PeriAnesthesia Nursing Core Curriculum: Preprocedure, Phase I and Phase II PACU Nursing

Prepare to succeed on the CPAN® and CAPA® exams with this authoritative guide from ASPAN! PeriAnesthesia Nursing Core Curriculum, 3rd Edition is a comprehensive reference that helps you care for patients before and after anesthesia in all types of settings. There’s no other review like it. Coverage of the full scope of perianesthesia nursing makes it an ideal resource for both in-hospital and ambulatory care. And to keep you current, this edition also describes the newest advances in interventional radiology, robotics, and endoscopy procedures. Written by the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses and edited by respected perianesthesia nurses Lois Schick and Pam Windle, this book will help you develop the skills and expertise you need to excel on your certification exam and in practice.

  • Authoritative ASPAN authors cover the core content necessary to demonstrate competency as a perianesthesia nurse, including ASPAN’s full scope of practice for the CPAN® and CAPA® certifications.
  • Six sections cover required competencies in these key areas of perianesthesia nursing: professional issues, preoperative assessment, patient care across the life span, perianesthesia, body systems, and education and discharge.
  • Easy-to-use outline format provides a quick review of the fundamentals and standards of practice for patient assessment and care.
  • Objectives at the beginning of each chapter help you focus on and learn key content.
  • Numerous boxes, tables, and illustrations highlight important information and make the book a valuable reference.
  • Preoperative Assessment Competencies section addresses all aspects of the complete assessment of the patient and family, including areas such as transcultural nursing and alternative therapies as well as the mentally and physically challenged patient.
  • Life Span Considerations section prepares you for the care of patients of all ages with chapters on pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
  • Useful appendixes cover the CPAN and CAPA certification programs and provide test-taking strategies, helping you to prepare for and pass your exam.
  • A bibliography at the end of every chapter lists additional research resources.
  • NEW content covers interventional radiology, robotics, endoscopy procedures, and the latest technology as it impacts perianesthesia nurses.
  • NEW! Streamlined chapters provide a more concise book.
  • UPDATED Professional Competencies section includes the latest safety, regulatory, and healthcare policies.
  • UPDATED Education and Discharge Competencies section addresses the changes in ambulatory settings and patient discharges.
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PeriAnesthesia Nursing Core Curriculum: Preprocedure, Phase I and Phase II PACU Nursing

Prepare to succeed on the CPAN® and CAPA® exams with this authoritative guide from ASPAN! PeriAnesthesia Nursing Core Curriculum, 3rd Edition is a comprehensive reference that helps you care for patients before and after anesthesia in all types of settings. There’s no other review like it. Coverage of the full scope of perianesthesia nursing makes it an ideal resource for both in-hospital and ambulatory care. And to keep you current, this edition also describes the newest advances in interventional radiology, robotics, and endoscopy procedures. Written by the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses and edited by respected perianesthesia nurses Lois Schick and Pam Windle, this book will help you develop the skills and expertise you need to excel on your certification exam and in practice.

  • Authoritative ASPAN authors cover the core content necessary to demonstrate competency as a perianesthesia nurse, including ASPAN’s full scope of practice for the CPAN® and CAPA® certifications.
  • Six sections cover required competencies in these key areas of perianesthesia nursing: professional issues, preoperative assessment, patient care across the life span, perianesthesia, body systems, and education and discharge.
  • Easy-to-use outline format provides a quick review of the fundamentals and standards of practice for patient assessment and care.
  • Objectives at the beginning of each chapter help you focus on and learn key content.
  • Numerous boxes, tables, and illustrations highlight important information and make the book a valuable reference.
  • Preoperative Assessment Competencies section addresses all aspects of the complete assessment of the patient and family, including areas such as transcultural nursing and alternative therapies as well as the mentally and physically challenged patient.
  • Life Span Considerations section prepares you for the care of patients of all ages with chapters on pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
  • Useful appendixes cover the CPAN and CAPA certification programs and provide test-taking strategies, helping you to prepare for and pass your exam.
  • A bibliography at the end of every chapter lists additional research resources.
  • NEW content covers interventional radiology, robotics, endoscopy procedures, and the latest technology as it impacts perianesthesia nurses.
  • NEW! Streamlined chapters provide a more concise book.
  • UPDATED Professional Competencies section includes the latest safety, regulatory, and healthcare policies.
  • UPDATED Education and Discharge Competencies section addresses the changes in ambulatory settings and patient discharges.
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PeriAnesthesia Nursing Core Curriculum: Preprocedure, Phase I and Phase II PACU Nursing

PeriAnesthesia Nursing Core Curriculum: Preprocedure, Phase I and Phase II PACU Nursing

PeriAnesthesia Nursing Core Curriculum: Preprocedure, Phase I and Phase II PACU Nursing

PeriAnesthesia Nursing Core Curriculum: Preprocedure, Phase I and Phase II PACU Nursing

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Prepare to succeed on the CPAN® and CAPA® exams with this authoritative guide from ASPAN! PeriAnesthesia Nursing Core Curriculum, 3rd Edition is a comprehensive reference that helps you care for patients before and after anesthesia in all types of settings. There’s no other review like it. Coverage of the full scope of perianesthesia nursing makes it an ideal resource for both in-hospital and ambulatory care. And to keep you current, this edition also describes the newest advances in interventional radiology, robotics, and endoscopy procedures. Written by the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses and edited by respected perianesthesia nurses Lois Schick and Pam Windle, this book will help you develop the skills and expertise you need to excel on your certification exam and in practice.

  • Authoritative ASPAN authors cover the core content necessary to demonstrate competency as a perianesthesia nurse, including ASPAN’s full scope of practice for the CPAN® and CAPA® certifications.
  • Six sections cover required competencies in these key areas of perianesthesia nursing: professional issues, preoperative assessment, patient care across the life span, perianesthesia, body systems, and education and discharge.
  • Easy-to-use outline format provides a quick review of the fundamentals and standards of practice for patient assessment and care.
  • Objectives at the beginning of each chapter help you focus on and learn key content.
  • Numerous boxes, tables, and illustrations highlight important information and make the book a valuable reference.
  • Preoperative Assessment Competencies section addresses all aspects of the complete assessment of the patient and family, including areas such as transcultural nursing and alternative therapies as well as the mentally and physically challenged patient.
  • Life Span Considerations section prepares you for the care of patients of all ages with chapters on pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
  • Useful appendixes cover the CPAN and CAPA certification programs and provide test-taking strategies, helping you to prepare for and pass your exam.
  • A bibliography at the end of every chapter lists additional research resources.
  • NEW content covers interventional radiology, robotics, endoscopy procedures, and the latest technology as it impacts perianesthesia nurses.
  • NEW! Streamlined chapters provide a more concise book.
  • UPDATED Professional Competencies section includes the latest safety, regulatory, and healthcare policies.
  • UPDATED Education and Discharge Competencies section addresses the changes in ambulatory settings and patient discharges.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781455710591
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date: 11/27/2009
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 1488
File size: 16 MB
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About the Author

Perianesthesia Nursing Consultant, Lakewood, CO

Table of 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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