The Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Author | : Cecil B. Drain |
Publisher | : Saunders |
Total Pages | : 648 |
Release | : 1994 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015032153135 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book The Post Anesthesia Care Unit written by Cecil B. Drain and published by Saunders. This book was released on 1994 with total page 648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Formerly titled THE RECOVERY ROOM, the 3rd Edition of this highly regarded work offers a strong, in-depth clinical focus. Research and documentation including physiologic, pharmacologic and psychosocial considerations have been incorporated into this edition. Discussion of the various types of anesthetic agents includes the physiology of action and the appropriate nursing interventions to be anticipated in the PACU. Addresses basic principles of pharmacology, monitoring modalities in the PACU, and postoperative care for pediatric, cardiac, trauma, AIDS, and hypothermia patients.