Pocket Guide to the Operating Room (Pocket Guide to Operating Room) [Paperback]

Maxine Goldman (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0803612265 | ISBN-13: 978-0803612266 | Publication Date: November 30, 2007 | Edition: 3

The third edition is an invaluable reference book for the novice perioperative nurse or surgical technologist. For someone studying for the CNOR, this is a tremendous resource book and study guide. -- The AORN Journal, December 2008 This pocket guide presents more than 500 surgical procedures! State-of-the-art revisions familiarize the reader with new standards of excellence for care of the surgical patient in the perioperative environment. For each procedure, you ll find a definition discussion description of the surgery preparation of the patient skin preparation draping technique instrumentation supplies and special notes pertinent to that surgery. Comprehensive patient care is addressed, including psychological care of the patient in surgery safety measures for the patient and perioperative personnel the written record of intra-, pre- and postoperative care The Joint Commission s Universal Protocol and AORN s standards and recommended practices, (including correct site and laterality considerations). Its in-depth coverage also encompasses charting as a legal document patient teaching detailed surgical patient positioning with drawings anesthesia and anesthetic agents laser application robotics endoscopy (including laparoscopic, hysteroscopic, thoracoscopic, and arthroscopic procedures) microsurgery (including microendoscopy and microneuroendoscopy) harmonic scalpel argon beam coagulator special considerations for the pediatric patient in surgery, (including anesthesia modifications and surgical procedures).

Product Details

• Paperback: 1216 pages
• Publisher: F.A. Davis Company; 3 edition (November 30, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0803612265
• ISBN-13: 978-0803612266
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 4.5 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #25,083 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #3 in Books > Medical Books > Nursing > Anesthesia
  • #51 in Books > Medical Books > Medicine > Surgery

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66 of 68 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A very helpful guide at work, June 25, 2000

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Janine Johnson (Chesterfield, MO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pocket Guide to the Operating Room (Pocket Guide to Operating Room) (Paperback)

I have never written a review on a textbook. However, I borrowed this book from a co-worker numerous times and found it to be incredibly helpful. I am a Registered Nurse whom is in a training program in the Operating Room. This book gives me a basic understanding of the proceedure to be performed and much anticipatory guidance. When dealing with a trauma or emergency surgery, I don't have time to go to the psuedo-classroom to research the operation. This book fits right into my scrub's pocket. It is brief, concise and to the point. Sure Gray's Anatomy is the most detailed and reliable source for any nurse, but who has the time and patience when you are in a hurry? I not only reccomend this book for Nurses in training, but also to seasoned Nurses who may be thrown a curve ball in the middle of the night.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book!!!, June 26, 2006

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Christine Sammi Thomas "CST" (NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pocket Guide to the Operating Room (Pocket Guide to Operating Room) (Paperback)

This book is excellent for all the new surgical technologists and ST students out there! This book lays it down in simple, almost layman-like terms but is very thorough. Everythng you need to prepare for a case you have never done is in this book. I cannot say enough about how greatly helpful this book is! It has gotten me through alot of stressful situations! If you read this book the night before or right before a case the MD will think you are the greatest thing since sliced bread because it really tells you EVERYTHING you need to know! I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend buying this book. It makes your job SO much easier!!!

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "Must-Have" book for new OR nurses, August 12, 2005

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Timothy Ray Neagles "OR Nurse" (Russellville, AR United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pocket Guide to the Operating Room (Pocket Guide to Operating Room) (Paperback)

This book is wonderful! I have used it over and over again! I bring it home with me at night to review what my cases will be for the following day, and then, because the book is small enough I can take it along with me as a back-up! It gives sections on prepping as well as equipment needs, positioning, and what to expect during the surgery! It definitely is a "Must-Have" book for the OR nurse!