Rev. ed. of: Essentials of perioperative nursing / Cynthia Spry. 4th ed. c2009.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to perioperative nursing -- Preparing the patient for surgery -- Prevention of infection; preparation of instruments and items used in surgery : sterilization and disinfection -- Prevention of infection; preparation of instruments and items used in surgery : cleaning, packaging, and storage -- Prevention of infection; aseptic practices : attire, scrubbing, gowning, gloving, draping, prepping, creating, and maintaining a sterile field, or environment, and sanitation -- Prevention of injury; positioning the patient for surgery -- Prevention of retained surgical items -- Prevention of injury; hemostasis, tourniquet, and electrosurgical equipment -- Prevention of injury; use and care of basic surgical instrumentation -- Prevention of injury; wound management -- Prevention of injury; anesthesia and medication safety -- Workplace safety.

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