Written by the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN), this all-in-one reference includes the vital information needed to succeed on the CAPA and CPAN certification exams and excel in practice. Includes new chapters on bariatric care and and newest guidelines.

- NEW and EXPANDED! Updated content covers the latest evidence and standards, including new sedation and pain guidelines, new information on older patients, implications of new surgical techniques, and more bariatric implications. - NEW and UPDATED! New illustrations and thoroughly updated references throughout.

The most current information on the post-anesthetic and post-surgical care of PACU/ASU patients has been revised and updated by respected clinical experts. Chapter objectives, an outline format, and review questions with answers all make the information easy to master.

Core Concepts Perianesthesia Organization and Administration Preanesthesia Care and Preparation of the Patient and Family Phase I and Phase II Recovery Airway Issues Pain Management Postoperative and Postdischarge Nausea and Vomiting Thermoregulation Issues Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalance Integumentary Issue Infection Prevention Strategies Population Specific Principles of Anesthesia Bariatric Patients Patients with Chronic Diseases Critically Ill Patients Extended Care/Observation Care Patients Geriatric Patients Trauma Patients Patients with Mental Health Considerations Families of Perianesthesia Patients Pediatric Patients Pregnant Patients Surgery Specific Abdominal Cardiac Surgery Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Dental and Oral Maxillofacial Surgery The Endocrine System ENT Surgery Genitourinary Surgery Gynecologic & Obstetric Neurosurgical Surgical Oncology Ophthalmic Orthopedic Surgery Thoracic Liver and Kidney Transplantation Vascular Surgery Cardiovascular Interventional Endoscopic/Laparoscopic/Minimally Invasive Procedures.

Formerly titled THE RECOVERY ROOM, the 3rd Edition of this highly regarded work offers a strong, in-depth clinical focus. Research and documentation including physiologic, pharmacologic and psychosocial considerations have been incorporated into this edition. Discussion of the various types of anesthetic agents includes the physiology of action and the appropriate nursing interventions to be anticipated in the PACU. Addresses basic principles of pharmacology, monitoring modalities in the PACU, and postoperative care for pediatric, cardiac, trauma, AIDS, and hypothermia patients.

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Prepare to succeed on the CPAN® and CAPA® exams with this authoritative guide from ASPAN! PeriAnesthesia Nursing Core Curriculum, 4th Edition is a comprehensive reference that helps you care for patients before and after anesthesia in all types of settings. Coverage of the full scope of perianesthesia nursing makes it an ideal resource for both inpatient and outpatient care. To keep you current on the many facets of perianesthesia, this edition also describes the newest advances in interventional radiology, robotics, and endoscopy procedures. Written by the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) and edited by respected perianesthesia nurses Lois Schick and Pam Windle, this book will help you build the skills and expertise you need to excel on your certification exam and in practice. - Perianesthesia Complications chapter now appears after the System Competencies section to quickly display complications for all system competencies in one spot to help you find this vital information easily. - System Competencies chapters have been updated to focus on specific, non-redundant topics to help you grasp key points right away. - UPDATED! Certification of Perianesthesia Nurses and Testing Concepts and Strategies appendicies provide helpful tools for CPAN® or CAPA® certification to assist you to prepare for these exams. - This authoritative guide written by ASPAN covers the full scope of perianesthesia practice to help you prepare to succeed in practice and on the CPAN® and CAPA® exams. - Easy-to-use outline format serves as a quick review and reference. - Objectives at the beginning of each chapter focus on key content to allow you to use the book more effectively. - Plentiful boxes, tables and illustrations highlight important references to ensure you get the most out of the book's mutifaceted topics. - A bibliography at the end of every chapter provides additional resources to make it easy for you to research at an in-depth level. - NEW! Two-color and two-column design arranges information logically to help you quickly find key information. - NEW! Content on enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS), gender diversity, DNR/DNAR/DNI, and the drug Bridion® (sugammadex) showcases a wide variety of important topics to help you gain a deep understanding of the spectrum of perianesthesia. - NEW! Updated content reflects changes in the ASPAN Core Curriculum as well as CPAN® and CAPA® testing to ensure you stay current in perianesthesia in the classroom and in clinicals.

This textbook provides an overview of pain management useful to specialists as well as non-specialists, surgeons, and nursing staff.

Leading ambulatory surgical nurses offer the basic content needed to prepare for the CAPA certification exam. A user-friendly outline and question-and-answer format make review easier. Question-and-answer sections at the end of each chapter include rationales and aid in immediate self-assessment and review. Includes a chapter on each type of surgical specialtydental/oral surgery, neurosurgery, ophthalmic surgery, cardiac surgery, gynecologic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, and more. Contains individual chapters on home support after surgery, anesthetic agents commonly used in the outpatient setting, transcultural issues in nursing, and test-taking techniques. Offers a unit on the life span, with a summary chapter on growth and development, and individual chapters on different phases of the life span. Presents a comprehensive unit on how to manage an ambulatory surgical center, with coverage of relevant policies and procedures, personnel issues, team building, and conflict management. Features a question-and-answer section at the end of each chapter to aid in immediate self-assessment and review.

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