all-in-one study guide for acing the Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Exam This innovative new review is the most complete and effective way for test takers to prepare for the medical-surgical nursing certification exam administered through either the Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board (MSNCB) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Delivering everything test-takers need in one comprehensive study guide, the book includes review questions, case studies, clinical considerations, and practice test. The user-friendly, time-efficient presentation conveniently summarizes and simplifies must-know, high-yield content most relevant to passing the exam and real-world clinical practice.