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Twelfth Edition
By
Colin Torrance, PhD, BSc, Dip Life Sciences Nursing, RGN, RSCN, Clinical School of Advanced Nursing Practice, LaTrobe University, Alfred Hospital, Victoria, Australia
Eve Serginson, BEd, RGN, RCNT, RNT, DipN, Cert Ed, Dip Counselling, Nurse Lecturer, Department of Nursing, Midwifery & Health Care, University of Wales Swansea, UK
Description
The new edition of this classic text has been completely revised and updated. Reorganized into two sections, the first one focuses on
core themes and principles of surgical nursing and the overall surgical process; the second concentrates on major common procedures
and focuses on the applied anatomy and physiology underpinning surgical interventions and the rationale for nursing care. Also features
coverage of the most up-to-date procedures such as the impact of day surgery and minimally invasive techniques.
Audience
Student nurses on adult branch of diploma courses, newly qualified nurses in surgical settings and practising nurses who require "top-up" information.
Contents
Section I: Principles of Surgical Nursing. Surgery and Surgical Nursing. Preoperative Care. Intraoperative Care. Postoperative Care. Fluids
and Electrolytes in Surgery. Nutrition and Surgical Care. Pain. Infection Control. Wounds and Wound Care. Day Surgery. Minimal Access
Surgery. Section II: Nursing Care and Management. Breast Surgery. Thyroid Surgery. Surgery of the Gastrointestinal Tract. Surgery of
the Liver, Biliary Tract, Pancreas and Spleen. Surgery of the Urinary System. Hernias, Amputations and Other Conditions in General Surgery.
Index.
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Paperback, 448 pages, publication date: JUL-1997
ISBN-13: 978-0-7020-1969-2
ISBN-10: 0-7020-1969-0
Imprint: BAILLIÈRE TINDALL
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Last update: 10 Sep 2009
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