University of Cebu-Banilad Library

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents: Section one Professional competencies -- 1. Evolution of perianesthesia care -- 2. Standards for ethical practice -- 3. Patient and family education -- 4. Evidence-based practice and nursing research -- 5. Legal issues -- Section two Environment of care -- 6. Practice settings, policies, and procedures -- 7. Regulatory agencies and accreditation -- 8. Safety -- 9. Continuous quality improvement -- Section three Life span considerations -- 10. Human growth and development -- 11. The pediatric patient -- 12. The adolescent patient -- 13. The adult patient -- 14. The geriatric patient -- Section four Competency of preoperative assessment -- 15. Preoperative assessment -- 16. History and physical examination -- 17. Preexisting medical conditions -- 18. Complementary therapies -- 19. The mentally and physically challenged patient -- 20. Transcultural nursing: care of culturally diverse patients -- Section five Core competencies of PACU nursing -- 21. Fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance -- 22. Anesthetic agents and adjuncts -- 23. Moderate sedation/ analgesia -- 24. Thermoregulation -- 25. Postoperative nausea and vomiting -- 26. Pain and comfort management -- 27. Hemodynamic monitoring -- 28. Perianesthesia complications -- 29. Hematological care -- 30. Phase I discharge criteria -- 31. Respiratory care -- 32. Cardiovascular care -- 33. Neurological care -- 34. Endocrine care -- 35. Gastrointestinal care -- 36. General care -- 37. Renal/ Genitourinary care -- 38. Gynecological and reproductive care -- 39. Obstetric care -- 40. Ophthalmological care -- 41. Oral/ maxillofacial/ dental care -- 42. Orthopedic care -- 43. Otorhinolaryngological care -- 44. Peripheral vascular care -- 45. Plastic and reconstructive care -- 46. Podiatric care -- 47. Trauma care -- 48. Bariatric care -- 49. Special procedures -- Section seven Ambulatory surgical nursing competencies -- 50. Immediate postoperative assessment and postanesthesia assessment phase II -- 51. Patient discharge education in the phase II setting -- 52. Discharge plannings: extended observation, home and follow-up care; Includes appendices and index

CD Books P 7646.00