Nurses must deliver up-to-date, clinically effective, evidence-based care across a range of settings and develop nursing services to meet changing demands. The revised and expanded Oxford Handbook of Cardiac Nursing 3rd edition is tailored to provide the essential knowledge nurses need; at their fingertips when they need it. This handbook will guide the reader systematically through the care of patients with a wide range of cardiac problems. Each chapter contains the up to date evidence-based guidelines for cardiac conditions and treatments. It now includes new topics such as stroke, genetics, computed tomography coronary angiogram. Valvular heart disease has been expanded, as well as the chapter on congenital heart disease and inherited cardiac conditions. Providing key summaries of common problems and essential issues, it will provide both an invaluable reference for cardiac nurses, as well as a precise, targeted guide for nurses from other specialties caring for patients with cardiac problems.

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

The growth of day surgery over the past 10 years has had an enormous impact on the experience of surgery for both patients and health professionals. The potential for quality, cost-effective services is enormous, but relies on the recognition and development of specific, appropriate nursing knowledge and skills. This book has been designed as a comprehensive textbook, specifically emphasising the crucial nursing role. It promotes a peri-operative approach to patient management and nursing organisation and development and explores in depth the knowledge, research-base and clinical skills on which successful day surgery depends. Key features include: Emphasis on patient perspective, including anxiety management Evidence-based, draws on current research Focus on pre-admission assessment and selection Comprehensive coverage of effects and interactions of anaesthesia Standards for care planning, admission protocols, discharge procedures Reflection points and case studies linking to practice For practising nurses in day surgery and students on specialist courses, this book will be an informative and stimulating resource for practice development in this expanding area of care. Features: * Focuses on nursing skills * Emphasises the importance of screening and selection * Includes material on audit * Multi-disciplinary context * Informed by current research * User friendly and accessible, encourages reflection on practice

Nurses must deliver up-to-date, clinically effective, evidence-based care across a range of settings and develop nursing services to meet changing demands. The thoroughly revised and restructured Oxford Handbook of Gastrointestinal Nursing 2nd edition is tailored to provide the essential knowledge nurses need; at their fingertips when they need it. This handbook will guide the reader through the care of patients with a wide range of conditions of the gastrointestinal tract. Each chapter is written in a consistent structure for ease-of-use, including symptoms, causes, investigations, and treatments. Key information is provided clearly and succinctly with tables and bullet points. Chapters cover everything from anatomy to the appropriate treatment or nursing care. It now includes new conditions including colorectal cancer, anal warts, cleft lip, and volvulus, as well as the enhanced recovery after surgery pathway. Providing key summaries of common problems and essential issues, it will provide both an invaluable reference for gastrointestinal nurses, as well as a precise, targeted guide for nurses from other specialties caring for patients with GI problems.

This text takes a multidisciplinary approach to breast cancer care. It includes an introductory chapter looking at the incidence, epidemiology, aetiology and histology of the disease. There are chapters on the essential topics of screening, politics and multi-cultural aspects of care. Methods of treatment which include surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and endocrine therapy are discussed. The remaining sections are devoted to important issues in after care and the importance of the multidisciplinary team approach.

Enter the OR with confidence.Surgical Equipment and Supplies,3rd Edition and Surg Tech in Practice work together as your guide to the vast array of surgical equipment and supplies used in the OR today. The spiral-bound text delivers over 730 full-color photographs, detailed specifications, and comprehensive coverage you won’t find anywhere else, while the online program, Surg Tech in Practice, makes learning easier. An access code inside new, printed texts unlocks Surg Tech in Practice, along with an eBook. Five Stars. “This book should be a required text for OR nursing and Surg tech students.”—Carl H., Online Reviewer Surg Tech in Practice New! FREE, 3-year subscription to Surg Tech in Practice, the online program that features recall and application activities to help students learn to identify key instruments and understand which instrument should be used and why Labeling, matching, and differentiation activities, as well as case-based critical-thinking questions Chapter overview videos for each module Self-grading for immediate feedback as assignments are completed A gradebook that tracks each student’s progress and identifies where they need to focus their studies eBook version of the text for study anytime, anywhere Text Updated & Revised! Reflecting the equipment and supplies in use in ORs today New Chapters!Aseptic Technique, Sterilization, OR Attire, National Time Out, and Hand Hygiene, Microscopes, and Robotics Updated & Revised! Medication section featuring the drugs most commonly used in the surgical field, in emergencies, or by the anesthesia provider. More than 730 full-color photographs of surgical equipment and supplies, including side-by-side comparisons that differentiate between similar-looking supplies “Guidelines” boxes with information about the operation of specific pieces of equipment “Watch out!” boxes highlighting information that must be remembered “Troubleshooting” boxes, common-sense tips for identifying and solving equipment problems “Surgical Session Review” questions at the end of each

