Fundamentals of Operating Department Practice, 2nd Edition

A thoroughly revised second edition providing the knowledge and evidence-base needed for the perioperative practitioner, clarifying the underlying principles needed for an understanding of anaesthetic, surgical, and recovery practice. This book defines the level of knowledge required for perioperative practitioners and provides a comprehensive reference to the principles and practice of modern operating department practice. Featuring a diverse range of topics, it offers a multidisciplinary overview of new techniques and technologies, changes in medico-legal requirements, changes to professional accountability, and requirements for continuous professional development. Twelve new chapters cover healthcare ethics and professional regulation, health and safety, infection prevention and control, basic patient monitoring, human factors, and perioperative care of the paediatric patient. Incorporating a new focus on the provision of evidence-based practice and holistic care in all areas of perioperative care, this invaluable book is essential reading for anyone working in this sector, in both education and practice.

• Provides an evidence-based introduction to operating department practice, covering a broad range of perioperative topics for both learners and health care professionals in the perioperative setting.
• Contributors from a variety of professional backgrounds including allied health, nursing, medicine, and advanced practice offer a broad range of clinical and educational expertise and experience
• All topics are covered at an introductory level for learners, avoiding the necessity to have prior specialised knowledge, but are also discussed in enough depth to benefit health care professionals seeking to ensure that their practice is informed and up-to-date.

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