Operating Department Practice A-Z

Provides descriptions of a broad range of surgical and medical procedures for operating department practitioners.

Tom Williams (Author), Brian Smith (Author)

9780521710213, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 20 March 2008

428 pages, 20 b/w illus.
22.9 x 15.2 x 2.2 cm, 0.57 kg

Review of the first edition: '… the book has a user-friendly format to allow rapid access to information. It is an essential purchase for ODPs, as well as being a handy quick reference for medical students and a useful information source for recovery/theatre nurses.' The Operating Theatre Journal

The role of the operating department practitioner has evolved considerably in recent years, and both trainee and practising ODPs need a practical, up-to-date resource on terminology and current practice. Each entry in the second edition of Operating Department Practice A-Z has been fully updated and contains both a short definition and a more detailed description of the term or procedure, with supporting information to give the reader a deeper understanding of the field. In addition, the book contains useful appendices on medical terminology and abbreviations, normal values, medical and scientific symbols, and a list of useful websites for further reference. Written by two of the UK's most experienced Operating Department Practice lecturers, Operating Department Practice A-Z, second edition provides practical, concise information for all peri-operative staff members.

Preface
Acknowledgements
Foreword A. A. Gilbertson
1. Abbreviations
2. Medical terms
3. A-Z
Appendix 1. Signs and symbols
Appendix 2. Normal values
Appendix 3. Assessment and classification systems
Appendix 4. Useful websites
Appendix 5. Professional bodies and organizations.

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