Oxford handbook of surgical nursing / edited by Alison Smith, Maria Kisiel, Mark Radford

Includes index

Includes bibliographical references and index

1. Introduction to the surgical patient -- 2. Managing the surgical ward -- 3. Surgical Care models -- 4. Pre-operative assessment and preparation -- 5. Pre-operative optimization -- 6. Transfer to other departments or theatre -- 7. Intraoperative care -- 8. Ward post-operative care -- 9. Pain management -- 10. Nutrition and hydration -- 11. Transfusion of blood products -- 12. Wound care -- 13. Skin assessment -- 14. Infection: prevention, control, and treatment -- 15. Post-operative complications -- 16. Surgical Nursing Procedures -- 17. Opthalmology -- 18. Upper gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary surgery -- 19. Colorectal and lower gastrointestinal surgery -- 20. Trauma and orthopaedics -- 21. Vascular surgery -- 22. Urology and renal -- 23. Neurological and spinal surgery -- 24. Burns and plastic surgery -- 25. Thoracic surgery -- 26. Cardiac surgery -- 27. Breast surgery -- 28. Gynaecological surgery

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. -- Provided by publisher