Be prepared for certification exam success. A concise outline format reviews the essential content on The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Certification Examination for Surgical Technology (CST), and the Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C) exam administered by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). Reinforce and test your knowledge with more than 2,000 practice questions with detailed rationales. You'll be ready to meet the growing demand for certified surgical technologists.Now with online Q&A practice in Davis Edge! Purchase a new, print copy of the text and receive a FREE, 1-year subscription to Davis Edge, the online Q&A program with more than 1,300 questions. Davis Edge helps you to create quizzes in the content areas you choose to focus on, build simulated practice exams, and track your progress every step of the way. The Text Expanded! Content on laparoscopic and robotics procedures More! Photographs that reflect current practice and advances in the field More questions! 640 questions at the recall, problem-solving, and application levels New! Comprehensive rationales for correct and incorrect responses for all practice questions Updated! The latest advances in surgical technology, including minimally invasive surgery and the use of robotics in surgery Brief content outlines for each chapter 40 review questions at the end of each chapter, followed by the answer key and rationales 150 line drawings and photographs precisely illustrating anatomy, positioning, and instruments "Tidbit" boxes highlighting important content for exams and practice Davis Edge Online Q&A-NEW! FREE, 1-year access with purchase of new, print text Online Q&A quizzing platform features 1,300+ questions Access from laptop, tablet, and mobile devices makes study on the go easy "Comprehensive Exam Builder" creates practice tests that simulate a certification exam experience. "Quiz Builder" feature lets you select practice questions by exam section or topic area. Rationales for correct and incorrect responses provide immediate feedback. "Student Success Center" dashboard monitors your performance over time, helping to identify areas for additional study.

Make this thoroughly updated, concise guide your go-to reference for medical-surgical clinicals! Corresponding to Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care, 10th Edition, from Ignatavicius, Workman, Rebar, and Heimgartner, the Clinical Companion is an easy-to-use, A-to-Z guide to more than 250 common medical-surgical conditions and their management. This portable resource features a strong focus on the Concepts and Exemplars identified in the "Iggy" textbook, along with updated content cross-referenced to the main text. Emphasizing interprofessional collaborative care, this clinical companion is sure to become your most trusted clinical reference. UNIQUE! Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care section reflects the emphasis on Concepts in the Ignatavicius textbook and provides students with a quick reference to essential nursing and health Concepts for effective clinical practice. A-Z synopses of more than 250 diseases and disorders - along with related interprofessional collaborative care - serve as a quick reference for clinicals and a study resource for essential medical-surgical content. UNIQUE! QSEN highlights focus on one or more of the six core QSEN competencies (patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety, and informatics) to help students understand how to apply QSEN competencies for safe, effective care. UNIQUE! Focus on interprofessional collaboration provides tips for coordinating care with other health professionals. UNIQUE! Nursing Safety Priorities boxes (Drug Alert, Critical Rescue, and Action Alert) reinforce critical safety measures at the bedside and mirror those in the Ignatavicius textbook. Printed thumb tabs appear along the edges of the pages for quick access to clinical information and just-in-time learning and reference on the job. NEW! Updated content throughout matches the 10th edition of the Ignatavicius textbook for a reliably seamless reference and study experience. NEW and UNIQUE! Stronger focus on Concepts and Exemplars reflects the more conceptual focus of the Ignatavicius textbook and includes cross-references to relevant disorders in the main text for more information. NEW! Data-driven Exemplars reflect disorders identified by "national drivers" such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Healthy People 2020, diagnosis-related groups (DRGs), and other national and international initiatives, as well as commonly encountered diseases and conditions. NEW! Streamlined content and format reduces pathophysiology review (which can be readily found in the main text) and focuses on need-to-know content for bedside care, including essential assessment guidelines to promote good clinical judgment, as well as one consistent heading structure for Exemplar disorders and a consistent "collapsed" heading structure for non-Exemplar disorders. NEW! Expanded use of illustrations makes it easier for students to apply key content to clinical settings.