Assisting the Anaesthetist

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N.S. Morton (Consultant in Paediatric Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Consultant in Paediatric Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Glasgow)

Assisting the Anaesthetist

N.S. Morton (Consultant in Paediatric Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Consultant in Paediatric Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Glasgow)

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Oxford University Press
10 July 1997

Anaesthetics; Accident & emergency medicine; Accident & emergency nursing; Intensive care nursing

This manual describes in simple language the clinical and technical skills of an anaesthetic assistant. The key learning points are highlighted, and a comprehensive up-to-date reading list is included to guide the trainee to areas of further reading.

Edited by: N.S. Morton (Consultant in Paediatric Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Consultant in Paediatric Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Royal Hospital for Sick Children Glasgow)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 384g
ISBN: 9780192624437
ISBN 10: 0192624431
Pages: 264
Publication Date: 10 July 1997
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Section 1 - Preparation for Anaesthesia and Surgery a) Preparation of the patient and preoperative checks b) Preparation of the workplace and equipment Section 2 - Induction of Anaesthesia a) Induction of general anaesthesia b) Induction of regional anaesthesia Section 3 - Maintenance of Anaesthesia and Monitoring a) Maintenance and monitoring of the airway and the adequacy of ventilation b) Maintenance and monitoring of the circulation c) Maintenance and monitoring of the adequacy of anaesthesia d) Maintenance and monitoring of the adequacy of muscle relaxation e) Safety in the anaesthetic room and theatre Section 4 - Emergencies a) Airway b) Breathing c) Circulation d) Drugs e) Equipment f) Fluids Section 5 - Recovery and postoperative care a) Equipping and staffing the recovery room b) Monitoring the recovering patient c) Diagnosis and management of early postoperative problems d) Prevention and control of pain e) Preparation for return to the ward Section 6 - Anaesthesia for specialty surgery a) Thoracic, cardiac, and vascular surgery b) Head and neck surgery c) Plastic surgery d) Maxillofacial surgery e) Dental surgery f) Ear, nose, and throat surgery g) Eye surgery h) Neurosurgery i) Assistance in maternity hospitals j) Paediatric surgery