Core topics in operating department practice : anaesthesia and critical care / / Brian Smith [and others] [[electronic resource]]

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910457750903321
• Autore: Smith Brian <1965->
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Cambridge : , : Cambridge University Press, , 2007
• ISBN: 1-107-15832-X; 1-280-81528-0; 9786610815289; 0-511-27432-7; 0-511-27502-1; 0-511-27270-7; 0-511-32118-X; 0-511-54464-2; 0-511-27349-5
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (xiv, 212 pages) : digital, PDF file(s)
• Disciplina: 617.9/6
• Soggetti: Anesthesia; Critical care medicine
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Introduction : anaesthetic practice : past and present / B. Smith and P. Wicker -- Risk assessment / T. Bewley -- ECG monitoring in the recovery area / C. Jones and T. Finn -- The use of cricoid pressure during anaesthesia / C. Wayne-Conroy -- Anaesthetic breathing systems / N. Wright -- Deflating the endotracheal tube pilot cuff / M. Maguire -- How aware are you? : inadvertent awareness under anaesthesia / P. Rawling -- Aspects of perioperative neuroscience practice / M. Woods -- Resuscitation / R. Campbell -- Intravenous induction versus inhalation induction for general anaesthesia in paediatrics / T. Hardcastle -- Managing difficult intubations / M. Sewell -- Obstetric anaesthesia / T. Williams -- Understanding blood gases / H. McNeill -- Total intravenous anaesthesia (TIVA) / K. Henshaw -- Anaesthesia and electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) / M. Bottell -- ; Mechanical ventilation of the patient / J. Nolan -- Perioperative myocardial infarction / M. Parsonage -- Developing a portfolio / G. Hall -- Accountability in perioperative practice / S. Wordsworth.
• Sommario/riassunto: Recent changes in medical roles and responsibilities have raised the profile of Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs). The level of knowledge is vast, and exams must be taken working towards statutory registration. This is the first in a series of three books providing comprehensive information for healthcare staff working in the operating department. Topics covered include anaesthesia, critical care, post-interventional care, enhancing care delivery, professional practice, leadership and resource management. The clear and concise format is ideally suited to study, qualification and for continued reference during practice. Written by specialists with a wealth of knowledge and experience, and incorporating problem-based learning using case studies, this book will be essential reading for ODPs and theatre nurses throughout the UK, in Australia where the same structures have been adopted, and worldwide for all professionals working in operating departments.