<p>This well-organized clinical reference contains fully updated information on common diseases, the latest diagnostic and surgical procedures, and common drugs ― all in a format that fits neatly in the reader's pocket. Nurse anesthetists can reference this handbook daily for fast guidance on case management, disease processes, and anesthetic care for a variety of surgical procedures.</p>
<ul>
<li>Includes the most up-to-date knowledge and information for practicing nurse anesthetists and students </li>
<li>Organized into three major content areas that clinical practitioners most often reference, Common Diseases, Surgical Procedures, and Drugs </li>
<li>Consistent format presentation of the most common diseases encountered in surgical patients including definition, incidence and prevalence, etiology, laboratory results, clinical manifestations, treatment, anesthetic considerations, and prognosis </li>
<li>Each surgical procedure is introduced with a brief description followed by preoperative assessments including health history, physical assessment and patient preparation, then anesthetic technique, perioperative management and postoperative implications </li>
<li>Drugs are listed by generic names and include trade names and indications, anesthetic considerations, pharmacokinetics, dosages, and adverse effects</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Updated information on the JCAHO Standards for Monitoring &amp; Administering Moderate Sedation/Analgesia </li>
<li>Expanded coverage on alternative and complementary therapies, and important considerations and interactions with anesthetic agents </li>
<li>Quick reviews of the latest surgical procedures include protocols for new laproscopic and laser surgeries </li>
<li>The most current information related to disease processes, anesthetic care considerations, and case management for a variety of surgical procedures </li>
</ul>

Handbook of Nurse Anesthesia

Medical Books

John Nagelhout

Karen Zaglaniczny

Nursing

Saunders

<p>Written by and for nurse anesthetists, the 3rd edition of this popular and comprehensive text continues to focus on the application of sound scientific principles to modern clinical anesthesia practice for all types of surgical procedures and patient populations encountered by anesthesia providers. It also includes an overview of basic science, such as anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and pathophysiology, while providing current information on current issues such as interventional radiology and patient safety.</p>
<ul>
<li>The most comprehensive resource of knowledge and information for current anesthesia practitioners and students </li>
<li>Written by expert CRNAs for CRNAs providing the most up-to-date clinical information </li>
<li>Applies sound scientific principles to modern clinical anesthesia practice for all types of surgical procedures and patient populations encountered daily by anesthesia providers </li>
<li>Incorporates the latest specifics of pharmacokinetics, drug delivery systems, opiate antagonists, and key induction drugs</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Updated information on the JCAHO Standards for Monitoring &amp; Administering Moderate Sedation/Analgesia </li>
<li>Expanded coverage on alternative and complementary therapies, and important considerations and interactions with anesthetic agents </li>
<li>Updated information on patient safety and monitoring and pharmacology </li>
<li>New chapter on Anesthesia for Therapeutic and Diagnostic Procedures which provides up-to-date information on interventional radiology </li>
<li>Quick reviews of the latest surgical procedures include protocols for new laproscopic and laser surgeries </li>
<li>Appendices provide new information on fluid management and latex allergy</li>
</ul>

Nurse Anesthesia

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Handbook of Nurse Anesthesia

Nurse Anesthesia