Publisher's Synopsis
This book was written for nurses who work in pre-op, PACU, recovery room, and phase 2 recovery. The book contains information on how to care for patients preoperatively and postoperatively, with chapters on surgical specialties. Sections addressing medications, labs, hemodynamics, general nursing care, and legal concerns with a glossary and a list of commonly used abbreviations are included. This is a handy reference guide for on the go questions, a great resource for nurses new to the speciality, and a reference for nurses planning on taking certification exams.
