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Main description:
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 makes PeriAnesthesia Nursing Core Curriculum, 2nd Edition 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.
Contents:
Section 1 - Professional Competencies
Chapter 1: Evolution of Peranesthesia Care
Chapter 2: Standards for Ethical Practice
Chapter 3: Patient and Family Education
Chapter 4: Research and Evidence-Based Practice
Chapter 5: Legal Issues
Section 2 - Environment of Care
Chapter 6: Practice Settings, Policies and Procedures
Chapter 7: Regulatory Agencies and Accreditation
Chapter 8: Safety
Chapter 9: Continuous Quality Improvement
Section 3 - Life Span Considerations
Chapter 10: Human Growth and Development
Chapter 11: The Pediatric Patient
Chapter 12: The Adolescent Patient
Chapter 13: The Adult Patient
Chapter 14: The Geriatric Patient
Section 4 - Competency of Preoperative Assessment
Chapter 15: Preoperative Assessment Programs
Chapter 16: History and Physical Examinations
Chapter 17: Preexisting Medical Conditions
Chapter 18: Complementary and Alternative Therapies
Chapter 19: The Mentally and Physically Challenged Patient
Chapter 20: Transcultural Nursing
Section 5 - Core Competencies of PACU Nursing
Chapter 21: Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Balance
Chapter 22: Anesthetic Agents and Adjuncts
Chapter 23: Moderate Sedation/Analgesia
Chapter 24: Thermoregulation
Chapter 25: Postoperative and Postdischarge Nausea and Vomiting NEW!
Chapter 26: Pain and Comfort Management
Chapter 27: Hemodynamic Monitoring
Chapter 28: Perianesthesia Complications
Chapter 29: Hematologic Care
Chapter 30: PACU Phase I Discharge Criteria
Section 6 - Surgical Specialties
Chapter 31: Respiratory Care
Chapter 32: Cardiovascular Care
Chapter 33: Neurologic Care
Chapter 34: Endocrine Care
Chapter 35: Gastrointestinal Care
Chapter 36: General Care
Chapter 37: Renal/Genitourinary Care
Chapter 38: Gynecologic and Reproductive Care
Chapter 39: Obstetric Care
Chapter 40: Ophthalmologic Care
Chapter 41: Oral/Maxillofacial/Dental Care
Chapter 42: Orthopedic Care
Chapter 43: Otorhinolaryngologic Care
Chapter 44: Peripheral Vascular Care
Chapter 45: Plastic and Reconstructive Care
Chapter 46: Podiatric Care
Chapter 47: Trauma Care
Chapter 48: Bariatric Care NEW!
Chapter 49: Special Procedures
Section 7 - Ambulatory Surgical Nursing Competencies
Chapter 50: Immediate Postoperative Assessment and Postanesthesia Assessment Phase II
Chapter 51: Patient Discharge Education in Phase II Setting
Chapter 52: Discharge Planning: Extended Observation, Home and Follow-up Care
Appendix A: Certification of Perianesthesia Nurses: The CPAN and CAPA Certification Programs
Appendix B: Test Taking Strategies
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