Operating Theatre Techniques (eBook)

Jacqueline Willingham (Autor)

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2014 | 2. Auflage
96 Seiten
Elsevier Science (Verlag)
978-1-4831-8305-3 (ISBN)

Infos

Operating Theatre Techniques describes the principles and techniques of operating theater nursing that correlate with different teaching programs and varied practices. The subject is treated from a nurse's view of the theater situation and of the job she has to perform. Personal attitude is discussed rather than assumed, since it is a big factor in teamwork and in respect for technique. The book can be adapted to any institution, regardless of bed capacity, location, available funds, diseases treated, and theater staff. Comprised of 21 chapters, this book begins with an overview of the surgical team and the responsibility of each member with respect to patient care. The responsibility of the entire surgical team in preventing infections from occurring in the operating theater is then discussed, along with the hazards and some of the rules observed in hospital theaters to prevent them. Subsequent chapters focus on the importance of a nurse's personal attitude; the equipment used in an operating theater, including glassware; drugs and solutions used in the operating theater; and some important principles involved in the use of linen in the operating theater. The nurse's responsibility to the anesthetist is also described. The final chapter is a list of terms used in surgery. This monograph is intended for nurses who want to gain basic knowledge in operating theater work, thereby increasing their value as members of the surgical team.

Inhalt

Front Cover 1
Operating Theatre 
2 
Copyright Page 3
Table of Contents 6
Preface 4
Chapter 1. 
8 
Chapter 2. 
10 
Chapter 3. 
13 
a. Prevention of Explosions and Fire 13
b. Radiation Hazards 14
Chapter 4. 
15 
Personal Appearance 15
Consideration of Others 15
Cooperation 15
Professional Conduct 16
Emotions and Personalities 17
Attitude Toward Responsibility 18
Conscience Toward Technique 18
Interest in Work 20
Economical Use of Hospital Equipment 22
Chapter 5. 
23 
Disposable Equipment 24
Chapter 6. 
25 
Proper Care of Rubber Goods 25
Correct Use of Rubber Goods 26
Storage of Rubber Goods 27
Chapter 7. 
28 
Inspection of Item 28
Care of Glassware 29
Sterilization of Glassware 30
Storage of Glassware 30
Chapter 8. 
32 
Disinfecting Solutions 32
Skin Preparation Solution 33
Emergency Stimulants 34
Drugs for Specific Surgical Procedures 35
Basic Considerations 36
Chapter 9. 
38 
Sterile Supplies for Operative Case 38
Basic Considerations 38
Chapter 10. 
41 
Selecting Instruments for Operative Procedure 41
Purpose of Instruments 41
Number of Instruments 43
Passing Instruments at the Operative Field 43
Pass Proper Instruments at Proper Time 45
Care and Storage of Instruments 46
Chapter 11. 
48 
How easily can these harmful organisms be destroyed? 48
What methods are available 48
Practical application of these methods 49
Chemical Agents 52
Solutions 52
Gases 53
Chapter 12. 
55 
Identifying Suture Material 55
Classification of Suture Material 56
Size and Tensile Strength of Suture Material 56
Available Suture Material 56
Commonly Used Suture Materials 57
Sterilization of Suture Material 57
Storage of Suture Materials 59
Basic Considerations 59
Chapter 13. 
61 
The Eye 61
The Body 62
The Point 62
Use of Needle Holder with Needle 62
Threading a Needle 63
Basic Considerations 64
Care and Storage 65
Chapter 14. 
66 
Know the Anatomy Involved 66
Approach of the Surgeon 67
Approved Technique of Hospital 68
Professional Capabilities of Nurses on Team 69
Know Condition of Patient 69
Emergencies Brought about by Operation 70
Chapter 15. 
71 
Diagnostic Dilatation and Curettage 72
Pyloromyotomy 73
Change of Burn Dressing 74
Chapter 16. 
76 
Rules for Safety 77
Quiet Environment 77
Basic Considerations 78
Know How to Care for Anaesthetic Equipment 79
Definitions 81
Chapter 17. 
82 
Arrival of Patient in Operating Theatre Suite 82
Awaiting Transfer to Specific Operating Theatre 84
Transfer to Specific Operating Theatre 84
Chapter 18. 
86 
Preparing the Theatre 86
Transferring Patient to Theatre Table 87
Placing Patient in Correct Position 88
Comfort 88
Safety 89
Respiratory Freedom 89
Transferring Patient to Post-Anaesthesia Stretcher 90
Chapter 19. 
91 
Prepare the Theatre 91
Towelling Materials 92
Principles of Towelling 92
Chapter 20. 
95 
Chapter 21. 
96 
Prefixes, Suffixes, and Combining Forms 97

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 12.5.2014
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Alternative Heilverfahren
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Lebenshilfe / Lebensführung
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Gesundheitswesen
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Allgemeinmedizin
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Studium
• Themenwelt: Technik ► Bauwesen
• ISBN-10: 1-4831-8305-X / 148318305X
• ISBN-13: 978-1-4831-8305-3 / 9781483183053