Perianesthesia nursing core curriculum: preprocedure, phase I and phase II PACU nursing

Written by the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN), this all-in-one reference includes all of the vital information you need to succeed on the CAPA® and CPAN® certification exams and excel in practice. Coverage of both in-hospital and ambulatory care make this text the perfect text for any care setting. Plus, new chapters on bariatric care and postoperative and postdischarge nausea and vomiting and the newest guidelines in all key clinical areas keep you up to date with the latest advances and concerns in the field. INDICE: Section 1 - Professional CompetenciesChapter 1: Evolution of Peranesthesia CareChapter 2: Standards for Ethical PracticeChapter 3: Patient and Family EducationChapter 4: Research and Evidence-Based PracticeChapter 5: LegalIssuesSection 2 - Environment of CareChapter 6: Practice Settings, Policies and ProceduresChapter 7: Regulatory Agencies and AccreditationChapter 8: SafetyChapter 9: Continuous Quality ImprovementSection 3 - Life Span ConsiderationsChapter 10: Human Growth and DevelopmentChapter 11: The Pediatric PatientChapter 12: The Adolescent PatientChapter 13: The Adult PatientChapter 14: The Geriatric PatientSection 4 - Competency of Preoperative AssessmentChapter 15: Preoperative Assessment ProgramsChapter 16: History and Physical ExaminationsChapter 17: Preexisting Medical ConditionsChapter 18: Complementary and Alternative TherapiesChapter 19: The Mentally and Physically Challenged PatientChapter 20:Transcultural NursingSection 5 - Core Competencies of PACU NursingChapter 21:Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base BalanceChapter 22: Anesthetic Agents and AdjunctsChapter 23: Moderate Sedation/AnalgesiaChapter 24: ThermoregulationChapter 25: Postoperative and Postdischarge Nausea and VomitingChapter 26: Pain and Comfort ManagementChapter 27: Hemodynamic MonitoringChapter 28: PerianesthesiaComplicationsChapter 29: Hematologic CareChapter 30: PACU Phase I Discharge CriteriaSection 6 - Surgical SpecialtiesChapter 31: Respiratory CareChapter 32:Cardiovascular CareChapter 33: Neurologic CareChapter 34: Endocrine CareChapter 35: Gastrointestinal CareChapter 36: General CareChapter 37: Renal/Genitourinary CareChapter 38: Gynecologic and Reproductive CareChapter 39: Obstetric CareChapter 40: Ophthalmologic CareChapter 41: Oral/Maxillofacial/Dental CareChapter 42: Orthopedic CareChapter 43: Otorhinolaryngologic CareChapter 44: Peripheral Vascular CareChapter 45: Plastic and Reconstructive CareChapter 46: Podiatric CareChapter 47: Trauma CareChapter 48: Bariatric CareChapter 49: Special ProceduresSection 7 - Ambulatory Surgical Nursing CompetenciesChapter 50: Immediate Postoperative Assessment & Postanesthesia Assessment Phase IIChapter 51: Patient Discharge Education in Phase II SettingChapter 52: Discharge Planning: Extended Observation, Home and Follow-up CareAppendix A: Certification of Perianesthesia Nurses: The CPAN® & CAPA® Certification Programs Appendix B: Test Taking Strategies

• ISBN: 978-1-4160-5193-0
• Editorial: Saunders
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 1488
• Fecha Publicación: 10/12/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés