Alexander's Care of the Patient in Surgery
1. Cover image - p. Cover 2. Title page - p. iii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Evolve Student Resources - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. vi 6. Contributors - p. vii 7. Clinical Consultants - p. x 8. Reviewers - p. xi 9. About the Author - p. xiii 10. Preface - p. xv 11. Unit I: Foundations for Practice - p. xvi 12. Chapter 1. Concepts Basic to Perioperative Nursing - p. 1 13. Chapter 2. Patient Safety and Risk Management - p. 16 14. Chapter 3. Workplace Issues and Staff Safety - p. 39 15. Chapter 4. Infection Prevention and Control - p. 53 16. Causes of Infection - p. 53 17. Infection Prevention in the Perioperative Setting - p. 64 18. Aseptic Practices to Prevent Infection - p. 86 19. Critical Thinking Question - p. 100 20. References - p. 100 21. Chapter 5. Anesthesia - p. 103 22. Chapter 6. Positioning the Patient for Surgery - p. 139 23. Chapter 7. Sutures, Sharps, and Instruments - p. 174 24. Chapter 8. Surgical Modalities - p. 199 25. Chapter 9. Wound Healing, Dressings, and Drains - p. 241 26. Chapter 10. Postoperative Patient Care and Pain Management - p. 256 27. Unit II: Surgical Interventions - p. 282 28. Chapter 11. Gastrointestinal Surgery - p. 285 29. Surgical Anatomy - p. 285 30. Perioperative Nursing Considerations - p. 288 31. Surgical Interventions - p. 298 32. Minimally Invasive Surgery: Laparoscopy - p. 303 33. Abdominal Access: Closed Technique - p. 303 34. Abdominal Access: Cutdown or Hasson Technique - p. 304 35. Abdominal Access: Direct Visual Entry - p. 304 36. Single-Incision Laparoscopic Surgery - p. 305 37. Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopy - p. 305 38. Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery - p. 307 39. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - p. 307 40. Surgery of the Esophagus - p. 311 41. Surgery of the Stomach - p. 316 42. Bariatric Surgery - p. 322 43. Surgery of the Small Bowel - p. 325 44. Surgery of the Colon - p. 327 45. Surgery of the Rectum - p. 336 46. Critical Thinking Question - p. 339 47. References - p. 339 48. Chapter 12. Surgery of the Biliary Tract, Pancreas, Liver, and Spleen - p. 341 49. Chapter 13. Hernia Repair - p. 374 50. Chapter 14. Gynecologic and Obstetric Surgery - p. 398 51. Surgical Anatomy - p. 398 52. Pelvic Cavity - p. 400 53. Bony Pelvis - p. 401 54. Pelvic Floor - p. 401 55. Perioperative Nursing Considerations - p. 402 56. Lasers in Gynecologic Surgery - p. 412 57. Surgical Interventions - p. 413 58. Gynecologic Surgery Using Vaginal Approach - p. 415 59. Gynecologic Surgery Using Minimally Invasive Techniques - p. 426 60. Gynecologic Surgery Using the Abdominal Approach - p. 435 61. Surgery for Conditions Affecting Fertility - p. 443 62. Obstetric Surgery - p. 446 63. Abdominal Surgery During Pregnancy - p. 449 64. Critical Thinking Question - p. 452 65. References - p. 452 66. Chapter 15. Genitourinary Surgery - p. 454 67. Surgical Anatomy - p. 454 68. Perioperative Nursing Considerations - p. 458 69. Surgical Interventions - p. 467 70. Surgery of the Penis and the Urethra - p. 469 71. Surgery of the Scrotum and Testicles - p. 477 72. Surgery of the Prostate Gland - p. 480 73. Surgery of the Bladder - p. 498 74. Surgery of the Ureters and Kidneys - p. 514 75. Critical Thinking Question - p. 525 76. References - p. 525 77. Chapter 16. Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery - p. 527 78. Chapter 17. Breast Surgery - p. 547 79. Chapter 18. Ophthalmic Surgery - p. 568 80. Surgical Anatomy - p. 568 81. Structures of the Eye - p. 568 82. Refractive Apparatus - p. 571 83. Refractive Errors - p. 571 84. Perioperative Nursing Considerations - p. 572 85. Surgical Interventions - p. 588 86. Surgery of the Retina - p. 593 87. Surgery for Patients With Glaucoma - p. 600 88. Surgery of the Conjunctiva - p. 602 89. Surgery of the Cornea - p. 603 90. Surgery of the Lacrimal Gland and Apparatus - p. 605 91. Surgery of the Eyelids - p. 607 92. Surgery of the Globe and Orbit - p. 609 93. Critical Thinking Question - p. 613 94. References - p. 613 95. Chapter 19. Otorhinolaryngologic Surgery - p. 614 96. Surgical Anatomy - p. 614 97. Nasal Anatomy - p. 616 98. Throat Anatomy - p. 616 99. Proximal Structures - p. 620 100. Diagnostic Studies - p. 621 101. Imaging - p. 621 102. Perioperative Nursing Considerations - p. 622 103. Surgical Interventions - p. 633 104. Rhinologic (Nasal) Procedures - p. 643 105. Oral Cavity/Pharyngeal/Laryngeal/Neck Procedures - p. 647 106. Critical Thinking Question - p. 663 107. References - p. 663 108. Chapter 20. Orthopedic Surgery - p. 664 109. Surgical Anatomy - p. 664 110. Vertebrae - p. 665 111. Shoulder and Upper Extremity - p. 665 112. Wrist and Hand - p. 667 113. Pelvis, Hip, and Femur - p. 667 114. Knee, Tibia, and Fibula - p. 668 115. Ankle and Foot - p. 671 116. Perioperative Nursing Considerations - p. 671 117. Surgical Interventions - p. 684 118. Electrical Stimulation - p. 685 119. Fractures and Dislocations - p. 686 120. Surgery of the Shoulder - p. 689 121. Surgery of the Humerus, Radius, and Ulna - p. 693 122. Surgery of the Hand - p. 699 123. Surgery of the Hip and Lower Extremity - p. 701 124. Surgery of the Lower Leg (Distal Femur, Tibia, and Fibula) - p. 707 125. Surgery of the Ankle and Foot - p. 716 126. Pelvic Fractures and Disruption - p. 719 127. Total Joint Arthroplasty - p. 719 128. Arthroscopy - p. 739 129. Surgery of the Spine - p. 746 130. Critical Thinking Question - p. 751 131. References - p. 751 132. Chapter 21. Neurosurgery - p. 753 133. Surgical Anatomy - p. 753 134. Brain and Adjacent Structures - p. 753 135. Spine, Spinal Cord, and Adjacent Structures - p. 767 136. Perioperative Nursing Considerations - p. 775 137. Surgical Interventions - p. 790 138. Surgical Approaches to the Brain - p. 793 139. Surgery of the Brain and Cranium - p. 793 140. Surgery of the Spine - p. 802 141. Critical Thinking Question - p. 807 142. References - p. 807 143. Chapter 22. Reconstructive and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery - p. 808 144. Surgical Anatomy - p. 809 145. Perioperative Nursing Considerations - p. 809 146. Surgical Interventions - p. 816 147. Reconstructive Plastic Surgery - p. 817 148. Aesthetic Surgery - p. 838 149. Critical Thinking Questions - p. 850 150. References - p. 850 151. Chapter 23. Thoracic Surgery - p. 852 152. Chapter 24. Vascular Surgery - p. 878 153. Unit III: Special Considerations - p. 910 154. Chapter 25. Cardiac Surgery - p. 911 155. Surgical Anatomy - p. 911 156. Perioperative Nursing Considerations - p. 916 157. Surgical Interventions - p. 958 158. Extracorporeal Circulation Procedures - p. 958 159. Pericardiectomy - p. 960 160. Surgery for Coronary Artery Disease - p. 960 161. Surgery for Heart Failure - p. 968 162. Surgery for the Mitral Valve - p. 968 163. Surgery for the Tricuspid Valve - p. 973 164. Surgery for the Pulmonary Valve - p. 975 165. Surgery for the Aortic Valve - p. 975 166. Surgery for the Thoracic Aorta - p. 979 167. Assisted Mechanical Circulation - p. 984 168. Heart and Heart-Lung Transplantation - p. 986 169. Surgery for Conduction Disturbances - p. 990 170. Critical Thinking Question - p. 993 171. References - p. 993 172. Chapter 26. Pediatric Surgery - p. 995 173. Pediatric Surgical Anatomy - p. 995 174. Cardiovascular Status - p. 995 175. Temperature Regulation - p. 996 176. Metabolism - p. 996 177. Fluid Management - p. 997 178. Psychologic Development - p. 997 179. Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder - p. 998 180. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Youth - p. 998 181. Perioperative Nursing Considerations - p. 998 182. Surgical Interventions - p. 1006 183. Vascular Access - p. 1007 184. Minimally Invasive Surgery - p. 1007 185. Fetal Surgery - p. 1012 186. Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery in Adolescents - p. 1015 187. General Surgery: Gastrointestinal Procedures - p. 1015 188. General Surgery: Hernias - p. 1022 189. General Surgery: Abdominal Procedures - p. 1024 190. General Surgery: Resection of Tumors - p. 1027 191. Genitourinary Surgery - p. 1028 192. Otorhinolaryngologic Procedures - p. 1034 193. Neurosurgical Procedures - p. 1037 194. Orthopedic Procedures - p. 1038 195. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - p. 1042 196. Pediatric Ophthalmic Surgery - p. 1047 197. Trauma - p. 1051 198. Surgery for Congenital Heart Disease - p. 1054 199. Critical Thinking Question - p. 1064 200. References - p. 1065 201. Chapter 27. Geriatric Surgery - p. 1066 202. Chapter 28. Trauma Surgery - p. 1089 203. Chapter 29. Integrative Health Practices - p. 1116 204. Appendix A. Laboratory Values - p. 1132 205. Illustration Credits - p. 1137 206. Index - p. 1144 207. Special Features - p. 1191
Alexander's Care of the Patient in Surgery
1. Cover image - p. Cover 2. Title page - p. iii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Evolve Student Resources - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. vi 6. Contributors - p. vii 7. Clinical Consultants - p. x 8. Reviewers - p. xi 9. About the Author - p. xiii 10. Preface - p. xv 11. Unit I: Foundations for Practice - p. xvi 12. Chapter 1. Concepts Basic to Perioperative Nursing - p. 1 13. Chapter 2. Patient Safety and Risk Management - p. 16 14. Chapter 3. Workplace Issues and Staff Safety - p. 39 15. Chapter 4. Infection Prevention and Control - p. 53 16. Causes of Infection - p. 53 17. Infection Prevention in the Perioperative Setting - p. 64 18. Aseptic Practices to Prevent Infection - p. 86 19. Critical Thinking Question - p. 100 20. References - p. 100 21. Chapter 5. Anesthesia - p. 103 22. Chapter 6. Positioning the Patient for Surgery - p. 139 23. Chapter 7. Sutures, Sharps, and Instruments - p. 174 24. Chapter 8. Surgical Modalities - p. 199 25. Chapter 9. Wound Healing, Dressings, and Drains - p. 241 26. Chapter 10. Postoperative Patient Care and Pain Management - p. 256 27. Unit II: Surgical Interventions - p. 282 28. Chapter 11. Gastrointestinal Surgery - p. 285 29. Surgical Anatomy - p. 285 30. Perioperative Nursing Considerations - p. 288 31. Surgical Interventions - p. 298 32. Minimally Invasive Surgery: Laparoscopy - p. 303 33. Abdominal Access: Closed Technique - p. 303 34. Abdominal Access: Cutdown or Hasson Technique - p. 304 35. Abdominal Access: Direct Visual Entry - p. 304 36. Single-Incision Laparoscopic Surgery - p. 305 37. Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopy - p. 305 38. Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery - p. 307 39. