Surgical Procedures And Anesthetic Implications

Surgical Procedures and Anesthetic Implications: A Handbook for Nurse Anesthesia Practice is the ultimate reference for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) students. The first text of its kind, it examines the practical aspects of every possible type of surgery, from orthopedic to plastic surgery to abdominal/gastrointestinal surgery. In addition, the author includes invaluable OR Pearls and devotes an entire chapter to each type of surgery. Surgical Procedures and Anesthetic Implications: A Handbook for Nurse Anesthesia Practice also includes safety concerns, positioning and patient effect, techniques, special drugs in anesthesia, abbreviations, and a Spanish/English anesthesia translator.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent Anesthesia go-to Guide!

By Carole Worthington - July 9, 2011

This book combines material from several of my reference books (SRNA), in a quick, easy-to-read way. On numerous cases I have researched patients surgeries as well as their co-morbidities, and then used Surgical Procedures and Anesthetic Implications, only to find the same information in a shorter period of time. The information is more concise with much greater ease of reading. The information is not in textbook form, but in user-friendly form, with all the pertinent information in one place.

Reading through the material is both interesting and easy to reference. I have yet to find a surgery that is not covered. Every aspect of the needs for the patient, from fluids, monitors, anesthetic, as well as special considerations and information about the procedure are all there. The "Pearls" are a bonus, with things to remember, avoid, and key points.

I highly recommend this book to students and know I will continue to utilize it in my practice.

A must have!!!

By Jennifer Gleason - February 21, 2012

This book is a must have for all SRNA's and CRNA's!! This is what I turn to every night to review important information for my next days case. We have been missing a book that is easy to read and understand for surgical procedures. We finally have it! The book is broken down into chapters for each type of case (neuro surgery, craniofacial surgery, breast surgery, etc)and even has a section on positioning concerns, special techniques, jet ventilation, evoked potentials, double lumen ETT, etc. It's truly an asset to the anesthesia profession!!

Excellent, quick reference

By Kathryn S Claggett - February 17, 2012

This is a great reference for an anesthesia provider. When it's been a while since I've done a type of case, I flip this book open and there is everything I need to know. From doing gallbladders to neuro to hearts, this book has always helped me. The section with pre-calculated drips was a blessing during my heart rotation. I see this book being very helpful to me when I'm preparing to take boards. Only wish there were a smaller size....but even though the book is a little big, I still carry it in the OR with me! Love it!