Post-anaesthetic Recovery A Practical Approach

Post-anaesthetic Recovery A Practical Approach / by Roger Eltringham, Michael Durkin, Sue Andrewes.

The need for continued vigilance in the post-anaesthetic recovery period following general or regional anaesthesia is paramount. This book brings together in one volume the major issues that one should consider in the management of the patient during this period. Improvements in modern surgical tech...

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Main Authors: Eltringham, Roger (Author), Durkin, Michael (Author), Andrewes, Sue (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Springer London : Imprint: Springer, 1983.
Edition:1st ed. 1983.
Series:Springer eBook Collection.
Subjects:
Nursing.
Anesthesiology.
Electronic resources (E-books)
Online Access:Click to view e-book
Holy Cross Note:Loaded electronically.
Electronic access restricted to members of the Holy Cross Community.
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Organisation
  • Role of the Recovery Room
  • Site
  • Design
  • Equipment
  • Safety
  • Staffing
  • Policies of a Recovery Unit
  • Further Reading
  • 2. Normal Recovery
  • Progress of Normal Recovery
  • Care Plan Nursing
  • Reception of the Patient
  • Basic Nursing Position and Safety
  • Routine Observations
  • Assessment of Colour
  • Assessment of Respiratory Function
  • Assessment of Cardiovascular Function
  • Assessment of Level of Consciousness
  • Recognition of Blood Loss
  • Maintenance of the Airway
  • Insertion of Oropharyngeal Airway
  • Insertion of Nasopharyngeal Airway
  • Suction of Upper Airway
  • Care of the Intubated Patient
  • Extubation
  • The Ventilated Patient
  • Oxygen Therapy
  • Administration of Oxygen
  • Maintenance of Fluid Balance
  • Intravenous Infusion Drip Rates
  • Intravenous Fluid Therapy
  • Intravenous Injections
  • Blood Transfusion
  • Drainage Systems
  • Pain Relief
  • Record Keeping and Charting
  • Criteria for Discharge
  • Transfer of Patient to Ward Staff
  • Further Reading
  • 3. Complications
  • Respiratory Complications
  • Cardiovascular Complications
  • Miscellaneous Complications
  • 4. Recovery in Different Branches of Surgery
  • Emergency Surgery
  • Gastro-enterology
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery
  • Thyroid Surgery
  • Dental and Faciomaxillary Surgery
  • Ophthalmic Surgery
  • Neurosurgery
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Genito-urinary Surgery
  • Paediatric Surgery
  • Further Reading
  • 5. Pre-existing Factors Affecting Recovery
  • Premedication
  • Anaesthetic Technique
  • Pre-operative Drug Therapy
  • Respiratory Disease
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Neuromuscular Disease
  • Liver Disease
  • Renal Disease
  • Endocrine Disorders
  • Porphyria
  • Haematological Disease
  • Musculoskeletal Disease
  • Geriatric Patients
  • Pregnancy
  • Malnourishment
  • Obesity
  • Further Reading
  • Appendix A. Drugs Commonly Used in a Recovery Room
  • Appendix B. Translations of Standard Recovery Phrases.

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