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - p. 307 40. Surgery of the Esophagus - p. 311 41. Surgery of the Stomach - p. 316 42. Bariatric Surgery - p. 322 43. Surgery of the Small Bowel - p. 325 44. Surgery of the Colon - p. 327 45. Surgery of the Rectum - p. 336 46. Critical Thinking Question - p. 339 47. References - p. 339 48. Chapter 12. Surgery of the Biliary Tract, Pancreas, Liver, and Spleen - p. 341 49. Chapter 13. Hernia Repair - p. 374 50. Chapter 14. Gynecologic and Obstetric Surgery - p. 398 51. Surgical Anatomy - p. 398 52. Pelvic Cavity - p. 400 53. Bony Pelvis - p. 401 54. Pelvic Floor - p. 401 55. Perioperative Nursing Considerations - p. 402 56. Lasers in Gynecologic Surgery - p. 412 57. Surgical Interventions - p. 413 58. Gynecologic Surgery Using Vaginal Approach - p. 415 59. Gynecologic Surgery Using Minimally Invasive Techniques - p. 426 60. Gynecologic Surgery Using the Abdominal Approach - p. 435 61. Surgery for Conditions Affecting Fertility - p. 443 62. Obstetric Surgery - p. 446 63. Abdominal Surgery During Pregnancy - p. 449 64. Critical Thinking Question - p. 452 65. References - p. 452 66. Chapter 15. Genitourinary Surgery - p. 454 67. Surgical Anatomy - p. 454 68. Perioperative Nursing Considerations - p. 458 69. Surgical Interventions - p. 467 70. Surgery of the Penis and the Urethra - p. 469 71. Surgery of the Scrotum and Testicles - p. 477 72. Surgery of the Prostate Gland - p. 480 73. Surgery of the Bladder - p. 498 74. Surgery of the Ureters and Kidneys - p. 514 75. Critical Thinking Question - p. 525 76. References - p. 525 77. Chapter 16. Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery - p. 527 78. Chapter 17. Breast Surgery - p. 547 79. Chapter 18. Ophthalmic Surgery - p. 568 80. Surgical Anatomy - p. 568 81. Structures of the Eye - p. 568 82. Refractive Apparatus - p. 571 83. Refractive Errors - p. 571 84. Perioperative Nursing Considerations - p. 572 85. Surgical Interventions - p. 588 86. Surgery of the Retina - p. 593 87. Surgery for Patients With Glaucoma - p. 600 88. Surgery of the Conjunctiva - p. 602 89. Surgery of the Cornea - p. 603 90. Surgery of the Lacrimal Gland and Apparatus - p. 605 91. Surgery of the Eyelids - p. 607 92. Surgery of the Globe and Orbit - p. 609 93. Critical Thinking Question - p. 613 94. References - p. 613 95. Chapter 19. Otorhinolaryngologic Surgery - p. 614 96. Surgical Anatomy - p. 614 97. Nasal Anatomy - p. 616 98. Throat Anatomy - p. 616 99. Proximal Structures - p. 620 100. Diagnostic Studies - p. 621 101. Imaging - p. 621 102. Perioperative Nursing Considerations - p. 622 103. Surgical Interventions - p. 633 104. Rhinologic (Nasal) Procedures - p. 643 105. Oral Cavity/Pharyngeal/Laryngeal/Neck Procedures - p. 647 106. Critical Thinking Question - p. 663 107. References - p. 663 108. Chapter 20. Orthopedic Surgery - p. 664 109. Surgical Anatomy - p. 664 110. Vertebrae - p. 665 111. Shoulder and Upper Extremity - p. 665 112. Wrist and Hand - p. 667 113. Pelvis, Hip, and Femur - p. 667 114. Knee, Tibia, and Fibula - p. 668 115. Ankle and Foot - p. 671 116. Perioperative Nursing Considerations - p. 671 117. Surgical Interventions - p. 684 118. Electrical Stimulation - p. 685 119. Fractures and Dislocations - p. 686 120. Surgery of the Shoulder - p. 689 121. Surgery of the Humerus, Radius, and Ulna - p. 693 122. Surgery of the Hand - p. 699 123. Surgery of the Hip and Lower Extremity - p. 701 124. Surgery of the Lower Leg (Distal Femur, Tibia, and Fibula) - p. 707 