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Essentials of Perioperative Nursing, Fourth Edition

Author(s): Cynthia Spry, RN, MA, MSN, CNOR
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  • ISBN-13: 9780763758813
  • Paperback    384 pages      © 2009
Price: International Sales $150.95 US List
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Overview

Essentials of Perioperative Nursing gives any new perioperative nurse a head start on achieving perioperative competency, as well as serving as an excellent refresher for the experienced nurse to test his or her knowledge of fundamental OR practice.  This unique resource includes such features as objectives, course outlines, testing tools, and competency checklists. 

The perfect resource for operating room nurses, nurses studying to become operating room nurses, current operating room nurses needing to refresh and test their knowledge, as well as colleges offering courses in peroperative nursing.

Includes a free test bank CD-ROM!

ShowTable of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction to Preoperative Nursing: Phases of the Surgical Experience
Chapter 2: Preparing the Patient for Surgery
Chapter 3: Prevention of Infection- Preparation of Instruments and Items Used in Surgery- Sterilization and Disinfection
Chapter 4: Prevention of Infection: Preparation of Instruments and Items Used in Surgery- Cleaning, Packing,
and Storage
Chapter 5: Prevention of Infection: Aseptic Practices- Attire, Scrubbing, Gowning, Gloving, Draping, Prepping, Creating and Maintaining a Sterile Field, OR Environment and Sanitation
Chapter 6: Prevention of Injury- Positioning the Patient for Surgery
Chapter 7: Prevention of Injury- Counts of Surgery
Chapter 8: Prevention of Injury- Counts in Surgery
Chapter 9: Prevention of Injury- Hemostasis, Tourniquet, and Electrosurgical Equipment
Chapter 10: Prevention of Injury- Wound Management
Chapter 11: Prevention of Injury- Anesthesia and Medication Safety
Chapter 12: Workplace Safety


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ShowAbout the Author(s)

Cynthia Spry, RN, MA, MSN, CNOR

Cynthia Spry has been a perioperative nurse for more than twenty-five years, with seven and a half years as an OR Educator and five years as a Director of Surgical Services. Currently, she is an International Clinical Consultant for Advanced Sterilization Products, a Johnson & Johnson Company. In my present position, I provide consultation and education in sterilization, disinfection, and infection control in the United States and in many other countries. I am a Past President of the (national) Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) and in 2002 received the Association's highest award, The Award for Excellence in Perioperative Nursing.

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