This new edition provides a clear and straightforward introduction to the scientific principles and clinical practice of working in an operating department. The book covers the basic sciences, physics, and electronics as well as clinical practice in anaesthesia, recovery, and surgery. The book also includes coverage of acid-base and electrolyte balance, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and the management of chronic pain.

Key Features

New chapters covering information on research, statistics, audit, and computers.

Self-assessment questions and answers in a section at the end of the book.

An appendix listing abbreviations and SI units, tables of drug dosages, and recommendations from various working parties.

Features a glossary of difficult and technical terms.

Plentiful line diagrams and drawings throughout the text.

Author Information

By Bakul Kumar, MBBS, DA, FFARCSI, Consultant in Anaesthesia and Pain Management and Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer in Anaesthesia City Hospital NHS Trust, Birmingham

More Information
ISBN Number	9780443055737
Main Author	By Bakul Kumar, MBBS, DA, FFARCSI
Copyright Year	1998
Edition Number	2
Format	Book
Trim	Other
Illustrations	131 ills.
Imprint	Churchill Livingstone
Page Count	328
Publication Date	5 Nov 1997
Stock Status	IN STOCK - This may take up to 5 business days to ship

Anatomy and Physiology. Pharmacology. Microbiology. Physics and Electronics. Patient Care and Theatre Techniques. Anaesthesia. Surgery. Recovery and Intensive Care. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. Acid-Base and Electrolyte Balance. Management of Chronic Pain. Nursing Research and Statistics. Audit and Computers. Appendix. Self-Assessment Questions. Answers to Self-Assessment Questions. Glossary. Index.

Working in the Operating Theater, 2nd Edition

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