125. Surgery of the Ankle and Foot - p. 716 126. Pelvic Fractures and Disruption - p. 719 127. Total Joint Arthroplasty - p. 719 128. Arthroscopy - p. 739 129. Surgery of the Spine - p. 746 130. Critical Thinking Question - p. 751 131. References - p. 751 132. Chapter 21. Neurosurgery - p. 753 133. Surgical Anatomy - p. 753 134. Brain and Adjacent Structures - p. 753 135. Spine, Spinal Cord, and Adjacent Structures - p. 767 136. Perioperative Nursing Considerations - p. 775 137. Surgical Interventions - p. 790 138. Surgical Approaches to the Brain - p. 793 139. Surgery of the Brain and Cranium - p. 793 140. Surgery of the Spine - p. 802 141. Critical Thinking Question - p. 807 142. References - p. 807 143. Chapter 22. Reconstructive and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery - p. 808 144. Surgical Anatomy - p. 809 145. Perioperative Nursing Considerations - p. 809 146. Surgical Interventions - p. 816 147. Reconstructive Plastic Surgery - p. 817 148. Aesthetic Surgery - p. 838 149. Critical Thinking Questions - p. 850 150. References - p. 850 151. Chapter 23. Thoracic Surgery - p. 852 152. Chapter 24. Vascular Surgery - p. 878 153. Unit III: Special Considerations - p. 910 154. Chapter 25. Cardiac Surgery - p. 911 155. Surgical Anatomy - p. 911 156. Perioperative Nursing Considerations - p. 916 157. Surgical Interventions - p. 958 158. Extracorporeal Circulation Procedures - p. 958 159. Pericardiectomy - p. 960 160. Surgery for Coronary Artery Disease - p. 960 161. Surgery for Heart Failure - p. 968 162. Surgery for the Mitral Valve - p. 968 163. Surgery for the Tricuspid Valve - p. 973 164. Surgery for the Pulmonary Valve - p. 975 165. Surgery for the Aortic Valve - p. 975 166. Surgery for the Thoracic Aorta - p. 979 167. Assisted Mechanical Circulation - p. 984 168. Heart and Heart-Lung Transplantation - p. 986 169. Surgery for Conduction Disturbances - p. 990 170. Critical Thinking Question - p. 993 171. References - p. 993 172. Chapter 26. Pediatric Surgery - p. 995 173. Pediatric Surgical Anatomy - p. 995 174. Cardiovascular Status - p. 995 175. Temperature Regulation - p. 996 176. Metabolism - p. 996 177. Fluid Management - p. 997 178. Psychologic Development - p. 997 179. Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder - p. 998 180. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Youth - p. 998 181. Perioperative Nursing Considerations - p. 998 182. Surgical Interventions - p. 1006 183. Vascular Access - p. 1007 184. Minimally Invasive Surgery - p. 1007 185. Fetal Surgery - p. 1012 186. Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery in Adolescents - p. 1015 187. General Surgery: Gastrointestinal Procedures - p. 1015 188. General Surgery: Hernias - p. 1022 189. General Surgery: Abdominal Procedures - p. 1024 190. General Surgery: Resection of Tumors - p. 1027 191. Genitourinary Surgery - p. 1028 192. Otorhinolaryngologic Procedures - p. 1034 193. Neurosurgical Procedures - p. 1037 194. Orthopedic Procedures - p. 1038 195. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - p. 1042 196. Pediatric Ophthalmic Surgery - p. 1047 197. Trauma - p. 1051 198. Surgery for Congenital Heart Disease - p. 1054 199. Critical Thinking Question - p. 1064 200. References - p. 1065 201. Chapter 27. Geriatric Surgery - p. 1066 202. Chapter 28. Trauma Surgery - p. 1089 203. Chapter 29. Integrative Health Practices - p. 1116 204. Appendix A. Laboratory Values - p. 1132 205. Illustration Credits - p. 1137 206. Index - p. 1144 207. Special Features - p. 1191