Core Topics in Operating Department Practice
Anaesthesia and Critical Care

Concise yet comprehensive guide to study and practice for all operating department healthcare staff.

Brian Smith (Edited by), Paul Rawling (Edited by), Paul Wicker (Edited by), Chris Jones (Edited by)

9780521694230, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 15 March 2007

228 pages, 69 b/w illus.
24.6 x 18.9 x 1.2 cm, 0.42 kg

This text is a valuable resource for registered nurses working in this area. … The text is easy to understand and bold paragraphs headings facilitate the search for relevant information. … The chapters dealing with ECGs, information pumps, blood gas analysis and mechanical ventilation extremely useful, especially for practitioners working in post-operative recovery areas. … As roles have changed to meet the demands of the modern health service, so this text provides the essential background to enable practitioners to continue to fulfil the requirements of governance and safe practice.' Nursing Standard

Recent changes in medical roles and responsibilities have raised the profile of Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs). The level of knowledge is vast, and exams must be taken working towards statutory registration. This is the first in a series of three books providing comprehensive information for healthcare staff working in the operating department. Topics covered include anaesthesia, critical care, post-interventional care, enhancing care delivery, professional practice, leadership and resource management. The clear and concise format is ideally suited to study, qualification and for continued reference during practice. Written by specialists with a wealth of knowledge and experience, and incorporating problem-based learning using case studies, this book will be essential reading for ODPs and theatre nurses throughout the UK, in Australia where the same structures have been adopted, and worldwide for all professionals working in operating departments.

1. Introduction: Anaesthetic practice Brian Smith
2. Risk assessment Toni Bewley
3. Clinical approach to ECG Chris Jones
4. Auditing cricoid pressure Cheryl Conroy
5. Breathing systems Norman Wright
6. ET tube pilot cuff deflation Martin Maguire
7. Preventing awareness - bispectral index Paul Rawling
8. Aspects of perioperative neuroscience practice Margaret Woods
9. Resuscitation in contemporary practice Robert Campbell
10. IV versus inhalation anaesthesia Teresa Hardcastle
11. Managing difficult intubations Michael Sewell
12. Obstetric anaesthesia Thomas Williams
13. Understanding blood gases Helen McNeill
14. TIVA and infusion pumps Kevin Henshaw
15. ECT - anaesthesia Mark Bottell
16. Mechanical ventilation of the patient Jill Nolan
17. Perioperative MI Marie Parsonage
18. Developing a portfolio Gill Hall
19. Being an accountable registered practitioner Stephen Wordsworth.

Subject Areas: Surgical nursing [MQCL6], Nursing & ancillary services [MQ], Surgery [MN], Anaesthetics [MMB]