1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910458469903321

Autore

Kybett Harry

Titolo

All new electronics self-teaching guide [[electronic resource] /] / Harry Kybett and Earl Boysen

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Indianapolis, IN, : Wiley Pub., 2008

ISBN

1-118-08011-4

1-281-37437-7

9786611374372

0-470-37866-2

Edizione

[3rd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (450 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

BoysenEarl

Disciplina

621.381

Soggetti

Digital electronics

Electronic systems

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

All New Electronics Self-Teaching Guide, Third Edition; About the Author; Credits; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Chapter 1: DC Review and Pre-Test; Chapter 2: The Diode; Chapter 3: Introduction to the Transistor; Chapter 4: The Transistor Switch; Chapter 5: AC Pre-Test and Review; Chapter 6: AC in Electronics; Chapter 7: Resonant Circuits; Chapter 8: Transistor Amplifiers; Chapter 9: Oscillators; Chapter 10: The Transformer; Chapter 11: Power Supply Circuits; Chapter 12: Conclusion and Final Self-Test; Appendix A: Glossary; Appendix B: List of Symbols and Abbreviations

Appendix C: Powers of Ten and Engineering PrefixesAppendix D: Standard Composition Resistor Values; Appendix E: Supplemental Resources; Appendix F: Equation Reference; Appendix G: Schematic Symbols Used in This Book; Index

Sommario/riassunto

For almost 30 years, this book has been a classic text for electronics enthusiasts. Now completely updated for today?s technology with easy explanations and presented in a more user-friendly format, this third edition helps you learn the essentials you need to work with electronic circuits. All you need is a general understanding of electronics concepts



such as Ohm?s law and current flow, and an acquaintance with first-year algebra. The question-and-answer format, illustrative experiments, and self-tests at the end of each chapter make it easy for you to learn at your own speed.

2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910141438303321

Titolo

Manual of perioperative care [[electronic resource] ] : an essential guide / / edited by Kate Woodhead, Lesley K. Fudge

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Chichester, West Sussex ; ; Ames, Iowa, : John Wiley & Sons, 2012

ISBN

1-118-30235-4

1-118-70273-5

1-283-64430-4

1-118-30219-2

Edizione

[2nd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (345 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

FudgeLesley K

WoodheadKate

Disciplina

617.0231

Soggetti

Surgery

Therapeutics, Surgical

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Manual of Perioperative Care: An Essential Guide; Contents; About the Editors; Contributors; Foreword 1 Jane H. Reid; Foreword 2 Professor Lord Ara Darzi; Section 1 Foundation for Safe Perioperative Care; 1 The Context of Perioperative Care; What is Perioperative Practice?; Where Does it Take Place?; The Patient's Perspective - Consent and Competence; Evidence-Based Practice and Clinical Effectiveness; 2 Preoperative Assessment; Patient Preparation for Anaesthetic and Surgery; Definition of Patient Preparation; Aims and Objectives of Patient Preparation; Inter-professional Teamwork

Enhanced RecoveryCollating the Patient Information; History Taking; Observations; Examination; Investigations; Medication and Allergies;



Education; Discharge Planning; Determining the Outcome from Patient Preparation; Anaesthetic Consultation/Referral; Recording the Findings; External Factors Required at Time of Patient Preparation; Legal Issues Related to Patient Preparation; Summary; 3 Communication; Introduction; Consent; Confidentiality; Documentation; Communication; Teamwork and Communication in Practice; 4 The Perioperative Environment; Division of the Operating Theatre Environment

Core Functions of Each AreaBuilding Notes - Areas to Consider; Patient Flow; Waste; Section 2 Infection Prevention in Perioperative Care; 5 Infection Prevention; Control of Substances Hazardous to Health; Risk Assessment in the Perioperative Environment; Standard Precautions; Ventilation; Staff Movement within the Perioperative Environment; Cleaning and Ventilation for 'Dirty' or Infected Cases; Cleaning Routines; Aseptic Technique; Theatre Attire; The Area of Sterility (the Sterile Field); Setting the Instrument Trolley; Sharps Safety; Patient Preparation

6 Introduction to Decontamination and SterilisationWhat is Decontamination and Sterilisation; The Need for Decontamination and Sterilisation; A Brief History of Decontamination and Sterilisation; The Legislative Framework; Locations for Decontamination and Sterilisation; Decontamination/Sterilisation Methods; Inspection; Packaging Types; Sterilisation Methods; Transport and Distribution; Storage; New Instruments and Manufacturers Reprocessing Instructions; Prion Disease and vCJD; Tracking and Traceability; Should I Use the Instrument?; 7 Wound Healing and Surgical Site Infection; Introduction

Principles of Wound HealingTypes of Wound Closure; Wound Infection; Definition of Surgical Site Infection; Surgical Site Infection Surveillance Schemes; Saving Lives Care Bundle to Reduce Surgical Site Infection; Summary; Section 3 Patient Safety and Managing Risks in Perioperative Care; 8 Preoperative Care; Models of Surgical Care; Day-Case and Short-Stay Facilities; Inpatient Surgery and Day of Admission; Classification of Surgery Urgency and Implications for Care; Admission to the Ward or Department; Preoperative Care Assessment; Preparing for Discharge

Contemporary Modalities in Preoperative Care

Sommario/riassunto

Manual of Perioperative Care is a comprehensive manual of principles of care designed to support the clinical practice of perioperative practitioners, whether they are nurses or operating department practitioners. This book meets the needs of those studying perioperative practice as well as those who would like an up-to-date comprehensive reference on their bookshelf. It covers the fundamentals of perioperative practice, placing them within the wider context of modern surgical care.  With a practical, accessible focus, aided by full colour illustrations, this book follows the jo